MICHIGAN (WKZO AM/FM) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is confirming the first vaping-related death in Michigan.
They say an adult male died from a vaping-related lung injury last Wednesday, but no other information has been released at this time.
Since August there have been 30-confirmed or probable vaping-related lung injuries in Michigan and as of October 1st, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,080 lung injury cases in 48 states and one territory, with 18 deaths from 15 states The age range of the cases is 16-67.
The MDHHS recommends:
- Anyone who uses an e-cigarette or vaping product should not buy these products off the street and should never modify or add any substances to these products that are not intended by the manufacturer.
- Youth, young adults and pregnant women should not use e-cigarette or vaping products.
- Adults who do not currently use tobacco products should not start using e-cigarette products.
- Adults who are vaping should not smoke combustible cigarettes as a replacement for nicotine. E-cigarettes are not FDA approved as a smoking cessation device. Free help is available for individuals who are ready to kick the tobacco habit at 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669).
