Minnesota reports fourth nationwide death tied to vaping

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Minnesota health officials on Friday confirmed the first vaping-related death in the state, bringing the total number of such deaths nationwide to four.

Minnesota State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield said the patient, who was over 65 years old and died in August, was hospitalized with a severe lung injury that was associated with vaping products containing illicit THC, a compound found in marijuana.

"Our sympathies go out to the family of the person who died," Gov. Tim Walz (D) said in a statement. "This tragedy and the serious injuries suffered by others show the stakes of this outbreak. Health officials are working hard to determine a cause and share information to prevent additional injuries."

"One death from this outbreak is one death too many," added Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm. "We are working with our partners around the state and the nation to find out everything we can as quickly as we can to prevent additional illnesses and deaths."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/health-news/minnesota-reports-fourth-nationwide-death-tied-to-vaping/ar-AAGUQMC?li=BBnbfcL

[Indykatie]

1. Vaping May or May Not Be As Safe As Folks Think But The Hype Over These Handful of Deaths

seems out of proportion compared to the deaths attributable to cigarettes. For many, vaping replaces cigarettes and those people usually feel it's a much better option. Several of the vaping deaths I read about involved the use THC, an illegal/illicit substance. Is that the problem or some other ingredient. It's a shame that none of the articles have been specific about products used since there seems to be hundreds in the market place.

[flotsam]

2. They've found these illnesses and deaths have a common cause

Turns out the culprit is THC mixed with vitamin E oil. The oil is harmless as a food additive or in topical creams but bad shit for the lungs.

[Mariana]

3. I don't think it's actually been determined yet

that that oil is responsible. It may be. As this article says, "Health officials are working hard to determine a cause," and " it is currently unclear what is directly causing the illnesses."