Vaping

General Facts

100

True or false: Vaping is less harmful than traditional smoking 

True

• Although it might not contain the same amount of toxins, it still is not safe. Research continues to investigate all the harmful substances contained in the vapor. 

200

True or false. E-cigarettes help you quit smoking 

False 

• FDA has still not approved it as a smoking cessation device. Many continue to smoke even when switching. 

300

Name what group of people advertisement for vaping tends to focus on.

1. Older adults 

2. Middle age 

3. Teens/young adults 

Teens/young adults 

• Companies target advertisements on younger people by making cartridges with appealing flavors, social media marketing and make a presence in multiple events such as music festivals.

Teens and E-cigs/Vaping

100

What percent of High school students vape?

1. <40

2. <60

3. <80

<40

200

True or False: E-cigarettes are the most commonly used nicotine product among teenagers

True 

• Many teenagers believe it is not as harmful as smoking. It also has a lower cost when compared to regular tobacco products and is more socially acceptable.

300

Name the main chemical contained in e-cigarettes that leads to addiction, mood disorders, and attention/learning problems.

Nicotine 

• In teens and young adults, nicotine can hinder development leading to learning problems and mood disorders.

Hazard of E-cigs/Vaping

100

True or false: e-cigarettes contain no cancer-causing chemicals

False 

• E-cigarettes contain dangerous chemicals such as acetaldehyde and formaldehyde which can lead to cancer with continued use.

200

How many cigarettes worth of nicotine does a JUUL pod contain?

1. 40

2. 10

3. 20 

20 

• This is equal to a pack of cigarettes

300

True or False: JUUL pods contain chemicals which are also used as industrial antifreeze.

True 

• There are chemicals contained in the pods which are toxic to humans, the FDA released a statement which revealed traces of such chemicals.

Long-term effects

100

Nicotine can interfere with which brain functions?

1. Memory

2. Learning

3. Attention

4. All of the above 

All of the above 

• Our brain continues to develop until around age 25. Adolescent brains are very sensitive to nicotine, when consumed it can interfere with important brain processes.

200

True or false: vaping will increase the risk that a teen will smoke regular cigarettes later on in their life

True 

• Although e-cigarettes contain fewer chemicals, they still contain nicotine which is highly addictive.

300

List three major organ systems vaping affects.

Heart, brain, and lungs 

• Vaping increases heart rate and blood pressure over time, leading to heart problems. 
• It also irritates lung tissue, leading to lung disease. 
• Vaping also contains nicotine which can affect brain function and development.