Tob Control October 2025 PMID 38684372

Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring.

Andrew Kochvar, Gary Hao, Hongying Daisy Dai

Mentions

166
Peak: 10 in Apr 2024
across 5 sources since Apr 2024

Extended reach

1,917,176
potential audience

Total likes

128,032

Video views

1,828,844

Mentions per month

Apr 2024 – May 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News129 articles
  • X / Twitter16 posts
  • YouTube11 videos
  • Blogs6 articles
  • Bluesky4 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several posts highlight the troubling links between vaping frequency, flavor choices, and metal biomarkers, emphasizing phrases like 'heavy metals in urine' and 'harm to development.' The tone conveys concern and urgency, reflecting participants' engagement with the potential health impacts revealed by the study.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, emphasizing concerns about metal exposure and health risks, showing general consensus.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate strong interest through repeated references to specific metals, vaping frequency, and flavoring, indicating curiosity and engagement.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many discussions delve into details about exposure levels, health implications, and policy relevance, reflecting deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest awareness of significant health concerns, though focus remains primarily on raising awareness rather than policy change, resulting in moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study examines how adolescent e-cigarette users are exposed to metals like cadmium, lead, and uranium, with exposure levels linked to how often they vape and the types of flavors they choose, such as menthol, fruit, or sweets.
  • It found that more frequent vaping results in higher levels of metal biomarkers in urine, especially lead and uranium, and that users of sweet flavors tend to have higher uranium exposure compared to menthol users.
  • The research highlights that early vaping might increase the risk of metal exposure, which can potentially harm brain and organ development, emphasizing the need for regulations to protect youth from addiction and health risks.]

Top posts

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Wanda de Kanter
@Wdekanter · X

Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring Heavy metals in urine of young vapers Lead. Cadmium. Uranium. Harming brain and organ development. @KNMG @VWSTweedeKamer https://t.co/vzKCEoWjs4

Jul 3, 2024 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 19,180 followers View post →
Dr. Sven-Eric Jordt #TobRegSky
@sejordt.bsky.social · Bluesky

#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #PCCM

Jan 17, 2025 · 6 likes · 5 shares View post →
Pierre G. Bizel
@BizelPierre · X

Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring https://t.co/Lds7pOpO0F

May 3, 2024 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 130 followers View post →
Sairam Jabba
@SairamJabba · X

Significantly higher amounts of lead and uranium are found in adolescents who vape frequently. Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring | Tobacco Control (https://t.co/X92CLD5o4u)

Apr 29, 2024 · 3 likes · 469 followers View post →
Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP
@JayGordonMDFAAP · X

Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring | Tobacco Control https://t.co/OoY6oPGnmY

Apr 30, 2024 · 2 likes · 18,174 followers View post →
Wanda de Kanter
@Wdekanter · X

RT @Wdekanter: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring Heavy metal…

Jul 4, 2024 · 3 shares · 19,180 followers View post →

All mentions

Dr. Sven-Eric Jordt #TobRegSky
@sejordt.bsky.social · Bluesky

#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #PCCM

Jan 17, 2025 · 6 likes · 5 shares View post →
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@Idl3 · X

Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring https://t.co/mt9QnnA12u https://t.co/aRvNPyh5fs

Nov 19, 2024 · 1,354 followers View post →
Francoise
@Franc300122 · X

RT @Wdekanter: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring Heavy metal…

Jul 4, 2024 · 3 shares · 25 followers View post →
Wanda de Kanter
@Wdekanter · X

RT @Wdekanter: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring Heavy metal…

Jul 4, 2024 · 3 shares · 19,180 followers View post →
Rookpreventie Jeugd
@Rookpreventie · X

RT @Wdekanter: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring Heavy metal…

Jul 3, 2024 · 3 shares · 851 followers View post →
Wanda de Kanter
@Wdekanter · X

Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring Heavy metals in urine of young vapers Lead. Cadmium. Uranium. Harming brain and organ development. @KNMG @VWSTweedeKamer https://t.co/vzKCEoWjs4

Jul 3, 2024 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 19,180 followers View post →
Francisco Lozano
@FrguezLozano · X

RT @BizelPierre: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring https://t.…

May 4, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,040 followers View post →
Wanda de Kanter
@Wdekanter · X

RT @BizelPierre: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring https://t.…

May 3, 2024 · 3 shares · 19,180 followers View post →
Luciano Ruggia
@LucSil1 · X

RT @BizelPierre: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring https://t.…

May 3, 2024 · 3 shares · 144 followers View post →
Pierre G. Bizel
@BizelPierre · X

Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring https://t.co/Lds7pOpO0F

May 3, 2024 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 130 followers View post →
Betty C. Jung
@Pch201wellness · X

Original research Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring https://t.co/GQhAuQGrN5

Apr 30, 2024 · 159 followers View post →
PHENOM
@phenomws · X

Original research Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring https://t.co/MbP3sm2i8S

Apr 30, 2024 · 19 followers View post →
Betty C. Jung
@bettycjung.bsky.social · Bluesky

Original research Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/earl...

Apr 30, 2024 · 1 share View post →
新しい天使
@neostenshi · X

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Apr 30, 2024 · 4,098 followers View post →
CABHRe
@CABHRe · X

Disturbing findings about exposure to metals (cadmium, lead, and uranium) among adolescents who use e-cigarettes

Apr 30, 2024 · 18 followers View post →
Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP
@JayGordonMDFAAP · X

Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring | Tobacco Control https://t.co/OoY6oPGnmY

Apr 30, 2024 · 2 likes · 18,174 followers View post →
Miquel Porta
@miquelporta · X

Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring https://t.co/yGNYtpfiV1 @bmj_latest

Apr 30, 2024 · 4,253 followers View post →
Mikel Arteaga
@cuasor.bsky.social · Bluesky

Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/earl...

Apr 30, 2024 View post →
Sairam Jabba
@SairamJabba · X

Significantly higher amounts of lead and uranium are found in adolescents who vape frequently. Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring | Tobacco Control (https://t.co/X92CLD5o4u)

Apr 29, 2024 · 3 likes · 469 followers View post →
Dr. Sven-Eric Jordt #TobRegSky
@sejordt.bsky.social · Bluesky

Paper here: Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/earl...

Apr 29, 2024 View post →