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Debunking Vaping Myths: The Truth Behind the Cloud of Controversy

Discover the facts and myths surrounding vaping, from health concerns to nicotine risks, and the impact on youth and society. Get insights on vaping legislation and second-hand vapor risks. Separate truth from fiction and make informed decisions.

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Debunking Vaping Myths: The Truth Behind the Cloud of Controversy

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  1. Seeing through the vapour…

  2. What is vaping? “Vaping” is the act of using an e-cigarette: • An individual sucks on the mouthpiece activating the heating element. • The liquid in the cartridge heats up, turning it into a vapour to be inhaled. • Vapour is only released when the e-cigarette is sucked on.

  3. So…should we be concerned?

  4. DEBATEPoint/Counterpoint People who vape are just guinea pigs. Vaping is fine. Everyone is doing it.

  5. Fact or Myth Vapour products should be used because they have been around for awhile and are less harmful than regular cigarettes. Fact Myth

  6. While e-cigarettes may be safer than regular cigarettes, less harmful doesn’t mean safe.

  7. Fact or Myth Flavours used in vapour products are harmless and are only used to make it more enjoyable to vape. Myth Fact

  8. Flavouring in vapour products Flavours added to vapour products may not be safe for breathing into your lungs. “Popcorn Lung” (Bronchiolitis obliterans): A serious irreversible disease that results in thickening and narrowing of smallest airways of the lungs. • Symptoms include a dry cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, and feeling tired • Caused by flavouring agent called diacetyl

  9. Fact or Myth It’s the other chemicals in cigarettes and the smoke that are harmful - nicotine is nothing to worry about. Myth Fact

  10. Nicotine and the Brain The brain is still “under construction” until ~ age 25 Nicotine during “construction” can: • > risk for mood disorders later on • > risks for addiction and further substance use • Harm the part of the brain that helps to focus and learn • Sensitive to the rewarding effects of nicotine

  11. Nicotine Concerns • Nicotine in solutions, even in small amounts, can be harmful if swallowed or if it comes into contact with the skin. • There have been reported increases in calls to Poison Control centresin the United States: • 1 per month in 2010 • 215 per month in February 2014 (51% were ≤ 5 years of age, 42% were ≥ 20 years of age) • At least 214 cases per month so far in 2018 (October had 327 calls alone)

  12. Fact or Myth Second-hand vapour has some of the same chemicals as tobacco second-smoke. Fact Myth

  13. Second-hand vapour • Second-hand vapour comes from what the user exhales • If you don’t know what they are inhaling, hard to know what is exhaled • Evidence suggests it has some of the same chemicals as tobacco smoke but in lower amounts: • Nicotine, volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde, heavy metals, fine particulate matter It’s not just harmless water vapour!

  14. Fact or Myth • Vaping leads to increased chance of starting to smoke cigarettes Myth Fact

  15. The Concerning Trend • Strong evidence that e-cigarettes are associated with initiation of cigarette smoking among youth.   • 31.5% of students who had smoked cigarettes also smoked e-cigarettes

  16. Fact or Myth Vapour products have not been proven as an effective way to quit smoking in Canada. Fact Myth

  17. Vapour products for quitting Not proven as an effective way to quit smoking in Canada • Those wanting to quit should use methods approved by Health Canada such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or medications like Champix or Zyban.

  18. Is vaping legal? NO Yes

  19. Tobacco and Vaping Products Act • Health Canada’s “Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TPVA)”, makes it legal for a vapour product to contain nicotine unless it makes a health claim. • In the future this act will protect youth from nicotine addiction and include: • Rules related to manufacturing standards and product and packaging labelling • Restrictions on the promotion of vaping products • Restrictions on the sale of vapour products that may appeal to youth • Banning the use of certain ingredients

  20. Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 • Cannot sell or supply vapour products to anyone under 19 years of age (includes e-liquid) • Cannot use an e-cigarette to vape any substance anywhere that you cannot smoke tobacco, such as: • On hospital and other health care facilities grounds • In child care facilities / daycares • Enclosed workplaces and workplace vehicles • Enclosed public places • Common areas in condos, apartment buildings or university / college residences • Reserved outdoor seating venues • In a vehicle with anyone > 16 years of age

  21. Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 • Cannot use an e-cigarette to vape any substance anywhere that you cannot smoke tobacco, such as: • On school property and public areas within 20m of the perimeter of the grounds • Public areas within 20m of the perimeter of the grounds of a Community recreational facilities • On restaurant and bar patios and public areas within 9m of the restaurant or bar patio • On and within 20 metres of children’s playgrounds, sports fields and spectator areas etc.

  22. Ooze Egg Vaping PSA stunt

  23. Questions?

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