In many e-cigarettes, puffing activates the battery-powered heating device, which vaporizes the liquid in the cartridge or reservoir. The person then inhales the resulting aerosol or vapor (called vaping). Vaping is popular among teens.

E-cigarettes are not safe for youth, young adults, pregnant adults, as well as adults who do not currently use tobacco products. While e-cigarettes have the potential to benefit some people and harm others, scientists still have a lot to learn about whether e-cigarettes are effective in helping adults quit smoking.

E-cigarettes produce a number of dangerous chemicals including acetaldehyde, acrolein, and formaldehyde. These aldehydes can cause lung disease, as well as cardiovascular (heart) disease.

First, many teens believe vaping is less harmful than smoking. Second, e-cigarettes have a lower per-use cost than traditional cigarettes. Finally, youths and adults find the lack of smoke appealing. With no smell, e-cigarettes reduce some of the stigma of smoking.

Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients, including: ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs. flavorants such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease. volatile organic compounds.

They include vape pens, vaporizers, e-pens, e-pipes, e-hookahs and e-cigars, which are all classified as electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS.

Nicotine – a highly addictive substance that negatively affects adolescent brain development. Propylene glycol – a common additive in food; also used to make things like antifreeze, paint solvent, and artificial smoke in fog machines. Carcinogens- chemicals known to cause cancer, including acetaldehyde and formaldehyde.

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• E-Cigarettes Contain Nicotine.
• Vapes Contain Other Harmful Chemicals.
• E-cigarettes are not Safe Just Because They are a Water Vapor.
• Young Adults are More Likely to Vape.
• Vaping is Addictive.
• Vaping Could be a Gateway Drug.
• Vaping Causes Heart and Lung Issues.

Exploring key facts about e-cigarettes

• Fact #1: E-cigarettes are easy for kids to hide.
• Fact #2: JUULs and e-cigarette come in many flavors that appeal to kids.
• Fact #3: The chemicals in e-cigarette pods are not meant to be inhaled.
• Fact #4: Kids are getting easy access to e-cigarettes.

E-cigarettes produce a number of dangerous chemicals including acetaldehyde, acrolein, and formaldehyde. These aldehydes can cause lung disease, as well as cardiovascular (heart) disease.

Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients, including:

• ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs.
• flavorants such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease.
• volatile organic compounds.
• heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead.

First, many teens believe vaping is less harmful than smoking. Second, e-cigarettes have a lower per-use cost than traditional cigarettes. Finally, youths and adults find the lack of smoke appealing.