The immediate impact of e-hookah vaping on vascular health
January 16, 2024 by openaccessgovernment.org
The immediate impact of e-hookah vaping on vascular health
With the rise of vaping continuing to increase, electronic (e-) hookahs have been advertised as a safer tobacco alternative, but it’s not all it seems. A recent study funded by the University of California, Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program studied the immediate effects of e-hookah vaping on vascular health and has revealed that e-hookah’s may not be a safer alternative to tobacco. The research focused on determining the role of nicotine, a common component found in vaping products, on endothelial function and the crucial regulation of blood vessel health.
19.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 52.1 million current smokers in United States 22.90% of men are current smokers but only 15.80% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR