Vaping: What we know and what we don’t know

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A combination of online advertising, the use of flavors in vaporized extracts, and low harm perception have contributed to a growing popularity in vaping. This one-hour presentation provides an overview of the use of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices with a special focus on individuals with behavioral challenges. Is vaping a viable alternative to combustible tobacco? Does it really help people to stop smoking cigarettes? Should we consider vaping a harm reduction method? Data is reviewed to explore those questions and to identify the impact of vaping on the physical and mental health of youth and adults in Pennsylvania.

  1. Provide a description of current vaping products on the market today.
  2. Review adult and youth prevalence data.
  3. Identify the association between combustible tobacco and vaping product use, mental illness, and other substance use.
  4. Review data on the safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes to stop smoking.
  5. Present an overview of community resources for prevention and treatment.

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