Usage of electronic cigarettes

New Survey Reveals Vapers Are Affected by News of Vaping-Related Illnesses and Deaths

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

Misplaced confidence and misconceptions Ninety-three percent of respondents are aware of the news regarding vaping-related illnesses and deaths, and 86 percent are confident they understand the health risks associated with vaping.

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  • Misplaced confidence and misconceptions Ninety-three percent of respondents are aware of the news regarding vaping-related illnesses and deaths, and 86 percent are confident they understand the health risks associated with vaping.
  • Sixty-five percent of vapers who are aware of news regarding vaping-related illnesses and deaths say they have closely followed recent news regarding vaping-related illnesses and deaths, yet 82 percent of respondents underestimate the extent of recent outbreaks and associated deaths.
  • Additionally, only about half of former smokers surveyed say they vape to quit (50 percent) or to stay off tobacco (49 percent).
  • More than one in five vapers ages 16-23 (21 percent) vape in order to fit in, compared to only 10 percent of vapers ages 24-30.

As Teen Smoking Rate Hits Historic Low, Youth Tobacco Use Hits Record High Derailing Years of Progress and Putting a New Generation at Risk

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

However, as the end of youth cigarette smoking is in reach after years of steady declines, youth tobacco use is at its highest level in nearly 20 years driven by skyrocketing e-cigarette use.

Key Points: 
  • However, as the end of youth cigarette smoking is in reach after years of steady declines, youth tobacco use is at its highest level in nearly 20 years driven by skyrocketing e-cigarette use.
  • Youth vaping continues to grow, with 22.5% of 8th, 10th and 12th graders reporting that they had vaped in the last 30 days.
  • This adds to the evidence from the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey that shows an alarming27.5% of high schoolers using e-cigarettes, 21.4% of whom reporting use on a daily basis.
  • Each year, the national study surveys 50,000 students in about 400 public and private secondary schools throughout the United States.

ATX Therapeutics Releases First Evidence-Based App for Adults Ready to Quit Smoking and Vaping

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ATX Therapeutics announced today the release of Aeris, a new evidence-based tobacco cessation app for U.S. adults who are ready to quit smoking and vaping.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ATX Therapeutics announced today the release of Aeris, a new evidence-based tobacco cessation app for U.S. adults who are ready to quit smoking and vaping.
  • Aeris is the first and only smartphone app also designed to address "dual use", or the widespread behavior of vaping e-cigarettes in addition to smoking combustible cigarettes.
  • The Aeris app is available as a free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store .
  • Users can track and see patterns and visual correlations between tobacco-related behaviors such as cravings, cigarettes, e-cigarettes and quit aids.

New Program Tackles the Youth Vaping Epidemic with Science-based, Interactive Student Education

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

The news is filled with stories of vaping-related illness and death, and vaping rates continue to rise.

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  • The news is filled with stories of vaping-related illness and death, and vaping rates continue to rise.
  • Now is a critical time to engage youth and educate them on the known risks of vaping, to avoid future addiction and negative health consequences.
  • What AVOID tries to do instead is to talk about the known risk of vaping the science and the evidence.
  • KDH Research & Communication (KDHRC) is an Atlanta-based research and communication firm funded by the federal government to reduce youth vaping.

Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging Publishes Special Report on Vaping

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging has published a special report on lung injury resulting from the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), or "vaping."

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging has published a special report on lung injury resulting from the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), or "vaping."
  • "Radiologists will continue to play an important role in recognizing this emerging entity," said Dr. Abbara, who is also the editor of Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 9 million adults in the U.S. use e-cigarettes, and vaping has become especially popular among teens.
  • The patient reported current daily use of e-cigarettes (with tobacco) and marijuana, without substantial change in recent vaping habits.

Vaping Linked to Infertility; Fertility Expert Weighs In

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Dr. Mark Trolice, Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF Center , notes that smoking regular cigarettes is already contraindicated for women seeking to become pregnant, and that vaping should be as well.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Mark Trolice, Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF Center , notes that smoking regular cigarettes is already contraindicated for women seeking to become pregnant, and that vaping should be as well.
  • "E-cigarettes are probably just as harmful to pregnancy and fertility as traditional cigarettes because they both have similar amounts of nicotine," Dr. Trolice said.
  • The journey to fertility, " says Dr. Trolice, "can be stressful, particularly for those who experience difficulty in conceiving.
  • OUP Academic, Oxford University Press, 5 Sept. 2019
    2.Fox, Eleanor Goulding, "The first evidence is emerging that vaping may negatively impact fertility," Insider, September 13, 2019.

South Korea E-Cigarette Market Report 2019 | Increase in Vaping Population, E-Cigarette Imports and Search Term Popularity

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Monday, October 21, 2019

Dublin, Oct. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Korea E-Cigarette Market Report 2019: Vaping Population on the Rise" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • Dublin, Oct. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Korea E-Cigarette Market Report 2019: Vaping Population on the Rise" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report provides a comprehensive overview of the vape market in South Korea.
  • This is reflected in an increase in vaping population, e-cigarette imports and search term popularity.
  • In 2016, the vaping industry experienced a dip, perhaps as a result of new government regulations and restrictions relating to zero-nicotine products, taxation of e-liquids, online sales and advertising.

South Korea E-Cigarette Market Report 2019: Vaping Population on the Rise - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

The "South Korea E-Cigarette Market Report: Vaping Population On The Rise" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "South Korea E-Cigarette Market Report: Vaping Population On The Rise" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • South Korea is a country with relatively high smoking rates; however, tobacco sales have been declining due to government anti-smoking initiatives and rising health awareness, which is believed to have provoked interest in alternatives such as e-cigarettes.
  • This is reflected in an increase in vaping population, e-cigarette imports and search term popularity.
  • The report provides a comprehensive overview of the vape market in South Korea.

Europe E-Cigarette Market 2015-2025F: Market is Projected to Grow at a CAGR of 15.7% (2019-2025)

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Europe e-cigarette market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.7% during 2019-25.

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  • Europe e-cigarette market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.7% during 2019-25.
  • Growing health concerns, rising taxes on tobacco and increasing disposable income are some of the major factors boosting the growth of the e-cigarette market in Europe.
  • Europe's e-cigarette market revenues accounted for the largest share in the global e-cigarette market, in 2018.
  • Modular/Rechargeable type e-cigarette accounted for the highest revenue share in the overall Europe market in 2018.

Information Update - Health Canada warns of potential risk of pulmonary illness associated with vaping products

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Friday, October 11, 2019

In the wake of the recent cases of severe pulmonary illness and a number of deaths being associated with the use of vaping products in the United States, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada provided national guidance to the provinces and territories on identifying cases in Canada.

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  • In the wake of the recent cases of severe pulmonary illness and a number of deaths being associated with the use of vaping products in the United States, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada provided national guidance to the provinces and territories on identifying cases in Canada.
  • Following the first confirmed case in Quebec in September, the Province of New Brunswick has now notified the Public Health Agency of Canada of two probable cases of severe pulmonary illness related to the use of vaping products.
  • Canada now has one confirmed and two probable cases of severe vaping-related pulmonary illness.
  • Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada today launched a new webpage to keep Canadians informed about Canadian cases of severe pulmonary illness related to vaping.