The Switch: Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes
Cigarette smoking has declined in the United States, but nicotine use among young people has not disappeared. Instead, it has shifted into newer forms, especially through vaping and e-cigarette products. This shift is concerning because vaping is often perceived as a lower-risk alternative to smoking, despite the presence of nicotine in many products and growing evidence of possible health consequences. The NYC Department of Health has reported that vaping is over three times more common than...