Pediatrics in Review: New Understanding of the Health Hazards of Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping

Vaping is a public health issue of rising concern, especially to middle and high school students. Their use rates have increased from 1.5% in 2011 to 27.5% in 2019. At the conclusion of 2019, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) identified over 2,500 cases of severe lung injures associated with the use of e-cigarettes.

This recent paper written by Harold J. Farber and published in Pediatrics in Review, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics provides updated information on the health hazards of vaping electronic cigarettes based on the most recent information and research around the topics. To read the full paper, click here.