Impact of Vaping: A Growing Public Health Concern

Abstract

Through this letter, I wish to bring to attention the implications of the recent increase in the use of e-cigarettes or vapes. E-cigarettes are devices that heat a liquid until it becomes vapor, which is inhaled. Typically, e-cigarettes contain nicotine, propylene glycol and flavouring agents. They were initially developed as a smoking substitute to help with smoking cessation, but are now used by both adults and teens for recreational purposes. In this letter, I will go over the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool, the possible health issues related to vaping and the popularity of vaping amongst adolescents.