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Sukhwinder Sohal
Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania
Expertise: Respiratory diseases, Diabetes
Details:
Qualifying publication(s): see criteria
ARTICLES REVIEWED
Washington Post article provides accurate and insightful report on recent spate of vaping-related illnesses
in Washington Post, by Lena H. Sun and Lindsey Bever
— 13 Sep 2019
"At the moment, it is not possible to know if these pulmonary diseases are related to propylene glycol, glycerol, nicotine, flavorings, or more likely, synthetic/natural drugs some..
CLAIMS REVIEWED
E-cigarettes are less dangerous than smoking, but they are not harmless; long-term health effects remain debated
CLAIM
While e-cigarettes may have milder effects on the lungs, they are just as bad - if not worse - for the cardiovascular system
SOURCE: Natalie Rahhal, Daily Mail
Published: 12 Mar 2019
VERDICT
