WASHINGTON – A coalition of anti-tobacco groups, physicians and public health officials have sent a letter to the White House urging the Obama administration to put pressure on the FDA to regulate electronic cigarettes, Politico reports.

The letter notes that the use of e-cigarettes has doubled among middle- and high-school children, and that cigar use has also increased.

“E-cigarettes come in cotton candy, gummy bear, bubble gum flavors, Atomic Fireball, orange soda, as well as grape, apple and strawberry,” the letter states, adding that the cigar industry is also selling candy-flavored products.

“Given the enormity of the burden of death and disease caused by tobacco products, the public health of our nation cannot afford further delay,” the letter states. “FDA must issue a rule to regulate all tobacco products, including cigars, little cigars, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products. We urge you to do everything in your power to ensure that FDA takes this action without further delay.”