He added, “In fact, [CDC] and state health officials are currently investigating 94 possible cases of ‘pulmonary illnesses linked to e-cigarette use’ among young people reported in recent weeks across 14 states.”
In 2018, over 3.6 million youth in the United States—1 in 5 high school students and 1 in 20 middle school students—are using e-cigarettes, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.
FDA has been aggressive in addressing e-cigarette use among young people
Health experts have long been warning about the dangers of e-cigarettes. They believe that these products have nicotine that can cause cancer and other serious diseases. They believe that e-cigarette smoking is a major public health issue particularly among teens and young adults.
Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented aggressive actions to address the alarming e-cigarette use among young people. The agency implemented a multi-pronged Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan, escalated its enforcement against retailers selling ENDS products to minors and partnered with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in cracking down companies selling e-liquids in kid-friendly packaging.
