Martin Chaumont
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Washington Post article provides accurate and insightful report on recent spate of vaping-related illnesses
“At the moment, it is not possible to know if these pulmonary diseases are related to propylene glycol, glycerol, nicotine, flavorings, or more likely, synthetic/natural drugs sometimes added to e-liquids. Although vaping has deleterious effects on the lungs, e-cigarette vaping has been shown to be safe for over 10 years now… I firmly believe that this new epidemic is linked to synthetic cannabinoids, which unfortunately could be popular among young people”
Partially correct
E-cigarettes are less dangerous than smoking, but they are not harmless; long-term health effects remain debated
Claim:
While e-cigarettes may have milder effects on the lungs, they are just as bad - if not worse - for the cardiovascular system