In line with Farsalinos' arguments,
the Northwestern report took a closer look at articles and studies that compare e-cigarettes to cigarettes, and points out that e-cigarettes should be investigated as a separate entity.
In response to this, several public health experts amongst whom Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos said that the risk of dependence on nicotine
and the risks associated with e-cigarette use cannot and shouldn't be compared to the risks from smoking.