"The epidemic (…) continues at a rapid pace," said Anne Schuchat, senior official of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The balance of the epidemic of lung diseases related to the consumption of electronic cigarettes in the United States passed Thursday to 18 dead and 1,080 patients, announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Last week, the number of deaths recorded was 12, with 805 patients. The increase is due to the reclassification of old cases as well as new cases in hospitals. "Unfortunately, the epidemic (…) continues at a fast pace "said CDC senior executive Anne Schuchat during a conference call with the press.
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