Russia investigates e-cigs

Russia’s has ordered a study on the effects of e-cigarettes following at least five deaths attributed to vaping in the United States, reports The Moscow Times.

Deputy Health Minister Oleg Salagai said the ministry has instructed its chief pathologist to analyze lung disease deaths in the working-age population for potential links to e-cigarette consumption and asked its chief physician to issue recommendations on the possible links between e-cigarettes and severe respiratory diseases.

The American Medical Association on Monday urged Americans to stop using e-cigarettes of any kind until scientists have a better understanding of the cause of the deaths. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday advised against using e-cigarette products while it investigates the cause of a spate of severe lung illness cases associated with vaping.