The rise in popularity of disposable vapes among teens and young adults comes with potential health risks that are still being researched.
A study published on June 25 from the University of California–Davis found that disposable vapes from three of the most popular brands on the market release more toxic metals than other kinds of e-cigarettes and, in some cases, traditional cigarettes.
Researchers found “hazardous levels” of lead, nickel, and antimony emissions in the vapor, which in some devices exceeded risk limits for cancer and other illnesses such as neurological damage and respiratory diseases, according to a university report.
One of the vapes in the study was found to release more lead in a single day’s use than nearly 20 packs of cigarettes….