US researchers concerned about a sharp increase in e-cig online vendors

Earlier this year, the same researchers had published another study in which they identified concerns with the age verification, shipping, and delivery processes used by online e-cigarette sellers. Additionally highlighted Williams, the issues highlighted via this study mirrored those identified in earlier studies looking at online sales of combustible cigarettes, before adequate regulations were set in place.

“This study shows that e-cigarettes have been widely available online to minors and adults alike, at extremely cheap prices, with a wide variety of youth-appealing flavors, and making many unsubstantiated health claims to draw in customers.”