Vaping (15-19yrs)

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Vaping (15-19yrs)

Reasons to start

curiosity

mood enhancer w/out intoxication

Rebellion

31% flavors(menthol, fruit, sweets)

39% family/friends used

The Brain

affect memory, attention, learning & brain plasticity

affect personality

affect mental health

affects emotional & cognitive processing

brain finishes developing at 25

Stats: HS students

over 70% adolescents reported vaping

2018: 20%

2015:15 %

2011: 2%

Effects:

Karla Madera

Rosa Ascencio

nausea

upset stomach

raised heart rate

raised blood pressure

chest pain

worsen asthma

coughing and wheezing

nicotine addiction

mouth and throat irritation

Increase exposure to harmful chemicals

heavy metals:nickel, tin, lead

diacetyl(linked to lung disease)