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E-cigarettes are electronic devices that look like cigarettes and contain nicotine but do not burn tobacco. In recent years, some have promoted e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. But others have expressed concern that e-cigarettes still pose a public health risk and are a dangerous gateway to smoking for children and teens.

Back in 2010, when e-cigarettes were relatively new to the market, we asked adults across the country for their opinions on labeling of e-cigarettes and laws regulating e-cigarettes. In that NPCH Report, adults expressed support for including health warnings on e-cigarette labels and packaging and for prohibiting the sales of e-cigarettes to minors. Read the full report: For e-cigarettes, public supports health warnings & ban on sales to minors.

But in 2010, only about a third of adults had ever heard of e-cigarettes. Three years later, e-cigarette advertisements are commonly seen in magazines and online and their controversy is often covered in national media. So what does the public think about e-cigarettes now?

Early next week, we’ll be publishing new data on public opinion about e-cigarettes and support for legislation surrounding e-cigarettes. See the results as soon as they’re published by signing up for our mailing list.

Tell us what you think!

Have you ever tried e-cigarettes? Do you think there should be more regulation?

Update:

This NPCH Report is now released: Adults worry e-cigarettes will encourage kids to start smoking tobacco.