Secondhand e-cigarette aerosols expose kids to less nicotine than cigarettes, study finds, but can still be risky

Children living in households where adults use e-cigarettes are exposed to less nicotine through secondhand aerosols compared to households where adults smoke traditional cigarettes, according to a recent study. However, vaping still exposes children to nicotine and potential risks. The study aimed to address the perception that e-cigarettes are safer than traditional cigarettes. It analyzed the lives of 1,777 children between the ages of 3 and 11 and found that kids exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke had the highest nicotine levels, while those with no exposure had the lowest. The study highlights the need to avoid vaping or smoking at home to protect children from harmful exposure. Experts emphasize the vulnerability of children’s developing lungs and the importance of not placing them at risk. Further research is still required to fully understand the potential harm of secondhand vape aerosols.