Vaping not a safer smoking alternative, says DOH

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A DAY before the ' World No Tobacco Day ' celebration, the Department of Health reminded the public, especially the youth, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, that shifting to vaping and electronic cigarettes does not make them less vulnerable to illnesses.In a statement, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said that e-cigarettes and vaping are not a safe alternatives to cigarette smoking .

One case, he said, is that of a 22-year-old Filipino male with no prior health issues suffering a fatal heart attack, following severe lung injury likely attributed to his daily vape use. 'The chemicals in e-cigarettes and vape products can damage the heart and lungs, leading to conditions like heart attacks and Evali ,' said the official.'The harmful effects of vaping are not limited to the lungs and heart but can impact overall health,' Herbosa added.

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