Abstract
Many of our youth learn about vaping from social media and try it because they are curious and think that it is the cool thing to do with their friends. Different flavors also draw young people to vaping such as menthol, chocolate, cherry and approximately 15,000 others. They think that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. This is not the case. The American Lung Association states that the consumption of nicotine in any form during adolescence and young adulthood causes lasting cognitive and behavioral problems, including negative effects on memory and attention. Also, e-cigarette use may serve as a gateway for preteens and teens to use other tobacco products, including cigarettes, which are known to cause heart disease, lung cancer, emphysema, and premature death. Prevention activities are needed to protect our youth from this serious health issue. Educating youth concerning vaping will result in them making better decisions to vape or not.
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