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CDC has 2,051 confirmed cases of vaping-related injury

✎ CJ Magowan   |   🕑 11.08.2019

Vape or the e-cigarette was invented to circumvent the effects of traditional cigarettes on smokers but the technology is now deemed risky as reports are starting pile up in regards to vaping related mystery illness.

The Center for Disease control (CDC) recently collected around 2,051 reported cases of vaping-related lung injuries in which health officials are now referring this problem as E-cigarette, or Vaping product use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI). In the US, EVALI has been reported in 49 states and in the district of Columbia with a total reported deaths of 39.

A couple of months prior, the CDC already warned the public against use of vaping devices or e-cigarettes until authorities sort out what causes EVALI, Until now, there’s no definitive reason as to what causes EVALI or if any flavor or THC triggered them.

Local health authorities from different states are already banning vaping products which not only in concern with the rising health risks but also minimize young people especially teens from using them.


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Source : CDC
Via : Engadget
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