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Second vaping-related death reported in Florida

More teens than ever are smoking e-cigs — but not always with nicotine
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<p>LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Vape Lab employee Leonardo Verzaro uses an E-Cigarette while working on August 27, 2014 in London, England. The Department of Health have ruled out the outlawing of &#39;e-cigs&#39; in enclosed spaces in England, despite calls by WHO, The World Health Organisation to do so. WHO have recommended a ban on indoor smoking of e-cigs as part of tougher regulation of products dangerous to children. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)</p>
More teens than ever are smoking e-cigs — but not always with nicotine
Posted at 12:07 PM, Dec 11, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-11 12:07:13-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The Florida Department of Health says a second person in Florida has died due to complications from vaping.

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In its most recent report on the issue, the department also reported a slight increase in the number of vaping-associated illnesses, which rose from 99 to 103 cases.

No further information was released about the Florida death.

The first vaping-related death in Florida was announced in September.

Associated Press