The Australian Council on Smoking and Health are pushing for a ban on e-cigarettes after a report revealed the harmful impacts of vaping on the body.
According to a comprehensive report by the Australian National University Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, there is evidence that indicates e-cigarettes cause injuries, lung injuries, addiction, burns and instant poisoning through inhalation which can result in seizures.
Along with the more serious side effects of vaping, e-cigarettes also cause nausea and throat irritation.
“Among smokers, there is moderate evidence that use of e-cigarettes increases heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and arterial stiffness acutely after use,” the report said.
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