Hospitalizations on the rise among young people due to e-cigarette poisoning
(VOVWORLD) - The number of hospitalizations due to electronic cigarette use has been increasing recently, with most cases involving young patients experiencing acute poisoning.
In the first six months of 2024, the Poison Control Centre at Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital has treated around 100 cases of e-cigarette poisoning. Dr Nguyen Trung Nguyen, Director of the Centre said e-cigarettes pose three major health risks: nicotine, artificial flavorings and drugs. They pave the way for abuse, addiction and exposure to synthetic chemicals, leading to numerous new diseases and health issues.
A survey showed that the rate of new tobacco product use among 13- to 17-year-olds jumped from 2.6% in 2019 to 7% last year.