5 A Tufts University study linked secondhand smoke to oral cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) in cats
This disease is caused from the inhalation of toxic chemicals, in this instance a chemical called diacetyl, which was the same toxic fume inhaled by works in a popcorn factory, which is how the named popcorn lung became popular (ALA 2025)
There is a massive increase in the use of these devices and so it is likely that this problem is hugely under reported and a growing issue
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Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health (INDEPTH) is an alternative for students who face suspension for violation of school tobacco, vaping, or nicotine use policies
PUD has also been linked to various social, biological and psychological factors, such as panic disorders, childhood abuse, stress, suicidal thoughts and depression