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4.1 Prevalence of use of vape The prevalence of e-cigarette use in this study (23.5%) is consistent with findings from several Middle Eastern studies, including Qatar ( Consistent with prior research, social smoking and stress relief were the most frequently reported reasons for e-cigarette use among students in this study ( 4.2 Knowledge alone does not provide protection Knowledge regarding e-cigarettes was limited among participants, with most students demonstrating low to moderate awareness of vaping-related health risks
More important, participants who reported using ENDS during the study experienced a 44% reduction in smoking intensity and a 1.2-point reduction in dependence on cigarettes compared to participants who did not use ENDS
Initially touted as being a safer alternative to regular cigarettes, we now see that they increase heart rate, blood pressure, and ultimately increase plaque rupture which causes these dangerous cardiovascular events. Stunted brain development: Among many of the avoidable risks that vaping poses, the National Institute of Health shared that the use of vape pens and e-cigs can cause long-term harm to brain development. This is more specific to youth users but can affect learning and memory, self-control, concentration, attention, and mood
