The risks of using electronic cigarettes among young people

Abstract

Initially conceived as a substitute for the traditional cigarette, with the aim of reducing the risks and damages caused by smoking, electronic cigarettes were introduced in society as a proposal of relevance for health and society in general. However, they began to be consumed by smokers along with traditional cigarettes and, even more seriously, began to represent a gateway to smoking for young people seduced by its modernity and particularities. smoking in some cases, e-cigarettes have their effectiveness questioned, in addition to the risk of leading to traditional smoking and not having safety parameters attested. The study addresses this issue of the efficacy and safety of electronic cigarettes, especially among adolescents and young adults, through a qualitative and descriptive literature review.