Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, University of Oxford
When electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) first emerged, they became a popular way for people to quit smoking. But in 2019, a mysterious lung condition emerged that primarily affected young people, particularly those who vaped. This left many questioning the safety of e-cigarettes.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://sciblogs.co.nz/guestwork/2021/09/07/e-cigarettes-misconceptions-about-their-dangers-may-be-preventing-people-from-quitting-smoking/