E-cigarettes 101
What is another name for an e-cigarette?
Vape, vape pen, vapes, Juul, Mod, e-cig, e-hookah
Name two harmful chemicals in a vape?
Nicotine, nickel, lead, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, aluminum
E-cigarettes are the most commonly used nicotine product by youth.
True of FalseTrue
What is the required age in Florida to purchase or use e-cigarettes?
21 years old
What are three main components of an e-cigarette?
Mouth piece, battery/power source, heating element, pod/juice cartridge
What is a health concern for vaping?
Lung issues, cancer-causing chemicals, addiction to nicotine, loss of concentration, anxiety, unhealthy heart-rate increases/heart issues
Why do youth start using vapes?
Flavors, curiosity, coping mechanism, friends or family do it, peer pressure, the "buzz" or feeling they get
21 years old
E- cigarette ''juice'' is sold in flavors such as Peanut Butter Cookie , Grandma's Apple Pie, Rainbow Custard, Unicorn blood and Kryptonite.
True
Youth who vape are more likely to use cigarettes later.
True or False
True - Research has shown that youth who vape are more likely to start smoking traditional cigarettes.
What percentage of high school students used vapes in 2019 according to NYTS?
27.5%
Where are some places e-cigarettes are prohibited?
Schools, hospitals, restaurants, churches, community buildings, county or state buildings
Name 1 brand of e-cigarettes.
Puff Bar, Juul, Blu, Nova, Devil's Fruit
What were youth being hospitalized for after vaping?
Collapsed lung
Do males or females have a higher percentage of e-cigarette use?
Males
E-cigarettes are less harmful than cigarettes.
True or False
False
How much can a starter kit cost?
Up to $100
What chemical has been banned from e-cigarettes because of health concerns?
Vitamin E acetate
What are some impacts e-cigarettes have on youth?
Loss of concentration, anxiety, increased heart rate, reduced control, can lead to smoking cigarettes, addiction
What other drug do people sometimes put in e-cigarettes?