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HEALTH EFFECTS OF VAPING

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Vaping causes damage to the heart and lungs. (37, 38, 39, 40, 41)

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Nicotine and other chemicals in vapes can damage the lungs. (15)

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Vape aerosol contains particles and chemicals that don’t belong in the lungs and body.

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Vaping increases the risk of having a heart attack and using both cigarettes and e-cigarettes (vapes) increases the risk even more. (3)

When heated, propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin can produce cancer causing chemicals like formaldehyde. (4)

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Particles in the aerosol can make lung conditions worse, make it hard to breath, and cause ear, eye and throat problems. (5)

Vapes can break down over time leading to heavy metals like chromium, nickel, and lead being found in the aerosol. (5)

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In the US, there have been hundreds of reported cases and even deaths from youth getting SEVERE LUNG DISEASE after using vape products. The first Canadian case was reported in Ontario in September 2019.

VAPING HAS LONG-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS

60 years ago, the tobacco industry wanted people to believe cigarettes were safe.

Is history just repeating itself with vaping?

The difference between cigarettes and e-cigarettes

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Smoking cigarettes involves burning tobacco and breathing in the smoke which contains 4000 chemicals, 70 of which cause cancer. (7)

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E-cigarettes do not burn tobacco. What’s breathed in is an aerosol made when e-liquid is heated.

WARNING

 

VAPING EXPOSES YOU TO HARMFUL CHEMICALS.

VAPING HAS LONG-TERMHEALTH EFFECTS

HOW MUCH NICOTINEIS IN A VAPE?

Legally in Canada, the highest concentration of nicotine a vape can have is 20mg/mL. The amount of nicotine absorbed when vaping varies, however…

What is known
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Vapes that hold 2mL of e-liquid with 20mg/mL of nicotine gives about the same amount of nicotine as smoking 40 cigarettes.

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Devices that hold more than 2 mL of e-liquid can deliver as much nicotine as smoking 300 cigarettes.

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E-liquid with nicotine levels above the legal limit (upwards of 50 mg/mL) used in vapes with large tanks can deliver as much nicotine as smoking 500 cigarettes.

SHOCKING ISN’T IT?

What is known
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Vaping research is always being updated and will continue to change as time goes on.

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Vaping is not a safe or healthy addiction to start.

Vaping is not a safe or healthy addiction to start.

Youth and Nicotine
Addiction

Thanks to vaping, a whole new generation is getting addicted to nicotine.

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The developing teenage brain gets addicted to nicotine faster with less exposure compared to adults. (9)

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Nicotine addition is powerful, happens quickly, and is HARD to quit.

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Most e-liquids contain nicotine which is highly addictive!

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Nicotine changes how the teenage brain develops. It affects memory, concentration and reduces impulse control. It can sometimes cause behaviour problems. (10)

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Youth who vape may be 3-4 times more likely to switch to cigarettes once addicted to nicotine. (43)

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Nicotine addiction at an early age can make youth more likely to develop other drug addicitions. (8, 12)


VAPE FACTS:
Will you get sucked in?

Nicotine
Poisoning

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Nicotine poisoning can be a problem with vaping because of the HIGH levels of nicotine found in e-liquid.

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The design of vapes allows the user to take frequent hits so there isn’t a clear start and stop to a vaping session.

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Combining high levels of nicotine with vaping often can lead to nicotine poisoning.

Symptoms of Nicotine
Poisoning

important!
keep e-liquid out of reach OF children and pets at all times.

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E-liquid can contain very high levels of nicotine.

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E-liquid containing nicotine has a sweet smell and taste. This, along with colourful labels can make them inviting for a young child to drink.

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Nicotine in e-liquid can be absorbed through the skin, so even touching it can lead to an overdose.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VAPING VISIT Health Canada.

Where are youth getting
e-cigarettes?

OVER 60% OF YOUTH GOT THEIR MOST RECENT VAPE FROM FAMILY, A FRIEND OR SOMEONE ELSE (NOT A STORE!)(42).

If potential lung damage & nicotine addiction aren’t reasons enough to not share e-cigarettes

HERE’S ONE MORE:

IF YOU SUPPLY TO ANYONE UNDER 19 EVEN A FRIEND!

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A few more things to know

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“Off school property” means 2 school bus lengths away from the property edge.

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You can be fined $305 for vaping or smoking on school property, 24/7.

People must be at least 2 school bus lengths away from the edge of school property before smoking or vaping.

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