Hillsborough County health officials have reported 11 confirmed and probable cases of Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI) as of Oct. 10. In Hillsborough County, approximately 91% of the individuals are white and non-Hispanic. Of the cases, 82% were male, 73% were under 35 years of age (average 28.5 years). The mostContinue Reading
On Wednesday, Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a major investigation into more than 20 vaping companies doing business in Florida. The announcement comes after Attorney General Moody concluded a statewide fact-gathering mission into the dramatic increase in vaping among Florida youth. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “As a mother, I cannotContinue Reading
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in an update today on the lung injury cases and deaths associated with the use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products. According to the latest data, 1,299 confirmed and probable lung injury cases associated with use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products were reportedContinue Reading
The use of electronic cigarettes (“e-cigarettes”) has increased dramatically in recent years. The majority of new “vapers” were already cigarette smokers. To date, little is known about how e-cigarette use changes over time or how it affects the use of traditional cigarettes. Such information would be valuable for understanding theContinue Reading
