Disposable Vapes Release More Toxic Metals Than Traditional Cigarettes: UC Davis Study

Popular disposable vapes released more toxic metals than other kinds of e-cigarettes and, in some cases, traditional cigarettes, according to the study.
Disposable Vapes Release More Toxic Metals Than Traditional Cigarettes: UC Davis Study
The inside of a vape pod, a type of e-cigarette. Courtesy of Kat Kerlin, UC Davis
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The rise in popularity of disposable vapes among teens and young adults comes with potential health risks that are still being researched.

A study published on June 25 from the University of California–Davis found that disposable vapes from three of the most popular brands on the market—Esco Bar, Flum, and ELF Bar—release more toxic metals than other kinds of e-cigarettes and, in some cases, traditional cigarettes.