THC Products Strongly Linked to Vaping Lung Injuries, CDC Says
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Federal health officials said nearly 77% of cases of patients with vaping-related lung injuries had used products containing THC, adding to evidence that such vaping devices and cartridges are lead suspects in the widening epidemic.
“The outbreak is currently pointing to a greater concern around THC containing products,” said Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on a call with reporters on Friday. THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.