
E-cigarette, vaping and teens
Do parents know the dangers? The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Poll found that Australian parents are calling for tougher restrictions on e-cigarettes.
The research was unveiled at the national Vaping and Young People Roundtable on Thursday 3 December 2020, hosted by Lung Foundation Australia with the support of nib Foundation. The virtual event drew leading health experts, lawyers, government representatives and young people.
Many of the chemicals found in the 52 e-liquids studied have known health impacts, some cause severe irritation when inhaled and others are linked to the development of lung cancer. Other chemicals found in the e-liquids, whilst safe for use in other consumer or retail products, have not been tested for their impacts on short or long-term respiratory health; their lung health impacts remain unknown.
Commonly used in disinfectant Severely irritates the respiratory tract & causes fluid retention
Occurs in petroleum
Linked to the development of lung cancer
Highly addictive stimulant
Toxic effects
Used in cosmetics
Slows the progression of nicotine
Used to euthanise fish
Unknown respiratory impacts
Used in paint
Unknown long-term effects on inhalation
Do parents know the dangers? The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Poll found that Australian parents are calling for tougher restrictions on e-cigarettes.
Learn more about e-cigarettes and the short and long-term health impacts of e-cigarette smoking.
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