The Dangers Associated with E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes have recently made headlines - in a bad way. The CDC has reported six recent vaping-related deaths in several states, including Indiana. It is important to be aware of the dangers associated with these devices.
- Many
e-cigarette flavors contain a chemical called diacetyl, known to cause serious
lung problems.
- Because
e-cigarettes are not regulated by the FDA, those who purchase them cannot be
certain what they are getting. For instance, tests have shown nicotine to be
found in e-liquid brands that claim to be nicotine free.
- Much
like secondhand smoke, secondhand aerosol is a risk. Several chemicals can be
detected in secondhand e-cigarette aerosol including nicotine, ultrafine
particles that can be inhaled deeply in the lungs, and other toxins such as
heavy metals, benzene, and formaldehyde.
- E-juice is associated with causing an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes later in life. Within the past five years, the nicotine content found in e-cigarettes has more than doubled. A popular e-cigarette, JUUL, is no exception. A single JUUL pod contains the same amount of nicotine as 20 cigarettes! However, 63% of JUUL users do not know the product contains nicotine.
It
is important to bring awareness of the harms associated with e-cigarettes to
our community - especially our youth.
- Each
quit line participant will receive four calls with a coach to help them arrange
a quit plan.
- For
women who are pregnant, they may receive up to ten calls with a coach, while
youth receive five calls with a coach.
- Additionally,
a Quit Line participant may call in at any point throughout their day to speak
with a quit coach.
- If
the participant is on Medicaid, Medicare, or is uninsured, the Indiana Tobacco
Quit Line can offer up to a two week supply of either patches or gum free of
charge.