E -Cigarettes 101
What is an e-cigarette
A handheld electronic device that simulates the feeling of smoking. It works by heating the liquid to generate an aerosol, also called a vapour that the user inhales and exhales. Using e-cigarettes is commonly referred to as vaping.
Unlike cigarettes , e-cigarettes contain no cancer causing chemicals
True or False
False: E-cigarettes contains harmful chemicals such as diacetyl and formaldehyde.
E- cigarettes are the most commonly used nicotine product used by youth
True of False
True
Only 7% of youth (grades 7-12) smoke cigarettes, but 11% of youth use e-cigarettes.
In New York, E-cigarettes can be sold to someone who is 18 years of age and older
Answer : It is illegal to sell e-cigarettes to youth under the age of 21
What is the liquid in e- cigarettes called ?
E-Juice or Vape juice
There are over 7,000 different flavours available. The e-cigarette usually has a base solution of propylene glycol and/or glycerin, flavouring and often nicotine
The secondhand smoke from e-cigarettes isn't harmful?
False.
E-cigarette aerosol (secondhand smoke) may pose a health risk to people who are nearby.
______ out of 10 teens said they started vaping because of the flavors.
8
Can you vape inside of a mall, community centre, skate park, or sporting fields?
No, people cannot vape inside any enclosed public space such restaurants, schools, community centres, malls, workplaces.
Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarette vapor does not contain nicotine or tar.... True of False
False , E-cigarettes may contain nicotine but do not contain tar
Tar is the common name for small the pieces of toxic chemicals left behind in your lungs by burning tobacco.
Nicotine is the chemical which causes addiction.
E-cigarettes can cause accidental injuries?
True or False
True
Defective e-cigarette batteries have caused fires and explosions, some of which have resulted in serious injuries.
Poisonings can occur is e-juice is drank or absorbed through the skin.
It can take this much time to feel the effects of consuming edibles.
30 minutes to 1 hour
It is okay to use an E- cigarette in a car with someone who is under 16 years of age in New York.
False. Smoking/vaping in private passenger cars, vans and trucks where a minor less than 14 years of age is a passenger in such vehicles is prohibited.
What are the four main components of an E- cigarette
E-cigarettes vary widely in design and appearance, but all operate in a similar manner and have four main parts:
A batter, cartridge/tank, liquid and an atomizer containing a heating element.
The energy from the battery powers the atomizer to heat the liquid to a temperature generally ranging from 100 to 250°C and converts it into an aerosol, which users draw into their mouth and lungs.
Youth who use e-cigarettes do not end up smoking later on in life.
True or False
False : Research shows that youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke later on in life.
There are _______ amount of vaping flavors available on the market.
15,000 flavors
Bonus question: name 1 harmful ingredient that is in an e-cigarette
E-cigarettes could contain the following harmful ingredients:
The chemicals produced when an e-cigarette with THC or CBD oil is heated and is sometimes mistaken or mislabeled as a water vapor. What is this actually called?
Aerosol
Science shows that e- cigarettes always have a positive impact on helping people quit smoking.
True or False
False: There are some people who cannot quit because of the addictive nature of either Nicotine or THC.
Vaping THC exposes the user to Vitamin E Acetate. Explain when exposure to this is safe vs. unsafe.
Safe when used in capsule form or when absorbed through the skin.
Unsafe when inhaled into the lungs. It can cause EVALI (E-cigarette and Vaping use-Associated Lung Injury)
E-cigarettes cannot be used within how many feet of a school?
1,500 feet