Vaping in Question

Smokers and public health experts are concerned about vaping crackdowns.

Many vapers rely on e-cigarettes to quit smoking.

Health experts fear bans could force vapers to go to a vaping black market.

Experts say bans due to vaping-related illness and a surge in teen vaping could have consequences.

Cigarette smoking is linked to 480,000 deaths in the US each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC has identified 1,604 cases of vaping-related illness with 34 deaths.

Officials are seeking the cause but suspect THC products and oils are to blame.

E-cigarette maker Juul is conducting clinical product trials for federal officials.

Juul voluntarily halted selling its sweet and fruity flavors under pressure from regulators who blame it for a rise in underage vaping.

Juul has said little about plans to open a $125 million Lexington County plant.

Lexington County officials have been silent, too.

The CDC advises vapers to avoid THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana.

Since the CDC’s warning last month, US e-cigarette sales have fallen 18%.