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Review
. 2020 Jul;31(7):663-667.
doi: 10.1007/s10552-020-01307-y. Epub 2020 May 3.

Vaping epidemic: challenges and opportunities

Ahmad Besaratinia  1 , Stella Tommasi  2
Affiliations
Review

Vaping epidemic: challenges and opportunities

Ahmad Besaratinia et al. Cancer Causes Control. 2020 Jul.

Abstract

This article is a timely, concise, and unbiased analysis of the national and international responses to the spate of vaping-related lung illnesses and deaths and the epidemic of teen vaping. In view of the recent outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries and deaths in the USA and the epidemic of teen vaping, the viewpoints and recommendations presented in this article have immediate policy implications in the USA and around the world. The perspectives and recommendations are expected to assist medical communities, public health professionals, and regulatory authorities in addressing complex issues related to vaping regulation, which are intertwined with public health, economy, and politics of nations, worldwide.

Keywords: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs); Health risk; Public health; Regulation; Teen vaping.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest statement: Both authors (AB and ST) declare that there are no financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

Conflicts of Interest Statement

Both authors (A.B. and S.T.) declare no conflict of interest.

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