Vaping Statistics
Most vapes contain this highly addictive substance...
Nicotine.
At least 99% of vapes contain nicotine
True or False?
Vapes cannot cause cancer.
False.
The first study to link e-cigarette use to cancer was published in October 2019. Researchers found that mice exposed to e-cigarette aerosol for 54 weeks developed carcinomas of the lungs and abnormal bladder cell growth.
People will experience this and may need to drink some water.
Dry mouth.
Dry mouth is the most common side effect among vapers. The cause is mainly due to the over intake of PG (Propylene Glycol) & VG (Vegetable Glycerin), which are the basic ingredients of e-juice.
What population is targeted by vape advertising?
Teenagers and young adults.
Many flavors are geared toward young people such as cotton candy, peanut butter cup, and gummy bear. Advertisements also show beautiful, trendy people vaping.
E-cigarettes and other vaping devices are not used exclusively by people trying to quit smoking.
True or False?
True. E-cigarettes and other vaping devices are not used exclusively by people trying to quit smoking.
Rather, they are increasingly popular with young people, including those who had never smoked cigarettes previously and never intended to. Research shows that some young people begin to smoke cigarettes only after using e-cigarettes.
Most E-Cigarettes are unregulated.
True or False?
True.
About 500 brands have not been regulated by the FDA.
Most vapes are unregulated.
True: About 500 brands have not been regulated by the FDA
A common side effect of vaping that prevents people from being able to sleep is called what?
Insomnia.
What percentage of high school students have tried e-cigarettes?
A) 22% B) 38%
C) 47% C) 53%
38% of high school students and 13% of middle school students reported that they've tried e-cigarettes according to a 2015 Survey. 1/3 admit to using devices for something other than nicotine.
The younger a person is when he or she tries nicotine, the greater the risk of _________.
The younger a person is when he or she tries nicotine, the greater the risk of addiction.
Vaping is always unhealthy for your body; What ages is it most dangerous -- and why?
What age: under 25
Addiction is much faster and more difficult to overcome before your brain is fully developed by age 25.
There have been no reports of vape devices exploding and causing injury.
True or False?
False.
The rate of explosions is unknown, but both hospitals and burn centers have reported injuries from e-cigarettes. Defective, poorly manufactured and improperly modified e-cigarettes have been known to explode and cause injury.
Itchy tongue is a short term effect of vaping.
True or False?
False.
For those who vape regularly, they may suffer from vapers tongue. The vapers tongue is an unwarranted symptom of tongue losing its ability to taste, the patients feel that their tongue is covered with an unknown substance and it prevents their tongue from contacting with taste. Vapers tongue is mainly caused by three reasons, including lack of oral saliva, olfactory fatigue, and smoking.
1 cartridge of vaping fluid is equal to how many packs of cigarettes?
A) 1-2
B) 5-6
C) 8+
Typically about 1-2 packs, depending on the level of nicotine, the brand, and the user. It can range to about 4 packs.
JUUL spent more than $___ million to market its products on the internet and has paid for campaigns on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
JUUL spent more than $1 million to market its products on the internet and has paid for campaigns on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
What is the percentage of people who use traditional Tobacco products, and E-Cigarettes?
A) 42% B) 78% C) 59% D) 12%
C)59%
This shows that most people are addicted to both.
What are some of the dangerous chemicals that have been found in vape cartridges and aerosol?
At least 60 chemical compounds have been found in e-liquids, and still more are present in the aerosol produced by e-cigarettes
Someone who smokes/vapes regularly will experience a sore throat.
True or False?
True. Pain and itching of the throat may be caused by several factors or their combined effects. Excessive intake of PG, stimulate the taste of the throat, or even the coil material within the atomizer can all bring great discomfort to your throat.
Is it cheaper to smoke e-cigarettes than to smoke cigarettes?
E-Cigarettes are cheaper. A pack of cigarette can range in America from $7.26-$13.50. While e-cig or e-juice costs the same amount ($6-$12), lasting the equivalent of 2-4 packs.
The term "popcorn lung" comes from workers at a microwave popcorn factory becoming sick.
True or False?
TRUE! Over a decade ago, workers in a microwave popcorn factory were sickened by breathing in diacetyl—the buttery-flavored chemical in foods like popcorn, caramel and dairy products. While this flavoring may be tasty, it was linked to deaths and hundreds of cases of bronchiolitis obliterans, a serious and irreversible lung disease. As a result, the major popcorn manufacturers removed diacetyl from their products, but some people are still being exposed to diacetyl - not through food flavorings as a worksite hazard, but through e-cigarette vapor.
https://www.lung.org/about-us/blog/2016/07/popcorn-lung-risk-ecigs.html
What is the name of the substance being produced by a vaping device?
Aerosol. While using an e-cigarette is often called “vaping,” the devices produce an aerosol, not a vapor. Unlike vapor, which is simply a substance in gas form, the aerosol from an e-cigarette contains tiny chemical particles from both the liquid solution and the device (e.g., metals from the heating coil). There is evidence to suggest that these particles lead to cardiovascular injury, with links to negative effects on resting heart rate, blood pressure and the cells that line the blood vessels.
Which populations are most vulnerable to secondhand aerosol exposure from Vapes?
A) Pregnant Women B) Children
C) Both A & B
Both A & B. Exposure to aerosol from e-cigarettes may expose non-users to nicotine, but research indicates that secondhand aerosol results in substantially lower exposure to toxicants and carcinogens than cigarette smoke. However, exposure among vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and children, could still be dangerous.
Popcorn lung is a scarring of the tiny air sacs in the lungs resulting in the thickening and narrowing of the airways. While the name "popcorn lung" may not sound like a threat, it's a serious lung disease that causes coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, similar to the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What are some signs of withdrawal from nicotine?
Name at least two.
Anxiety, Fatigues, Sweating, vomiting, depression, seizures, and hallucinations.
E-cigarettes and other vaping devices are not approved by the ____________________.
(Must say full name)
U.S Food and Drug Administration, or FDA.
Until very recently, manufacturers and distributors of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices were not bound by standards of safety set by the FDA for smoked tobacco products. Despite the new regulations, e-cigarette manufacturers are free to project a risk-free image in their marketing, and offer enticing, candy-like flavors that appeal to children, adolescents and young adults.