POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS CAUSED BY THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES BY YOUNG PEOPLE

Abstract

Smoking is the leading preventable cause of illness and early death worldwide. The electronic cigarette (EC), better known as a “vape”, is a nicotine vaporization system that works through an electronic mechanism. Both conventional cigarettes and EC are related to an increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, this work has the general objective of analyzing the health risks that the use of electronic cigarettes can cause to the health of adolescents. This research can be defined as a bibliographical, exploratory and descriptive research. Research sources were used, such as books, articles, monographs, scientific journals and reference works through a search carried out in the university library and through search sites for materials in this area, in English, Spanish and Portuguese, published between the years 2016 and 2023. The results of this research allowed us to conclude that the use of electronic cigarettes is related to the use of conventional cigarettes and other drugs. Furthermore, the influence of friends and family contributes to the use of electronic cigarettes.