In an earlier study of the 56 vapers, led by Angela Aherrera, MPH, a DrPH student at the Bloomberg School, the levels of nickel and chromium in urine and saliva were related to those measured in the aerosol, confirming that e-cigarette users are exposed to these metals
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Vaping is the act of inhaling vapor produced by electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, which heat a liquid containing nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals to create an aerosol for users to inhale
As a result, e-cigarettes have become the hub of a widespread craze, and the FDA now considers e-cigarette use an "epidemic" in young people
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