Health Effects
Vape Devices
Vaping in Alberta
100

When the e-juice is inhaled, what gets left behind in our lungs?

Tiny Particles

100

What comes out of a vape when someone uses it?

Aerosol 

100

What age can you legally buy a vape?

18

200

Name one of the short term effects of vaping

nausea, vomiting, mouth and airway irritation, chest pain and palpitations

200

When did the first vape come out?

2003

200
What did youth say was the number one reason they started vaping?

Stress relief

300

Vaping may cause similar symptoms to what breathing condition?  

Asthma

300

What is the solution that is heated in a vaping device?

E-juice or vape juice

Also, "carts"

300

Are all vapes.. vapes?

Vaping products have many names, such as

e-cigarettes, vape pens, vapes, mods,

disposables and e-hookahs. They may also be

known by their brand names.

400

Name one of the long term effects of vaping 

The long-term health effects of vaping nicotine and cannabis are unknown and continue to be researched.

BUT, we can make the educated assumption that lung damage/diseases will likely occur. Research suggests vaping is bad for your heart and lungs. 

400

What is the very addictive chemical found in cigarettes that is also found in most e-juice?

Nicotine


Nicotine is the primary agent in regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive.

400

What percentage of youth (15-19) have tried a vape in Alberta?

25.2% (in 2017, likely higher now)

500

What is the biggest health concern when it comes to youth vaping?

Vaping nicotine can interfere with healthy brain development until the mid-20s.

500

If defective, this part of the vaping device could start a fire?

Batteries

500

Nicotine is found in what % of vapes in Alberta?

99.6%