Vaping: The new wave of nicotine addiction

[摘要] Vaping devices, introduced to the US market in 2007 asaids for smoking cessation, have become popular amongyouth and young adults because of their enticing fl avorsand perceived lack of negative health effects. However,evidence is emerging that vaping may introduce highlevels of dangerous chemicals into the body and causesevere lung injury and death. This article reviews the history and prevalence of vaping and available research onits health effects and effi cacy in smoking cessation, andproposes recommendations for clinicians and legislatorsto reduce harms associated with vaping.

[学科分类] 卫生学