Facts
What is the legal age to purchase tobacco or nicotine products?
21 years old.
Name one effect on the lungs
harms airways, destroys air sacs, increases chances for lung cancer,
Nicotine advertisements target youth, name a manner of this targeting
flavors like candy etc.
False, there are unsafe chemicals in the vapes and the FDA does not regulate them.
name one metal present inside of vapes
tin, nickel, lead
Name one effect on the mouth
bad breath, mouth dryness, yellowing teeth, increase risk of cancer, gum recession and thinning
How many years longer do non-smokers tend to live?
10 years longer
False, Zyns and other oral nicotine pouches can give you cancer of the throat, mouth, and gums.
what is the most littered plastic in the world
cigarette butts
Name one effect on the heart
stiffens blood vessels, increases risk of blood clotting, increases risk of heart disease
once addicted, how long can cravings and withdrawals last?
Even if no one is around when an individual smokes, the effects of second and third hand smoke still harm others.
True. Harmful particles remain in the air and eventually settle onto surfaces and stays in dust.
many vapes are packaged in this material, which does not ever go away
plastic
Name one effect on the skin
wrinkling, thinning skin, aging quickly
nicotine was once used as a pesticide
True. However, it was banned in 2014 due to the risk of contamination of agriculture.
Vapes producewater vapor
False. It is called aerosol, the vapes contain a lot more than just water!
Vapes often use lithium ion batteries, which can create what when disposed of
fires
Annual tobacco industry spending on marketing its products nationwide
$8.6 billion ($23.5 million each day)