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Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Get the facts about how mixing tobacco products, such as cigarettes and e-cigarettes, can effect your health.

Kristy tried using e-cigarettes to quit smoking, but she kept smoking regular cigarettes along with e-cigarettes. She kept on smoking until her lung collapsed. The Tips From Former Smokers campaign features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

Kristy tried using e-cigarettes to quit smoking, but she kept smoking regular cigarettes along with e-cigarettes. She kept on smoking until her lung collapsed. The Tips From Former Smokers campaign features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

Want to know if electronic cigarettes are safe? Read about the health risks of e-cigarettes at BeTobaccoFree.gov.