Meanwhile, uric acid is the main factor causing gout.
Oxidative stress
Nicotine in e-cigarettes can increase oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and the body's antioxidant capacity.
When oxidative stress increases, the body may produce more uric acid to fight these free radicals.
Arthritis
Nicotine can cause arthritis, a contributing factor to the development of gout.
Arthritis can increase the risk of developing gout, as inflammation is an important factor in the development and progression of this disease.
Effects on the immune system
E-cigarettes may affect the body's immune system, reducing its ability to fight off pathogens and disease.
This can increase your risk of developing inflammatory diseases, including gout.
Impact on children
Flavorings in e-cigarettes can be attractive to young children, leading to a risk of poisoning if children come into contact or inhale them.
According to statistics from the poison control center in the United States, up to 42% of people poisoned by e-cigarettes are children under 6 years old.
Recently, the National Assembly agreed to ban the production, trading, import, storage, transportation, and use of electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products, gases, and addictive substances that are harmful to human health from 2025, ensuring public health, social order, and safety.
The decision by the Vietnamese National Assembly to ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is considered a major victory in the fight against tobacco harm. This is a strong step to prevent the spread of these products, protect public health and reduce the burden on the health system.
