Monday, September 9, 2019

Vaping linked to impaired fertility in young women: Study | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Vaping linked to impaired fertility in young women: Study | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

By PTI |Washington |Published: September 9, 2019 11:24:43 am

Vaping linked to impaired fertility in young women: Study

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of middle and high school students using e-cigarettes rose from 2.1 million in 2017 to 3.6 million in 2018 — a difference of about 1.5 million youth.

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Many young and pregnant women are using e-cigarettes, but little is known about their effects on fertility and pregnancy outcomes, researchers said. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)


Using e-cigarettes — touted as a safer alternative to regular smoking — may impair fertility and pregnancy outcomes, according to a study carried out in mice.

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