Surge in U.S. vaping-related illness

Hundreds more Americans have been reported to have a vaping-related breathing illness, with cases of the disease occurring in almost every U.S. state


Cases reported (Sep 24)
Deaths: 13 (Sep 26)

Oregon: 2
Minnesota
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas: 2 
Missouri
California: 2
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
                               
Note: At least one case also reported in U.S. Virgin Islands


NUMBER OF LUNG INJURY PATIENTS
Confirmed and probable cases reported to CDC

1,000
800			805	52 percent increase on previous week*
600
400		530
200	380
0
	Sep 11	Sep 17	Sep 24

*Increase in cases represents both new cases and recent reporting of previously- identified cases to CDC


Almost three-quarters (72%) of cases are male (based on CDC data for 373 cases)

Two-thirds (67%) of cases are 18 to 34 years old
    
16% of cases are under 18

17% are 35 years or older

All reported cases have history of e-cigarette use or vaping
   
Based on initial data, most patients reported using e-cigarette products with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – main psychoactive constituent of cannabis. Many patients reported using THC and nicotine, and some reported using e-cigarette products containing only nicotine
    	

Sources: AP, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Picture: Getty Images
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