Preliminary Evidence of E-cigarette Related Diseases in Colombia
According to a recent study published in the Brazilian Journal of Pulmonology, there have been 59 deaths in Colombia that could potentially be linked to e-cigarettes. Among these cases, the provinces of Guaviare (accounting for 69%) and Boyaca (accounting for 27%) have reported higher numbers of e-cigarette-related deaths.
A study entitled "Preliminary Indications of E-cigarette-Related Illness in Colombia" reveals that, according to the latest national survey on substance use (2019), there have been 245 cases of illnesses associated with e-cigarette usage.
While the World Health Organization identifies teenagers as the highest-risk group, data from Colombia reveals that diseases associated with e-cigarettes primarily affect males over the age of 45 (comprising 82% of cases), with most deaths occurring among males over 60 years old. Researchers suggest that there may be significant underreporting of data concerning younger age groups.
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