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If you listen to the news and have a teenager in your family , you will most likely be aware of the building concerns around e-cigarettes or vapes . Vaping has been on the rise since its commercial introduction in 2006 , more recently at a remarkable rate among teenagers and even primary school children . They are battery-powered devices that produce an inhalable aerosol by heating liquid , often flavoured to attract the younger cohorts .
In my limited research , it is as easy as a quick Google to find devices and liquids readily available at online stores in Australia , with bright and colourful packaging to attract the younger generations . The flavours , such as ‘ Milky Fruit Loops ’, ‘ Ice Watermelon ’ and ‘ Tropical Lemonade ’ sound like variations of lip gloss - the most exciting decision I ever had to make at such a tender age !
You can only imagine how attractive this might be to a teen , not to mention the elevated social status that is no doubt attached to their use . The reality is , despite all the tobaccofree marketing slogans , vapes often do contain damaging and addictive nicotine , among other nasties like heavy metals , benzene , acetaldehyde and countless others we don ’ t want our kids breathing in . Or adults , for that matter .
The kids and teens in my life tell me it is easy to buy them online , and even easier to score them from their friends – usually with older siblings or sometimes even parents . The research and education have been far too slow and many still believe vaping has no or few negative health consequences .
The list is already long , and it is growing . To give you an idea , from a dental point of view , we consider them just as bad as regular cigarettes . Bottom line : the only thing our children and grandchildren should be breathing is oxygen .
Educate yourself and your kids . For very useful information on vaping and young people , visit health . nsw . gov . au .
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