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E-cigarette Smoking on Rise Among Teens

Doctors worry that e-cigarettes could be a gateway drug for teens, who are increasingly using them to absorb nicotine.

by John Reynolds

E-cigarettes vaporize a liquid solution for inhalation. They have grown steadily in popularity since they were introduced in 2005.
Credit: Joseph Morris

Doctors worry that e-cigarettes could be a gateway drug for teens, who are increasingly using them to absorb nicotine. “Vaping” is marketed to them, but no data exists on the long-term health effects and the devices are not regulated by the FDA. (WFAA)

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