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The Vaping Epidemic in Adolescents.

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use has recently risen to the forefront of medical discussions across the country. A significant increase in e-cigarette use by adolescents has been observed over the last decade. This article discusses the targeting of adolescents by e-cigarette companies. It looks at how teenagers are uniquely affected by nicotine and at risk for progressing to using combustible cigarettes and marijuana. Lastly, it discusses the role of physicians in combating the spread of e-cigarettes.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Kristen Jones, Gary A Salzman

Institution: University of Missouri–Kansas City

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3013700726

FWCI: 9.385

Cites: 14

Cited by: 104

Related to: 10