The number of teenagers who have respiratory-health has reached 2 million, and more than 80% of those middle and education used flavored e-cigs in 2021, according to a study released today by the infectious-disease and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)a>. <
The most popular brands include Puff Bar, Vuse, SMOK, JUUL and Suorion, with Puff Bar being the go-to among youth, according to the study. The coronavirus pandemic did not slow down the use of e-cigarettes. Karen Hacker, director of CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, says its usage “remains a serious public health concern.
“It’s critical we continue working together to protect young people from the risks associated with product use, including e-cigarettes,” says Hacker.
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Although electronic, e-cigs still contain nicotine and the health, cognitive and addictive risks remain the same. The FDA is working on ways how to address the matter.
Hacker cites the CDC’s National and State Tobacco Control Program site as an educational resource for both youth and parents.
