Smokers see e-cigarettes as riskier after lung injury crisis

Smokers now perceive e-cigarettes as riskier following a lung injury crisis, impacting public perception of vaping. The EVALI outbreak in 2019, primarily linked to vitamin E acetate in THC vapes, significantly increased concerns about e-cigarette safety among the public. Despite this shift, studies indicate smokers still generally view e-cigarettes as less harmful than traditional cigarettes, though public health messaging aims to promote complete tobacco cessation.