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Join the Tobacco Reduction Program by BC Lung, VCH, and Health Canada to combat the vaping epidemic. Learn the dangers of vaping, how to address it, and access teaching resources. Contact us for training sessions and materials.
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David Thompson SecondaryPro-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 Teaching Resources: BC Lung, VCH, Health Canada Tobacco Enforcement Put into Practice Questions
McCreary 2018 BC Adolescent Health Survey • 1 in 5 BC Youth have tried vaping (21%)
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.
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
Elementary PPT, presenter notes, bingo activity, student activities Teaching Resources: BC Lung
Additional PPT for teachers and parents More focus on advertisement, nicotine effects, and withdrawal Teaching Resources: VCH Secondary PPT
Consider the Consequences Talking with your teen about vaping pamphlet Posters Window clings How to order Health Canada Resources
TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT VANCOUVER OVERVIEW
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
Put into practice • BC Lung Toolkit • Create a school champion • Deliver a presentation • Share resources • Contact Tobacco Reduction 12
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