DOH cautions public vs E-cigarette use

The Department of Health (DOH) warns the public of the adverse effects of smoking electronic cigarette (E-cigarette) or vape both to its users and secondhand receivers. Even though it has less harmful chemicals compared to genuine cigaretters, E-cigarettes can still impair human health, especially of children. The United States Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 1,299 illnesses and 26 deaths attributed to using vape.

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