Electronic cigarettes: adolescent health and wellbeing

The Impact of Vaping on the Ocular Surface: A Systematic Review of the Literature

“…Unfortunately, 2 of 9 the e-cig or vaping-associated lung injury (EVALI) outbreak has shown some of the dangers that can be associated with the use of e-cigs, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome or acute eosinophilic pneumonia [6]. Further, it is known that e-cigs contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance [7]. Addiction to nicotine is one of the major barriers that can make smoking cessation efforts challenging, therefore highlighting one of the main challenges of e-cigs or vaping products as a smoking cessation tool [7].…”

“…Further, it is known that e-cigs contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance [7]. Addiction to nicotine is one of the major barriers that can make smoking cessation efforts challenging, therefore highlighting one of the main challenges of e-cigs or vaping products as a smoking cessation tool [7]. The development of optimal risk communication tools to engage people who use e-cigs is needed [5], so that they can understand the potential risks associated with e-cig use and make informed decisions about using these products.…”

Adolescents’ Electronic Cigarette Use

“…3 Adolescents are indeed confused and puzzled about the mixed evidence regarding e-cigarettes, and therefore, before more leeway is given to advertise the harm-reduction benefits of e-cigarettes, we believe that the first step would be to establish whether vaping products are indeed safer tobacco cessation devices or harm-reduction tools. 3,4 Moreover, with currently available evidence-based (including clinical guidelines and position statements of credible medical organizations) information, we need to ensure that adolescents are able to make informed decisions on the basis of current best evidence. 4 It is our moral obligation that we should not promote e-cigarettes to our children and adults (those who never wanted to smoke tobacco).…”

“…3,4 Moreover, with currently available evidence-based (including clinical guidelines and position statements of credible medical organizations) information, we need to ensure that adolescents are able to make informed decisions on the basis of current best evidence. 4 It is our moral obligation that we should not promote e-cigarettes to our children and adults (those who never wanted to smoke tobacco). At the same time, it is important to promote the proven nontobacco nicotine products, such as nicotine replacement therapy (gum or inhalers), to smokers (those who are sincerely wanting to quit).…”