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The Prevalence of Electronic Cigarettes in our Community
Akela Moales Leah Aebly Gabrielle Hoisington
James M. Bennett High School
Wicomico County, Maryland
WHAT ARE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES?
also known as “E-Cigs” cigarette-shaped device contains a nicotine-based liquid that is vaporized and inhaled
used to simulate the experience of smoking tobacco
some are rechargeable
INGREDIENTS OF E-CIGARETTES:
The nicotine-based chamber normally contain a mixture of: propylene glycol, a liquid alcohol
glycerin, a colorless liquid nicotine, a colorless oily liquid found in tobacco
flavorings
Other types may use similar ingredients, but without nicotine.
COMPONENTS OF E-CIGARETTES:
HEALTH EFFECTS OF USE
Since E-cigarettes contain nicotine: Nicotine is the addictive component
of tobacco – it acts on the brain by releasing neurotransmitters to make you feel good, causing addiction
Nicotine acts as a stimulant which increases heart rate
Nicotine also constricts blood vessels, decreasing the flow of oxygen in the body and increasing blood pressure - all causing the heart to have to work harder
Nicotine narrows the bronchial passageways in the lungs, depriving the body of oxygen
The vapor released into the air by use also contains nicotine
LEGAL STATUS & FDA REGULATION
Age: In most states, the age for purchasing e- cigarettes is a minimum of 18.
The “Vape it” stores in Salisbury and Delaware require customers to be 18 or older to purchase from their websites or stores.
There are issues with underage e- cigarette users, but at least 41 states prohibit sales of e-cigarettes to minors as of October 6, 2014.
http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/alternative-nicotine-products-e-cigarettes.aspx
LEGAL STATUS & FDA REGULATION
Are ingredients regulated?
In April 2011, the FDA issued a statement that they intend to regulate e-cigarettes as “tobacco products.” (To date, the FDA has not taken authority, and has left the e-cigarette unregulated.)
E-cigarette bans: Several state governments are processing/adding e-cigarettes to their list of smoking bans.
Several countries have banned the sale of e-cigarettes.
41 states prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to minors
OPINIONS OF USERS
One user who was interviewed about e- cigarettes say that when she tried them, she could stop smoking regular cigarettes two days later, even though she had been smoking for fifteen years.
Many users say that the reason they work so well is that it still gives you the action of smoking.
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/03/28/e-cigarettes-doctor-view-good-bad-and-ugly/
OPINIONS OF SOME PHYSICIANS
One physician, Joel Niztkin, stated that getting people to switch to e-cigarettes would eventually reduce the US death toll from 400,000 a year to less than 4,000 a year.
Another doctor, interviewed on Fox News finds that the e-cigarette is one of the most effective methods of cutting down or quitting smoking. http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/03/28/e-cigarettes-doctor-view-good-bad-and-ugly/
POSITIVES & NEGATIVES OF USE
Positives: less expensive than
regular cigarette
they don’t make you “smell” like a smoker
flavor choices
no second hand smoke?
no tar/tobacco
some places allow usage indoors, etc.
Negatives: STILL CONTAINS
NICOTINE
contains certain levels of carcinogens and toxic chemicals such as di-ethylene glycol, and nitrosamines
possible burns due to lithium battery heating up
second-hand effects unknown
possible poisonings
OTHER PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED
CDC study finds dramatic increase in e-cigarette related calls to Poison Centers (all 50 states and DC) More than 50% of the calls
involved young children under age 5; mainly due to ingestion.
Not needed to be childproof, have colors and flavors like candy that are appealing to children
Can also be poisoned by inhalation and absorption through skin and eyes.http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/p0403-e-cigarette-
poison.htmlhttp://www.wboc.com/story/26779698/liquid-nicotine-exposures-up-sharply-among-kids#.VD2mhhs--qk.mailto
ADVERTISEMENTS & PRICE
Even famous people do advertisements!
ADVERTISEMENTS & PRICE
E-cigarettes cost as little as $24.99 and as much as $199, depending on brand and function.
Since they are reusable, they are a value in comparison to tobacco prices.
Some starter kits are offered for free!
Replace e-cartridge and atomizers
Monthly: E-cigarettes $40-$60 a month Tobacco users about $180 a month
Yearly: E-cigarettes $516 a year Tobacco users $2,160 a year
LOCAL SPECIALTY STORES AND ONLINE SITES
Locations:
North Salisbury
South Salisbury
Millsboro advertised at the register at Ace Hardware
LOCAL SPECIALTY STORES AND ONLINE SITES
Isn’t this a pharmacy?
LOCAL SPECIALTY STORES AND ONLINE SITES
Online availability:
QUESTIONS?