Hidden dangers of vaping: How e-cigarettes are hooking new generation?
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In recent years, electronic cigarettes (vapes) have become an integral part of the daily life of millions of people worldwide.
These devices, presented as an alternative to traditional cigarettes, are especially widespread among young people and women.
According to the report, colorful designs, various fruit and candy flavor effects, marketing strategies and extensive advertising on social media make e-cigarettes attractive to young people.
Although the main target audience of these products are people who want to quit smoking at the initial stage, the statistics of recent years show that the use of vape has started to spread rapidly among people who have never smoked before, especially teenagers and young people.
As research on the health risks of vapes has increased, it has become clear that they are not harmless at all, but in some cases can be as dangerous as or even more dangerous than traditional tobacco products. Vape liquids contain various chemicals, including nicotine, heavy metals and many other harmful components that affect the human body. Because e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, they are thought to be less harmful, but this is a misconception. In addition to the highly addictive nature of nicotine, negative effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems have been confirmed by scientific research.
The vapor released into the air during the use of electronic cigarettes poses a danger not only to the user, but also to the people around them. Bystanders also inhale nicotine and other chemicals as a result of passive vape use. This is especially dangerous for children, pregnant women and people with respiratory diseases.
In addition, the absence of smoke and the pleasant smell of electronic cigarettes increase their use in closed spaces. If the smoke and smell of cigarettes are immediately noticeable in restricted areas, vape aerosols are less noticeable. For this reason, some users conveniently use vapes in transport, restaurants and other public places. This creates a wider health problem for society and highlights the importance of keeping these devices in mind.
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