Exploring the contents of vapes, including harmful substances like arsenic present in minimal levels, and the popularity of disposable vapes with unique flavors. The chapter delves into the decreasing rates of teenage vaping despite the introduction of new vape products.
The US cracked down on Juul after an uptick in teen vaping and a flurry of health concerns. Podcaster Leon Neyfakh explains how the ban inadvertently created a dangerous new market for unregulated Chinese e-cigarettes.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited and fact-checked by Matt Collette, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noam Hassenfeld.
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