Find out what the current research says about e-cigarettes.
As e-cigarettes become increasingly popular, it is more vital now, than ever before, to be aware of the potential risks and benefits of vaping.
Vapes, vape pens,
e-cigarettes, JUULs
These are all types of battery-powered vaping devices that contain varying levels of nicotine.
Learn more about them here.
E-cigarette Use At A Glance
As of 2017, 15% of Canadians reported having tried a vaping product – that’s over 5 million people.
Rates were higher in Canadian youth and young adults, with 23% students in grades 7-12 having tried a vaping product.
In a 2019 survey, 1 in 4 American grade 12 students reported using e-cigarettes in the past month.
E-cigarette marketing has often appealed to teenagers and young adults with discreet devices and a variety of flavours to choose from. Tighter regulations now prevent advertising that may lead young people to start vaping.
There are also a variety of e-cigarette marketing myths circulating around. Here’s the truth.
Think Vaping is Harmless?
It’s not just steam and flavouring.
The nicotine content of 1 JUUL pod = 20 cigarettes
Learn more about the health risks of the contents of “e-liquids”
Many people think that e-cigarettes are harmless, or at least much safer than regular cigarettes. However, the epidemic of vaping-related lung illnesses and cases of ‘popcorn lung’ tell a different story.
E-cigarettes to quit smoking?
E-cigarettes are often depicted as nicotine replacement therapy to help people quit smoking.
But are they effective? Find out here
Thinking of Quitting? Find resources that can help here.
Want a Quick Overview?
Watch this short video on the safety of vaping, created by a group of University of Guelph medical toxicology students:
