Environmental Health News
The current blog is noted from the recent environmental health news from ehn.org. This is a website where I receive weekly environmental reports from around the world. The most trending and popular habit amongst teens is the use of e-cigarettes, also known as vaping. It is known from frequent media that the act of vaping causes unknown chemical exposure and toxins to the individual who vapes, but a current news release as of August 29, 2019, states that secondhand vape exposures are on the rise for teens. The secondhand smoke study was published in JAMA Network Open Journal showing evidence of exhaled aerosols containing compounds of nicotine, heavy metals, aldehydes, glycerine and flavoring substances that are related to several negative health impacts not only to the individual who is smoking the e-cigarette but also to bystanders. Some of the negative health impacts due to vaping can cause heart disease, stroke, anxiety, depression and asthma symptoms. These negative health effects are similar to traditional tobacco use and exposure, which is the reason why companies have now manufactured e-cigarettes thinking it might be a safer product for addiction. However, no studies were done to assess the long-term impact on the health of the individual or the exposed group, yet it is approved by the FDA for consumers. There are now policies enforced by schools and certain venues on not allowing any kind of smoking but there should be stricter government policies on vaping.
Hello Michelle, you are right about second hand vaping. The CDC just came out this week that they are investigating primary vaping after a long time scientists have been sounding the warning of the effects. The case of second hand smoking may be like that of second hand smoking which took a long time for it to be recognized as a source of diseases as well. More research, education for both the public and policy makers; and especially advocacy will be the ways to achieve strict regulations to protect humans, especially the children.
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