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 NYC, E-cigarettes can be sold to someone who is 18 years old or older.
False. Have to be at least 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 be apart of a social activity.
Can you vape at a public area in nyc? Parks, plaza, etc.
No.
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 if e-juice is drunk or absorbed through the skin.
What percentage of youth tried vaping in 2023 in the New York region?
12.6% of youth in the New York region tried vaping in the last year.
*Youth refers to those in grades 9-12
It's not okay to use an E-cigarette in a car with someone who is under the age of 15.
( New York State )
False. It's not okay to smoke in cars, trucks, or vans with a minor who's under the age of 14.
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.
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.
Females are more likely to use E-cigarettes than males in America. (Young Adults)
True or False
False. Use of e-cigarettes is more prevalent among male youth ( 11.6%) than females (10.3%) in America
Bonus: Name an additional harmful ingredient in an e-cigarette (besides nicotine)
Diacetyl. Chemical is linked to lung disease.
What are the four main components of an E- cigarette
A batter, cartridge/tank, liquid and an atomizer containing a heating element.
Science shows that e- cigarettes always have a positive impact on helping people quit smoking.
True or False
Answer:
False
What impact can e-cigarettes have on youth?
Nicotine in E-cigarettes can make it harder for the youth to learn and concentrate.
Nicotine can train your brain to be more easily addicted to other drugs
E-cigarettes cannot be used without how many feet of a school in NYC?
Within 100 feet of entrances/exits