Vaping 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 vapor 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
Nationally, E- cigarettes are the most commonly used nicotine product used by high schoolers.
True of False
True; In 2023, 10% of high schoolers reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days.
Iowa will be creating a vaping directory, and will be prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes not authorized by the FDA, starting in October 2024- True or False?
True.
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, flavoring and often nicotine
The secondhand smoke from e-cigarettes isn't harmful- True or False?
False.
E-cigarette aerosol (secondhand smoke) may pose a health risk to people who are nearby.
Why do 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 flavors, and as part of a social activity.
How old do you have to be to legally buy an e-cigarette? BONUS: What year did this change?
21; bonus 2019
Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarette vapor does not contain nicotine or tar.... True or 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.
Most Linn County 11th graders started using e-cigarettes when they were 15-16 years old. True or False?
True. About half of those surveyed reported first using an e-cigarette when they were 15-16 years old.
The FDA has not authorized a disposable vape to be marketed- True or False?
False. NJOY Daily, which is a disposable e-cig, has been authorized for sale.
What are the 4 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.
The FDA is concerned that e-cigarettes are more addictive than traditional cigarettes.
True.
"The FDA has expressed concerns that nicotine salts in e-cigarettes may be more addictive than freebase nicotine, especially for young people. Nicotine salts are made by adding a weak organic acid to nicotine freebase, which lowers the pH and makes the nicotine more acidic. This protonated form of nicotine can be more pleasant to taste and easier to inhale than freebase nicotine, even at similar concentrations. In fact, some studies have found that nicotine salts e-cigarettes are rated as smoother, sweeter, and more appealing than freebase nicotine e-cigarettes, while also being less bitter and harsh. Nicotine salts may also allow people to consume higher levels of nicotine without experiencing the harshness of freebase nicotine. "
According to the 2021 Iowa Youth Survey, less 11th graders in Linn County reported ever using an e-cigarette compared to the state as a whole.
True. About 14% reported ever using an e-cigarette compared to 24% on the state level.
If a company wants to market a new-age tobacco product legally, what do they have to submit to the FDA?
A Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA)
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.
What is the lung condition related to inhaling the chemical diacetyl, which is found in some vapes to enhance the flavor of vanilla, coconut and maple?
Popcorn lung: a scarring of the tiny air sacs in the lungs resulting in the thickening and narrowing of the airways.
What impact does vaping 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
How many e-cigarette products have been authorized by the FDA?
34