E -Cigarettes 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 vapour 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
E- cigarettes are the most commonly used nicotine product used by youth
True of False
True
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In the United States, E-cigarettes can be sold to someone who is 18 years of age and older
Answer : It is illegal to sell e-cigarettes to youth under the age of 21
What is the liquid in e- cigarettes called ?
E-Juice or Vape juice
What are two health risks of secondhand smoke?
Heart attack, stroke, diabetes, lung cancer, respiratory issues such as asthma
Why do most 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 flavours, and as part of a social activity.
Research says that most youth start because they want to try flavours.
Can you vape inside of a mall, community centre, skate park, or sporting fields?
No, people cannot vape inside any enclosed public space such as restaurants, schools, community centers, malls, or workplaces. People cannot vape within 20 meters of a park, playground, skatepark, or school.
Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarette vapor does not contain nicotine or tar.... True of 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-Juice contains enough poisonous chemicals that could cause accidental death if drunk or absorbed through the skin.
True or False
True
What percentage of youth tried vaping in 2017 in Waterloo Region?
17 percent of youth tried vaping in the last year
in Waterloo
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It is okay to use an E- cigarette in a car with someone who is under 16 years of age?
False. You cannot use an e-cigarette (or a regular cigarette) in a car or truck with someone who is under 16 years of age. This includes siblings or friends.
What are the four main components of an E- cigarette
A battery, a cartridge or tank, an atomizer, LED light
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Youth who use e-cigarettes do not end up smoking later on in life.
True or False
False: Research shows that youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke later on in life.
Males are more likely to use E-cigarettes than females in the region of Waterloo
True or False
True : Use of E-cigarettes was more prevalent among males(16.1%)than females (10.5%)
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Bonus question: name 1 harmful ingredient that is in an e-cigarette
E-cigarettes could contain the following harmful ingredients:
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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 flavorings may be safe to eat, they have not been tested for their safety when inhaled. The lungs are designed to filter one substance: oxygen.
Science shows that e-cigarettes always have a positive impact on helping people quit smoking.
True or False
False: It is often thought to be "safer" than actual cigarettes but not enough studies have shown that there is a strong correlation to success quitting and e-cigarette use.
What impact can e-cigarettes 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
E-cigarettes cannot be used within how many feet of a school?
1000 Feet