What Are The Dangers Of E-cigarettes To Teenagers?

What are the dangers of e-cigarettes to teenagers? According to the 2018 China Adult Tobacco Survey released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the majority of people who use e-cigarettes are young people, and the e-cigarette use rate in the 15-24 age group is 1.5%.

The impact of electronic cigarette products on the adolescent population is not optimistic, and there is an increasingly serious trend.

What are the dangers of e-cigarettes to teenagers?

Most e-cigarettes contain addictive nicotine, and exposure to too much nicotine during adolescence can lead to:

Endangers brain development, which lasts until about age 25;

Affect learning ability, memory and attention;

Increased risk of future addiction to other substances.

Teenagers who use e-cigarettes are more likely to use regular cigarettes in the future.

Many electronic cigarette products are more "in line with" the tastes of young people, such as fruit, cream, etc., which are more attractive to young people.

E-cigarette aerosols are not harmless and contain many harmful substances, including:

nicotine

carcinogenic chemicals

spice linked to lung disease

Heavy metals such as nickel and lead

What can we do to protect minors from e-cigarettes?

parent or guardian

As direct supervisors of minors, parents or guardians have a very important role in protecting them from the dangers of vaping:

Talk to your children about or spread the word about the dangers of e-cigarettes to them. Remember, it's never too late for education!

Set a good example of "no smoking" by quitting smoking yourself first, at least not in front of minors.

Learn about different types and appearances of e-cigarette products and their harm to teenagers through various channels such as the Internet.

educators

Encourage and support your students to participate in discussions about the harms of e-cigarette use.

Use online resources to publicize the knowledge of smoking cessation.

Develop and implement policies or systems for smoke-free schools to protect educational institutions from the influence of the tobacco industry (including advertising, tobacco sales, etc.), and all tobacco products including e-cigarettes.

Learn about the different types and appearances of vaping products, and their harm to teens.

Medical workers

When screening patients for tobacco product use, don’t forget about e-cigarettes.

Educate patients on the harms of tobacco product use, including the risks of e-cigarette use among adolescents, and advise minors and young adults to quit smoking.

Learn about the different types and appearances of vaping products, and their harm to teens.