Patients with existing conditions may face higher risks
With these actions, the FDA will help significantly reduce youth initiation, increase the chances of smoking cessation among current smokers, and address health disparities experienced by communities of color, low-income populations, and LGBTQ+ individuals, all of whom are far more likely to use these tobacco products," Acting Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D., said in a statement
it can also worsen health complications such as low blood sugar, impaired coordination, cognitive abilities, and functioning, as well as liver damage
Last updated April 2026
The prevalence of current e-cigarette use differed according to education level, employment status, and governorate of residence