A new study . The survey of substance use among high school students shows 21 percent of seniors have recently vaped, compared to 11 percent just a year prior.
Now the Federal Drug Administration is calling out e-cigarette companies for marketing to teens. The FDA commissioner pointed to e-cigarette giant Juul as one of the main culprits, saying the company's candy-flavored products appeal to young people. But the FDA has not gone as far as an outright ban on e-cigarette flavoring.
While e-cigarette companies face scrutiny from the FDA, there is new research that vaping may help adults quit smoking. In a study of 900 patients, as a smoking cessation aid. Lead researcher on the study Dr. Peter Hajeck says many people do keep vaping and they should have a plan to eventually get off e-cigarettes, but at least the risks are considered lower than with tobacco use.
Joining Cincinnati Edition to discuss vaping are Associate Professor and Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Julian Guitron; President and CEO Ben Chandler; and Founder and CEO Ray Story.
Ben Chandler will speak at the next Thursday February 28 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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