How many deaths has vaping?
Introduction
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to investigate, they've linked six vaping-related deaths to one vaping product. The product is a cannabis-containing oil that's made by Dank Vapes, a company that makes products that are sold across the country. The oil is sold in prefilled cartridges or pods but isn't available in any licensed dispensaries. So far, about 300 people have fallen victim to what the CDC is calling a "mysterious lung illness" across 29 states and one U.S. territory. The common thread between all of these cases has been vaping within 90 days of getting sick, though they haven't identified a specific e-cigarette or ingredient as the culprit. But two compounds -- vitamin E acetate and THC -- have appeared most often in samples of liquids collected from patients' lungs that were analyzed by state labs.
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to investigate, they've linked six vaping-related deaths to one vaping product
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a mystery lung illness that may be linked to vaping. The Center has not found a specific product or ingredient as the culprit, but instead has identified two compounds that appear most often in samples of liquids collected from patients' lungs.
The CDC said it's continuing its investigation into this outbreak and will continue to gather lab results while also looking at symptoms reported by those who have been hospitalized. In addition, the CDC said it will test additional samples of liquids being sent by manufacturers as part of its voluntary testing program for all products sold in stores nationwide; however, it does not expect these tests to identify any specific culprits within this particular outbreak due to its limited sample size so far.
The product is a cannabis-containing oil that's made by Dank Vapes, a company that makes products that are sold across the country
Dank Vapes is a company that makes cannabis-containing oil. The product, called Dank Drops, is available in prefilled cartridges or pods and can be purchased online. Because it's an unregulated substance, it's unclear how many people have used the product or how many deaths have occurred as a result of using it.
The oil is sold in prefilled cartridges or pods but isn't available in any licensed dispensaries
Dank Vapes is a company that makes products that are sold across the country. The oil is sold in prefilled cartridges or pods but isn't available in any licensed dispensaries.
So far, about 300 people have fallen victim to what the CDC is calling a "mysterious lung illness" across 29 states and one U.S. territory
The agency is investigating whether vaping products are at fault for these deaths--but it's too early to tell if they contributed to them or not.
The CDC says it's likely that e-cigarettes were involved in some way because many patients reported using them before experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain; however, they haven't identified any specific product or ingredient as being responsible for the sicknesses yet (and there isn't enough data available yet either). It's also unclear whether those who used e-cigarettes were more likely than non-users to get sicker faster: The CDC says that most cases occurred within one week after initial exposure but notes that some patients developed symptoms much later than this. The agency recommends avoiding any type of nicotine product until more information is available; however, if you're considering trying an alternative method like vaping instead of smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco because you want fewer health risks associated with traditional methods--or just because it tastes better--this could be bad news for your health.
The common thread between all of these cases has been vaping within 90 days of getting sick, though they haven't identified a specific e-cigarette or ingredient as the culprit
Vaping is a way to inhale nicotine and other substances. It can be done with an e-cigarette or vape pen, but it's also done with a vape mod. The fact that so many of these cases involved vaping doesn't mean that vaping causes illness--it just means that most vapers are using e-cigarettes or mods, which may have something to do with the illnesses.
Vaping has become very popular over the past decade or so because it allows you to enjoy flavors like mint chocolate chip ice cream without all those calories! But if you're worried about your health and want to try quitting smoking for good, there are other options available too.
But two compounds -- vitamin E acetate and THC -- have appeared most often in samples of liquids collected from patients' lungs that were analyzed by state labs
Both are common ingredients found in dietary supplements and cannabis, respectively.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps fight oxidation in the body, while THC is the active ingredient in cannabis. It's not clear how much of these compounds were present in the patients' lungs or whether they played any role at all; researchers don't know if they could have contributed to their illnesses or if other chemicals may be responsible for what happened to them.
The CDC says it's too early to tell whether vaping contributed to the deaths of all 53 individuals who have died so far
The agency is still investigating, and has not identified a specific e-cigarette or ingredient as the culprit behind these deaths. The CDC does say that most of them were young adults, but not all; some were older adults and even children under age 18 years old.
Conclusion
The CDC has not yet confirmed that vaping caused these deaths, but they're investigating. If you vape, it's important to know the risks and how they can affect your health. You should also check with your doctor if you notice any symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain.
