21 vaping

Question 1

what are the components of a vaping device?

Answer 1

Question 2

how does a vape work?

Answer 2

Question 3

what did her lab look at?

Answer 3

second hand cigarette smoke effects on cardiovascular health
-we know from decades of research that smoking and second hand smoke increases cancer and cardiovascular disease risk, cause fetal growth restriction, increase emphysema and many other diseases

Question 4

what has been on the decline?

Answer 4

smoking cigarettes
-but vaping rates have rapidly risen from near zero in early 2010s, especially gen Z group

Question 5

what is the graph of current vapers in countries?

Answer 5

canada may have the highest rate of youth vaping

Question 6

what flavors are popular?

Answer 6

Question 7

is vaping really safer than smoking?

Answer 7

-at least 95% less harmful
-vapes are not risk free but are far less harmful than cigarettes

Question 8

how have governments responded?

Answer 8

with vaping bans or restriction on flavours
-canada has proposed federal legislation restricting flavours since 2020, but has not yet enacted this
-SK has introduced its own restrictions Feb 2024

Question 9

what are the toxic compounds found in vaping aerosols?

Answer 9

Question 10

what is distinguishing toxicities of vaping versus reduced harm after quitting smoking?

Answer 10

Question 11

what did canada do in 2019?

Answer 11

cannabis vaping products were legalized

Question 12

what are the side effects of vaping?

Answer 12

other vaping toxicities to worry about:
-cancer; wont know for decades
-vaping during pregnancy: unknown, but too risky to say its safe

Question 13

what are safe ways to vape?

Answer 13

-buy e-liquid from a reputable source
-avoid menthol, clove and flavourings with diacetyl
-the safest is no vaping, but if you do, do it in moderation