Healthy Living: Why E-Cigarettes Are Not as Safe as Some Think

E-cigarettes are now a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S.

These electronic products are often marketed as less dangerous than traditional cigarettes, but they may not be as safe as you think.

Most e-cigarettes still contain nicotine, along with other toxic substances like lead, cadmium and nickel.

The American Lung Association says using the devices may cause irreversible lung damage and lung disease.

And e-cigarettes are the most commonly-used tobacco products among kids.

Another danger—the devices can cause burns or fires.

A man in the U.S. recently made headlines when he died after his vape pen exploded in his face.

Experts say only charge e-cigarettes with their designated charger and don’t leave them charging overnight.

If the batteries get hot, throw them out.

Don’t use the device while it’s charging or if the batteries are damaged.

But if you really want to play it safe, you might want to ditch the e-cigarette altogether.

While e-cigarettes aren’t considered risk-free, most experts agree they are less dangerous than cigarettes.

Cigarette smoking kills almost half a million people a year in the U.S.