Categorias: Todos - effects - reasons - vaping - brain

por karla Madera 4 anos atrás

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Vaping (15-19yrs)

Vaping among adolescents aged 15-19 has been on the rise, with significant implications for their health. Exposure to harmful chemicals such as diacetyl, linked to lung disease, and heavy metals like nickel, tin, and lead is a major concern.

Vaping (15-19yrs)

Vaping (15-19yrs)

Reasons to start

curiosity
mood enhancer w/out intoxication
Rebellion
31% flavors(menthol, fruit, sweets)
39% family/friends used

The Brain

affect memory, attention, learning & brain plasticity
affect personality
affect mental health
affects emotional & cognitive processing
brain finishes developing at 25

Stats: HS students

over 70% adolescents reported vaping
2018: 20%
2015:15 %
2011: 2%

Effects:

Karla Madera

Rosa Ascencio


nausea
upset stomach
raised heart rate
raised blood pressure
chest pain
worsen asthma
coughing and wheezing
nicotine addiction
mouth and throat irritation

Increase exposure to harmful chemicals

heavy metals:nickel, tin, lead
diacetyl(linked to lung disease)