Montana health officials are raising concerns over the increased use of electronic cigarettes -- especially among high school students.
The Department of Public Health and Human Services reports that the latest statistics show 50% of Montana high school students report having tried an electronic vapor product and 30 percent report currently using them.
Health officials add that poison control center calls in the U.S. related to e-cigarettes have increased significantly; from 460 calls in 2012 to over 3,000 in 2015. The majority of these calls involve children under the age of five.
"The public should be aware of the rapid increase use of e-cigarettes by youth,” DPHHS Director Richard Opper said. “And, it’s very important to know that this is a product currently unregulated and contains nicotine, which we all know is a very addictive substance.”
Health officials say e-cigarettes can contain dangerous chemicals and have been linked to explosions that have caused serious injury.
As MTN News reported last month, a Missoula teenager's e-cigarette exploded while he was using it, causing massive damage to his mouth. A Missoula dentist who saw the aftermath said the trauma was worse than the results of any car accident he had ever seen.
Resource: http://www.kpax.com/story/31326210/montana-health-officials-issue-electronic-cigarettes-warning
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