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D.U.Quark

Abstract

Vaping has become a highly popular form of using nicotine in the last decade and is thought to be a less harmful alternative to smoking combustible cigarettes. As popularity continues to increase, especially among teens and young adults, there is still very little information regarding the long-term health effects of vaping. This review will analyze vaping’s fast rise to prominence, negative physiological effects, as well as targeted flavoring and advertising towards youth. Although data is limited, nicotine vaping has been associated with many acute health problems, including increased blood pressure, increased arterial stiffness, and excess free radical production, all of which increase an individual’s risk of heart disease, stroke, and other adverse health outcomes. In the future, longitudinal studies of frequent users of nicotine vapes must be conducted. This is necessary in order to adequately assess how consistent use of e-cigarettes over many years can affect the user’s health in comparison to combustible cigarettes.

School

School of Science and Engineering

Department

Biological Sciences

First Page

12

Last Page

18

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License
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