Vaping Statistics
Most E-Cigarettes contain this addictive chemical...
Nicotine.
Although it is unknown how many E-Cigarettes contain Nicotine, it is believed to be in most.
True or False?
E-Cigarettes 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 E-Cigarette advertising?
Teenagers and young adults. Many flavors are geared towards young people such as cotton candy, peanut butter cup, 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-cigarette brands sold in the U.S. have received full FDA approval.
True or False?
False
Ingestion of e-liquids can be fatal.
True or False?
True
Accidental exposure or ingestion of e-liquids can be very dangerous and, in the case of accidental swallowing or injection, even fatal.
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) 8% B) 67%
C) 27% C) 53%
The most up-to-date national data (CDC/FDA, 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey) shows:
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.
Which population has the highest percentage of e-cigarette use?
A) 18-24 B) 25-44
c) 45-66 D) 65+
A) 18-24
The growth in the popularity of e-cigs among young adults has caused concerns that e-cig use will lead to the use of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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.
Vaping can cause temporary irritation in the mouth and throat, which may include:
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 in 2015 to 2018 to market its products on the internet and has paid for campaigns on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
JUUL spent more than $10 million to market its products on the internet and through campaigns on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
What is the percentage of high school students who use traditional Tobacco products, and E-Cigarettes?
A) 42% B) 4% C) 59% D) 12%
About 4% of high school students use both vaping and other tobacco products, and among tobacco users, about one-third use more than one product.
How many chemical compounds have been found in e-juice?
Research has identified about 2,000 to 7,000+ chemical compounds that can be present in e-cigarette liquids (“e-juice”) and the resulting aerosol, depending on the brand, flavor, and device conditions.
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.
E-cigarettes are generally cheaper to use over time than traditional cigarettes.
True/False
True
Vaping is often cheaper than smoking cigarettes, especially with refillable devices, but costs can vary widely depending on usage and device type.
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.
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 e-cigarettes?
______ _____ is the scarring of tiny air sacs in the lung resulting in the thickening and narrowing of the airways. It causes coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
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.
A single JUUL pod typically contains about how much nicotine compared to a traditional pack of cigarettes?
About the same amount of nicotine as one pack of cigarettes (≈ 20 cigarettes).