Groundbreaking Study Highlights Secondhand Exposure: Vaping vs. Smoking

In a remarkable development that challenges long-held beliefs, a team of researchers from the prestigious University College London (UCL) has uncovered a startling revelation about the impact of secondhand vaping on children’s health. The findings, published in the esteemed JAMA Network Open and funded by Cancer Research UK, paint a clear picture of the stark contrast between the effects of secondhand vaping and secondhand smoking on children aged 3 to 11 in the United States.

Nicotine Absorption: A Dramatic Disparity

The study’s results are nothing short of astonishing. The researchers found that children exposed to indoor vaping absorbed a mere 16% of the nicotine absorbed by those exposed to indoor smoking. In other words, those exposed to secondhand smoke absorbed a staggering 84% more nicotine than those exposed to secondhand vapor. Even more remarkable, children who were not exposed to either indoor vaping or smoking absorbed a minuscule 3% of the nicotine compared to those exposed to secondhand smoke

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