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David Thompson Secondary Pro-D Day: Vaping Sept 23, 2019

David Thompson Secondary Pro-D Day: Vaping Sept 23, 2019. Brandon Biln Tobacco Reduction Coordinator. Vaping In the news. “Epidemic” “New generation of nicotine addicts” “7 deaths linked to vaping in the US”. Agenda. Key Messages Tobacco Reduction Program

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David Thompson Secondary Pro-D Day: Vaping Sept 23, 2019

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  1. David Thompson SecondaryPro-D Day: Vaping Sept 23, 2019 Brandon Biln Tobacco Reduction Coordinator

  2. Vaping In the news “Epidemic” “New generation of nicotine addicts” “7 deaths linked to vaping in the US”

  3. Agenda Key Messages Tobacco Reduction Program Teaching Resources: BC Lung, VCH, Health Canada Tobacco Enforcement Put into Practice Questions

  4. McCreary 2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey • 1 in 5 BC Youth have tried vaping (21%)

  5. Key Messages Vaping is not harmless • Vaping is not recommended for youth and non-tobacco users. • Vaping can increase exposure to harmful chemicals. • Vaping can lead to nicotine addiction. • Emerging evidence indicates that vaping may lead to smoking. • The long-term consequences of vaping are unknown.

  6. Tobacco Reduction Program Training to build capacity PHN’s, teaching staff, administrators, Pro-Ds, community forum, etc… Presentation and event support Help schools with actions to take around vaping

  7. Elementary PPT, presenter notes, bingo activity, student activities Teaching Resources: BC Lung

  8. Additional PPT for teachers and parents More focus on advertisement, nicotine effects, and withdrawal Teaching Resources: VCH Secondary PPT

  9. Consider the Consequences Talking with your teen about vaping pamphlet Posters Window clings How to order Health Canada Resources

  10. TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT VANCOUVER OVERVIEW

  11. 2774 Tobacco and Vapour Products Retailers Compliance Rate March 2018 – September 2019 151 COMPLIANCE CHECKS 157 32 WARNING LETTERS 16 232 VIOLATION TICKETS 94% 68 COMPLIANCE RATE

  12. Put into practice • BC Lung Toolkit • Create a school champion • Deliver a presentation • Share resources • Contact Tobacco Reduction 12

  13. Questions Tobacco Reduction Program 1200- 601 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2 Phone: 604-675-3801 Email: smokefree@vch.ca Brandon Biln Tobacco Reduction Coordinator Phone: 604-675-3800 ext. 67449 Cell: 604-209-7931 Email: brandon.biln@vch.ca Vype Activation on Granville

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