The United States is in the grip of vaping.
The death toll rises to nine as a man recently died of lung disease after his vaping habits.
The man was 50-years-old and resident of Kansas. His health condition was already a bit severe. He is the second person who has been affected by vaping, first was a 50-year-old woman.
Furthermore, Kansas health officials have stated that nine people ranging from 17-60 years old, are already admitted with vaping related health issues.
Kansas governor, Laura Kelly mourned in the death of the man by saying she saddened that vaping has claimed another life in the US.
She also expressed that state health officials are constantly working towards educating maximum people about e-cigarettes, and it’s an influence on human lives.
She already has instructed the citizens to give up vaping for a healthy and long life. Everyone has to stick together in order to combat this epidemic that is surging the death toll in the country.
The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that 530 probable cases of lung diseases due to vaping has been reported in 38 states and one US territory.
The surge in the death toll has prompted the government to dig deep into the case and conduct a criminal investigation as to find the chemical in e-cigarettes that are life-threatening.
The symptoms of vaping related health issues start with coughing, vomiting, breathlessness, diarrhoea, fatigue, etc.
States have been banning e-cigarettes outlets and banning its online sales as well. The first death that was reported with vaping was last month in Illinois. The patient has a severe respiratory illness that leads to his death.
Though nothing has been confirmed regarding what actually makes e-cigarettes so harmful, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that vape liquid containing THC could be blamed.
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