Manhattan man confirmed as New York's 2nd vaping-related death

A second vaping-related death in New York has been confirmed amid a call for an immediate ban on all e-cigarettes and vaping devices.

News 12 Staff

Nov 20, 2019, 10:15 PM

Updated 1,612 days ago

Share:

A second vaping-related death in New York has been confirmed amid a call for an immediate ban on all e-cigarettes and vaping devices.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the death Wednesday, only identifying the victim as a male in his 30s from Manhattan.
In response, American Medical Association President Patrice Harris said, "The recent lung illness outbreak has alarmed physicians and the broader public health community and shined a light on the fact that we have very little evidence about the short- and long-term health consequences of e-cigarettes and vaping products." The AMA cited a surge in underage use of e-cigarettes as well as a recent outbreak of lung illness tied to vaping.
Dr. Sameer Khanjo, a pulmonologist with North Shore University Hospital, points out traces of vitamin E acetate have been found in many of the patients diagnosed with vaping-related illnesses.
"About 86% of the cases reported nationally are of people who have been vaping THC-based products and the illicit products are what carry the vitamin E acetate within them," says Khanijo. "It's sort of used as a cutting agent to make the product last longer."
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it "has identified vitamin E acetate as a chemical of concern ... and recommends that people should not use THC-containing e-cigarette, or vaping products."
The Food and Drug Administration has been widely criticized for repeatedly pushing back its own deadline to begin reviewing thousands of vaping products on the market. The deadline is now next May.


More from News 12
2:05
Long Island native ID’d as person who set himself on fire outside Trump trial in Manhattan

Long Island native ID’d as person who set himself on fire outside Trump trial in Manhattan

1:35
Cloudy start to the weekend before sun comes through

Cloudy start to the weekend before sun comes through

0:37
Officials: Wildlife rehabilitator took raccoons into her Merrick home without required rabies license

Officials: Wildlife rehabilitator took raccoons into her Merrick home without required rabies license

1:42
FBI on alert as Jewish Long Islanders prepare to celebrate Passover

FBI on alert as Jewish Long Islanders prepare to celebrate Passover

0:22
East Northport man sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually abusing great niece

East Northport man sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually abusing great niece

1:44
Islandia woman turns 106, offers secret to long life

Islandia woman turns 106, offers secret to long life

2:28
Islanders owner surprises fans with free playoff tickets

Islanders owner surprises fans with free playoff tickets

0:35
Calverton man pleads guilty to attempted murder charges related to opening fire at Bellport vigil

Calverton man pleads guilty to attempted murder charges related to opening fire at Bellport vigil

1:46
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer’s defense attorney demands information on other ‘top suspect’

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer’s defense attorney demands information on other ‘top suspect’

0:51
Baldwin students learn business skills with 'Little Lenox Bakery'

Baldwin students learn business skills with 'Little Lenox Bakery'

0:35
Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

1:46
Gov. Hochul announces harsher penalties for illegal smoke shops

Gov. Hochul announces harsher penalties for illegal smoke shops

2:10
News 12 provides tips on the do's and don'ts of recycling

News 12 provides tips on the do's and don'ts of recycling

Is your mom awesome? Long Island tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Is your mom awesome? Long Island tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Show off your team spirit! Share your photos with News 12

Show off your team spirit! Share your photos with News 12

1:55
The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

0:13
Officials: West Babylon home destroyed by fire

Officials: West Babylon home destroyed by fire

0:47
Cafe 217 provides students with autism chance for work experience at East Rockaway HS

Cafe 217 provides students with autism chance for work experience at East Rockaway HS

0:42
Community raises $12,000 for workers of Merrick bar closed due to fire

Community raises $12,000 for workers of Merrick bar closed due to fire

0:23
Police: Hempstead man stole parking meters near Jericho Turnpike and Roslyn Road

Police: Hempstead man stole parking meters near Jericho Turnpike and Roslyn Road