Naslov
The Health Risks of Electronic Cigarettes Use in Adolescents

Autori
Ferrara, Pietro ; ... ; Meštrović, Julije ; ... ; Pettoello-Mantovani, Massimo

Izvornik
The Journal of Pediatrics (0022-3476) 219 (2020); 286-287e3

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, uvodnik, stručni

Ključne riječi
Adolescent ; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ; Humans ; Risk Factors ; Vaping

Sažetak
The evidence to date suggests that vaping is not a safe alternative to smoking tobacco. This, coupled with the worrying trend of young nonsmokers being attracted to vaping, raises fears of yet another generation suffering from chronic lung disease and other acute and chronic health conditions. Finally, due to the insufficient regulations in several countries, up-to-date data on the prevalence of e-cigarette use and studies on the health's implications of their use are urgently needed to inform policy at a national and international level (ie, European Union). Pediatricians are typically on the front line for identifying emerging risks for children and adolescents ; therefore, they may effectively help increase awareness about the potential danger of vaping on health. Information on the use of vaping devices should be implemented worldwide and included in public health information and prevention programs.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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