William Shadel – Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe?

The debate over the safety of electronic cigarettes is growing, as cities throughout the U.S. move towards banning their use in public spaces. New research finds that young people who use e-cigarettes are more likely to eventually try tobacco. Yet, proponents of e-cigarettes say that they lack the dangerous elements associated with tobacco use. Just how harmful are they? William Shadel, senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation, helps us explore the latest research.