Analysis of the carcinogenic mechanism of chemical components in electronic cigarettes

Oxford International College, OX4 1BD Oxford, United Kingdom

^* Corresponding author: allendai1219@gmail.com

Abstract

Electronic cigarettes are a new type of cigarette that uses a battery to power an atomizer, heats the electronic liquid in the atomizer tank, and produces steam such as e-liquid and e-juice. Often seen as a substitute for tobacco cigarettes, electronic cigarettes are often considered healthier than tobacco. However, what has caused a lot of controversy for e-cigarettes is that they have adverse effects on human health that are no less than those of tobacco cigarettes. The chemicals in them have been shown to cause lung damage, respiratory diseases and even cancer. As cancer is a highly fatal disease, all kinds of products that enter the human body in modern society should try their best to avoid the use of carcinogens. The purpose of this research is to analyze the composition and operation of the e-liquid in the mainstream e-cigarettes on the market, understand their carcinogenic mechanism, and thus explore better research and development directions for e-cigarettes in the future and protect the health of users.