Alarming rise in vape smoking among teenagers in Pakistan: a call for action

Authors

  • Muhammad Hassan Ameer Department of Community Medicine, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Asma Tariq Department of Medicine, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Haider Ali Department of Medicine, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital, Arifwala, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20240654

Keywords:

Alarming rise , Vape smoking , Pakistan

Abstract

I am writing to draw attention to a matter of great concern that demands our collective awareness and action: the alarming rise in vape smoking among teenagers in Pakistan. This disturbing trend poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of our young population, and it is imperative that we address this issue promptly in a comprehensive way.

References

Masso-Silva JA, Byun MK, Alexander LEC. Acute and chronic effects of vaping electronic devices on lung physiology and inflammation. Curr Opinion Physiol. 2021;22:100447.

Rosenkilde Laursen K, Bønløkke JH, Bendstrup E, Bilde M, Glasius M, Heitmann Gutzke V et al. An RCT of acute health effects in COPD-patients after passive vape exposure from e-cigarettes. Eur Clin Respiratory J. 2021;8(1):1861580.

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Published

2024-02-29

How to Cite

Ameer, M. H., Tariq, A., & Ali, H. (2024). Alarming rise in vape smoking among teenagers in Pakistan: a call for action. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 11(3), 1408–1409. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20240654

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Letter to the Editor