Teens, E-Cigs and Toxins?

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March 7, 2018

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NIDA-funded scientists have found at least five potentially harmful toxins in the body of human adolescents who use electronic cigarettes.

Study:

Rubinstein, M. et al. Adolescent Exposure to Toxic Volatile Organic Chemicals From E-Cigarettes. Pediatrics. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2018/03/01/peds.2017-3557