Vaping has been the craze these days. Many people use vape for different reasons. But for whatever vape is used, one thing is sure: it can harm the user's health. What's even worse is that the vaping outbreak increases that it has turned not just a national, but global concern already. In fact, almost three dozen people have already died due to vaping-related diseases.
In a report from Live Science, the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) declared that the death toll which the outbreak has brought had reached 33, surpassing 26 the deaths reported in the previous week. The age range of people who died due to an outbreak is from 17 to 75 years old.
Vaping outbreak: death toll rises
The Culprit Behind the Outbreak
In addition to the Live Science report, the CDC officials believe that the chemical exposure to vape is most likely to blame behind the illnesses. "Chemical exposure" is likely behind these illnesses, Live Science previously reported. It is still unclear, though, what particular contaminants are the main culprits. Recently, according to CDC, products with THC content may play a vital role in vape-related illnesses with over three-quarters of affected individuals across the nation reporting the use of vapes with THC. THC is an active component found in marijuana.
Meanwhile, the vaping outbreak has resulted in e-cigarettes having been disturbingly unregulated since they arrived in the United States more than ten years ago. And due to the rising vaping outbreak, according to the news on vapes, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set for early next year, specifically in May, as the deadline for submission for manufacturers of their products for thorough review and evaluation.
What harm can vape bring to the human body?
In an article Innovative Homecare Solutions, Inc. posted on its website, it says there is no particular vaping product or ingredient that has been associated with diseases. However, there is one thing certain. Organs inside a person's body are most likely to get affected due to vaping. One of them is the heart. Initial reports have shown the health impacts of vaping, and these include heart attack.
Just like the conventional cigarette smoking, vaping may also have an adverse effect on a person's lungs even though health experts admit thorough research is still needed for this. Other body parts or organs that may be possibly affected by the use of vape by triggering irritation include the mouth, gum, and throat. Last year, a study concluded that there are several pieces of evidence that electronic cigarettes can harm or break the cells and oral tissues in people who are not puffing conventional cigarettes.