E-cigarette use is linked to increased risk of COPD and possibly hypertension, though less harmful than traditional smoking, which raises risks for several serious conditions.
A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led study analyzing health data from nearly 250,000 diverse individuals over a four-year period has provided clearer insight into the health risks associated with exclusive e-cigarette use. The study found a significant association between vaping and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as elevated blood pressure in adults aged 30 to 70.
Published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research and supported by the National Institutes of Health, the findings highlight the potential health risks of e-cigarettes. Researchers say the results should help guide public health recommendations and regulatory decisions regarding vaping products.
Importantly, the analysis confirms that both e-cigarettes and traditional combustible cigarettes are linked to increased risk and prevalence of COPD. However, the association is notably stronger with traditional cigarette use.
In the U.S., e-cigarettes have become the second-most prevalent form of tobacco use after cigarettes, and the most common among young adults and adolescents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), e-cigarettes have risen in use among young adults from 3.7% in 2020 to 4.5% in 2021.
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