E-cigarette use in the U.S. is increasing, particularly among young adults.
As a result, last August the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began regulating all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, e-pipes, vaporizers, vape pens, hookah pens and all other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).
There are conflicting opinions on whether e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, and the long-term health effects of e-cigarette use is still unknown. However, safety concerns are growing given the number of battery explosions and fire claims occurring as a result of e-cigarette use.
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