Vaping 101
What fraction of teens use e-cigarettes (1 in __)?
1 in 4
What was the tobacco plant traditionally used for?
An insecticide
How many people die each year from a smoking related illness?
480,000
How many cigarettes worth of nicotine are in one pod?
1 - 2 packs (20-40 cigarettes)
If you vape, you are how many times more likely to start smoking cigarettes?
4
What brand of e-cigarettes first gained the most popularity among youth?
UUL
What age group did tobacco companies typically market towards?
Youth
What are some symptoms of too much nicotine?
Dizziness, headaches, nausea, rapid heart rate, dehydration, seizures.
What makes e-cigarettes popular among youth?
Flavorings, easy to conceal, addiction to nicotine
What is the addictive chemical found in cigarettes a e-cigarettes?
Nicotine
What is a vape cloud made of?
a) vapor
b) Air
c) aerosol
Aerosol
What is the main way e-cigarette companies market their products?
Social media, flavor, youth
Why are teens being hospitalized for vaping?
Lung Illness
Besides nicotine, what else is in an e-cigarette aerosol
Ultrafine particles, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, flavorings, cancer causing chemicals
At what age does the human brain fully develop?
25
What is the difference between cigarettes an e-cigarettes?
Cigarettes are combustible products that contain tobacco. E-cigarettes are non-combustible an contain nicotine, the drug found in tobacco.
Name one tobacco company that has invested in vaping companies
True or False: Vaping is a safer alternative to smoking?
False
What is the flavoring chemical called that causes popcorn lung?
Diacetyl Acid
What parts of the teenage brain does nicotine effect?
mood, impulse control, attention, learning
What is another name for 3rd generation e-cigarettes
Pod-based devices or rechargeable devices
E-cigarette companies use the same _________ techniques that tobacco companies use
marketing
What are three diseases caused by cigarette smoking
Name two other toxins found in e-cigarette aerosol
Nicotine, acetone, formaldehyde, benzene, rubidium, arsenic
Who is essential for keeping tobacco in business?
Youth