Vaping

Vaping refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often referred to as vapor, produced by an e-cigarette or similar device. The term is used because e-cigarettes do not produce tobacco smoke, but rather an aerosol, often mistaken for water vapor, that actually consists of fine particles.

Health effects

The health risks of e-cigarettes are uncertain. They are likely safer than tobacco cigarettes but are of unclear benefit for quitting smoking. Their long-term health effects are not known. They can help some people quit smoking, but when used by young people, they can lead to nicotine addiction and smoking cigarettes.

Regulation

Regulation of e-cigarettes varies across countries and states, ranging from no regulation to banning them entirely. For instance, e-cigarettes are illegal in Japan, forcing the market to use heat-not-burn tobacco products for cigarette alternatives. Others have introduced strict restrictions and some have licensed devices as medicines such as in the UK.

Society and culture

E-cigarettes were first developed in China and were introduced to the U.S. market in 2007. Many versions made their way to the U.S. market. Many users vape because they believe it is healthier than smoking for themselves or bystanders.

See also

• Electronic cigarette
• Health effects of tobacco
• Nicotine addiction

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