Vaping – A Beneficial Alternative to Traditional Cigarettes or an Unexplored Danger?
The aim of this study is to assess the risks associated with e-cigarette use, particularly in the context of cardiovascular and respiratory health. In addition, the article addresses the social aspect of vaping as a significant challenge faced by national public health institutions, with a special...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Quality in Sport |
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| Online Access: | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57439 |
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| Summary: | The aim of this study is to assess the risks associated with e-cigarette use, particularly in the context of cardiovascular and respiratory health. In addition, the article addresses the social aspect of vaping as a significant challenge faced by national public health institutions, with a special focus on the prevalence of addiction among youth.
Methods:
We carried out a comprehensive review using PubMed and Google Scholar, with a primary focus on literature published within five to eight years. The searches were performed using “vaping”, “e-cigarettes”, “smoking”, “COPD”, “nicotine replacement therapy” and the names of its components as search terms to retrieve relevant articles. Furthermore, references cited in the selected articles were also included in the analysis.
Results:
The current evidence suggests that while e-cigarettes may pose a lower risk than traditional cigarettes, they are not risk-free. Dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes increases cardiovascular risk and is comparable to the risks associated with exclusive cigarette smoking. Studies suggest that long-term e-cigarette use may result in increased aortic stiffness, elevated heart rate, heightened risk of atherosclerosis and diminished lung function, increased airway resistance, especially in individuals with pre-existing conditions like asthma. Exposure to aerosolized chemicals present in e-liquids poses risks of chronic respiratory diseases.
Conclusions:
The precise impact of e-cigarette use on health needs further research and long-term observations. Particular concern arises from the unregulated composition of e-liquids, which are gaining popularity among youth, thereby promoting early nicotine addiction and normalizing the use of tobacco products. Efforts to regulate the composition of e-liquids and the use of harmful additives are crucial to mitigate the potential health risks associated with vaping.
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| ISSN: | 2450-3118 |