Disposable vapes more toxic and carcinogenic than cigarettes, study shows

Disposable vapes more toxic and carcinogenic than cigarettes, study shows

Researchers found hazardous levels of lead, nickel and antimony in popular disposable e-cigarettes

UC Davis researchers have discovered high levels of toxic metals in some popular disposable vape brands. (iStock)

After evaluating about a week’s worth of puffs, the researchers determined that lead, nickel and antimony were detected in all tested vapes. (iStock)

Men were found to be more likely to vape than women, according to the CDC. (iStock)

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) found that the percentage of adults who used electronic cigarettes increased from 4.5% in 2019 to 6.5% in 2023. (iStock)

Many disposable vapes that are not FDA-authorized for use in the U.S. are widely sold by retailers. (Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)