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E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Hookah

Learn about the dangers of e-cigarettes, vaping, and hookah, including their addictive nature and potential health risks. Discover the harmful effects of these devices and the importance of being cautious in social situations. Contact us for more information or if you need help quitting smoking or tobacco use.

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E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Hookah

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  1. E-Cigarettes, Vaping and Hookah Coordinated School Health 2016 - 2017

  2. What Is It? E-Cigarettes: A battery-powered device that heats liquid into a vapor form for inhaling.1 Vaping: Inhaling water vapor through a vaporizing device like e-cigarettes or hookah pens.1 Hookah: A water pipe used to smoke flavored tobacco.2

  3. Isn’t Vaping Less Harmful? • Although some people use e-cigarettes to quit smoking, they may be just as addictive and harmful. • E-cigarette manufacturers claim to reduce the amount of nicotine a smoker absorbs so he/she can quit gradually.1 • Prolonged use of e-cigarettes that contain diacetyl can cause Popcorn Lung.Popcorn lung is an irreversible lung disease that can cause scarring in the lungs and can lead to shortness of breath and a severe cough.1

  4. Hookah • Hookah is often thought to be less harmful than smoking tobacco cigarettes.1 • Smoking 1 hour of hookah is the same as smoking 100 cigarettes.2 • Hookah is just as addictive and as detrimental to health as smoking cigarettes.3

  5. “The Dirty Truth About E-cigs”

  6. “Anyone can buy it, so it can’t be as bad.” • The FDA now regulates e-cigarettes like other tobacco products.1 • The FDA has banned the sale of e-cigarettes to minors under the age of 18.1

  7. One More Time! • Some users think smoking e-cigarettes or hookah are safer than smoking cigarettes, but the vapor from these devices still contain chemicals that are addictive and cause harmful health consequences.1 • E-cigarettes are relatively new; researchers are in the process of investigating the health effects and consequences of their use.1 • Many teens and young adults find themselves smoking e-cigarettes or hookah in social situations, so be mindful of your surroundings and the events that are occurring around you.2

  8. Thank You! Contact us with any questions, concerns, or comments: Pima County Health Department- Tobacco & Chronic Disease Prevention Program (520) 724-7904 or www.pima.gov/health If you or someone you know wants to quit smoking or using tobacco, please contact: Arizona Smokers’ Helpline (ASHLine)- 1-800-55-66-222 or ASHLine.org

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