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 acetaldehyde 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.
Why do most youth start using e-cigarettes?
Youth may start using e-cigarettes for a variety of reasons including to look cool, to fit in, for the flavours, and as part of a social activity.
Can you vape inside of a mall, community center, skate park, or sporting fields?
No, people cannot vape inside any enclosed public space such restaurants, schools, community centers, malls, workplaces. People cannot vape within 100 feet of entrances, exits or outdoor areas of public libraries.
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.
In 2022, about 1 in 10 or more than _______ million U.S. middle and high school students currently used e-cigarettes.
2.5
It is illegal to use an E- cigarette in a car with someone who is under 18 years of age.
False. It is not illegal in New York (yet), but it is not recommended.
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.
Males are more likely to use E-cigarettes than females in the region of Waterloo
True or False
True
Use of E-cigarettes is more prevalent among male youth (18%) than female youth (15%).
*Youth are in grades 9-12
Name 1 harmful ingredient that is in an e-cigarette
E-cigarettes could contain the following harmful ingredients:
Formaldehyde
Propylene glycol
Glycerin
Nicotine
E- cigarette ''juice'' is sold in flavors such as Peanut Butter Cookie , Grandma's Apple Pie, Rainbow Custard, Unicorn blood and Kryptonite.
True or False
True
While these flavourings may be safe to eat, they have not been tested for their safety when inhaled. The lungs are designed to filter one substance: oxygen.
Science shows that e- cigarettes always have a positive impact on helping people quit smoking.
True or False
False: E-cigarettes are not a healthy means to quit smoking. Nicotine patches or nicotine gum is a better alternative.
What impact can e-cigarettes have on youth?
E-cigarettes can have the following impacts:
1. vaping can make smoking look normal again
2. nicotine in e-cigarettes makes it harder for youth to learn, concentrate, or control their impulses.
3. nicotine can train your brain to be more easily addicted to other drugs
4. e-cigarettes contain chemicals that could be harmful
Why is a person more likely to become addicted to nicotine before 21 years of age?
Because there brains are still developing.