A review of the effects of e-cigarette exposure on physiology
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Abstract
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have emerged as an alternative to combustible cigarette smoking with claims that they are a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. Over the years the use of e-cigarettes has greatly increased worldwide without much regulation. The use of e-cigarettes became a health crisis when youth started using them at alarming rates. Emerging studies have suggested e-cigarette exposure may have harmful health effects to organ systems and physiological processes. E-cigarette use and exposure affect the cardiovascular and respiratory systems as well as elicit neurological effects. There is also evidence that e-cigarette liquids and aerosols contain carcinogenic chemicals, which and are detrimental to oral health, gastrointestinal health, the urinary system, and reproductive health. Overall, the evidence indicates e-cigarettes have the potential to harm various physiology.
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2024