Around four million Britons are now regular users of e-cigarettes, with roughly 350,000 of them saying they were not previously smokers. Although it was initially believed they could be a safe alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes, emerging evidence suggests vaping comes with its own health issues.
“The use of e-cigarettes can have serious complications on your health, including an increased risk of heart disease, asthma and organ damage, to name a few, so it’s important people are aware of these dangers.”
There are five problems specifically that can be the result of vaping. Check out the full article on Express News, which talks about the potential side effects of vaping
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