Many of my friends have shifted from smoking cigarettes to the use of e-cigarettes (Vaping) with the belief that Vaping is better than smoking. Kindly let me know if this is true.
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The increase in e-cigarette use, particularly among young people, is a dangerous trend with real health risks. For many reasons, e-cigarettes should not be promoted as a safe alternative to smoking.
While fewer people are smoking or starting to smoke than ever before, many are using other forms of tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems. The increase in e-cigarette use (also called vaping) by kids and young people in recent years is a serious public health threat. The battery-operated devices come in many forms and can look like conventional cigarettes, pens or even sleek tech gadgets.
Users inhale and exhale a vapor-like aerosol. This way of taking in nicotine poses health risks to both users and non-users. E-cigarette promoters claim the devices can help people quit smoking. But much more evidence is needed to determine if they are an effective way to quit.
Research suggests that users are more likely to continue smoking along with vaping, which is referred to as “dual use.” Many people think vaping is less harmful than smoking. While it’s true that e-cigarette aerosol doesn’t include all the contaminants in tobacco smoke, it still isn’t safe.
The long-term health effects of e-cigarettes are not well understood yet. But the science clearly indicates vaping is not a safe or healthy alternative to smoking.
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