Study: E-cigarettes contain 10 times more carcinogens than cigarettes

A study by the Japanese Ministry of Health provided so that some electronic cigarettes contain up to 10 times more carcinogens than traditional cigarettes. Some brands were found to contain formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.

The study is the latest blow to the e-cig industry, hailed by some to help as an alternative to tobacco, quit smoking, because the vapors to reduce the craving for nicotine.

E-cigarettes are electronic devices that the liquid with nicotine vapor which is inhaled, generate heat. Researchers from the Japanese National Public Health Institute found that some e-cig brands contain carcinogens high, especially at high temperatures.

"Our team of experts is now possible implications of this material may e-cigarette users looking for health" Hiroyuki Noda, tobacco-free initiative of the Ministry of Health, told the Guardian.

In August, the World Health Organization has called for a ban e-cigarettes indoors in public places and sales to minors because of possible health risks.