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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

More Questions Than Answers as Vaping-Related Lung Cases, Deaths Increase

By Marie Rosenthal

The CDC and FDA admitted that they have more questions than answers as they seek to determine what caused seven deaths and 530 cases of serious lung injury related to vaping.

Since the outbreak began in July, lung injury associated with e-cigarette products has been reported by 38 states and one territory. Eight deaths have been confirmed from six states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Oregon.