VAPINGThe Truth about Electronic Cigarettes

FACTS

E-cigarettes are known to have harmful effects. They create nicotine dependence. Other negative, long-term effects are not clear.

— Public Health Consequences of E-Cigarettes, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. January 2018.

In 2016, the FDA required all electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) to meet the same standards as other tobacco products. This includes:

• E-Liquids/ Vape Juice• Liquid Containers / Cartridges (hold

liquid nicotine)• Atomizers (heating element used to

create vape)• Batteries• Tank Systems• Flavorings• Drip Tips

All ENDS must include a warning statement of nicotine addiction.

STAYING HEALTHY

PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

Eating for Life Develop healthy eating and exercise habits

Get Off Your Butt: Stay Smokeless for Life Quit tobacco to improve your health

Guided Meditation Experience a retreat from everyday stressors

Healthy Habits, Healthy You Develop habits to prevent diabetes and heart disease

Tai Chi Learn to mentally and physically relax

WalkAbout With Healthy Edge Walk your way to better health

Yoga Stretching and strengthening exercises

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STAYING HEALTHY

HOW E-CIGARETTES WORK

A cartridge which holds liquid is heated by a battery–powered device. A vaporized “smoke” is inhaled and then exhaled. Some e-cigarette cartridges are reusable.

KNOWN INGREDIENTS*When toxic chemicals are heated, they can cause damage to the blood vessels. Different e-cigarette flavorings contain chemicals known to cause lung disease.

Nicotine. Most electronic cigarettes typically contain the addictive drug nicotine. Your body becomes dependent on it.

Propylene is used for food and cosmetics. It causes harm to the lungs and eyes when inhaled.

Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde are the same cancer–causing ingredients found in traditional cigarettes.

*Ingredients vary by manufacturer.

RESOURCESFor help with stopping the use of these or other tobacco products:

Optima HealthHealth and Preventive ServicesTobacco Cessation Specialist (757) 552-7534

National Quitline Network1-800-QUIT-NOW 1-800-784-8669

Self-Paced ProgramGet Off Your Butt: Stay Smokeless for Life

Available at:OPTIMAHEALTH.COM/MYLIFEMYPLANSENTARA.COM/TOBACCOCESSATION

COMMON NAMES FOR E-CIGARETTES

IDENTIFYING E-CIGARETTES

• E-cig or E-cigarette• E-pipe• Hookah pen• JUUL

• Vape• Vaporizer• Vape pen

Sources:

http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/smoking-facts/e-cigarettes-and-lung-health.html

https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20150218/e-cigarette-ingredients#2

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/electronic-cigarettes-e-cigarettes

http://nationalacademies.org/hmd/reports/2018/public-healthconsequences-of-e-cigarettes.aspx

https://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/ProductsIngredientsComponents/ucm456610.htm

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