Planet of the Vapes
Vaping with e-cigarettes is prevalent among students in high school and universities and involves significant health risks, including mental health disorders, poor oral health, high blood pressure, acute and chronic lung injury, asthma, and higher risk of COVID-19 infection.
Abstract
Objective: To review the prevalence and health risks of vaping among youth. Methods: Conducted literature search in Google and PubMed and analyzed 25 reports on this subject. Results: More than 1 in 20 middle schoolers and more than 1 in 5 high schoolers have used e-cigarettes within the last 30 days, and 24% of college students reporting vaping weekly. Health risks associated with vaping include mental health disorders, poor oral health, high blood pressure, acute and chronic lung injury, asthma, and higher risk of COVID-19 infection. Conclusion: Vaping with e-cigarettes is prevalent among students in high school and universities and involves significant health risks.