Public Service Announcements Warn of E-cigarette Danger

The American Lung Association and Advertising Council have released a series of public service announcements regarding the dangers of electronic cigarettes. According to data from the American Lung Association, there has been a 73% increase in youth electronic cigarette use from 2016 to 2020. Approximately 2 million young people across the country are believed to be using these devices.

Do you know that in the past three to four years, it was the first time in my career that I had to give nicotine gum to teenagers because they were addicted to nicotine and scared? " said Marti Sharkey, a pediatrician in Fayetteville.

To determine whether your child is using an e-cigarette, check their money. "If there are unexplained expenses, start asking questions," says Sharkey. Additionally, if anything looks like a USB but cannot be used as such, it may be an e-cigarette.

Electronic cigarettes are not only a very real problem, but also pose significant health concerns. According to her, this addiction to nicotine is causing children's heart rates to increase and increasing their anxiety, as we have already seen them struggle with anxiety.

Jamie Hunter, a consultant for Falmington, stated that the symptoms of anxiety are similar to those of depression.

The American Lung Association (ALA) has launched a new ad campaign aimed at tackling e-cigarettes, titled #DoTheVapeTalk. To prevent addiction, the ALA advises parents to start talking to their children about it between the ages of 10-14. Sharkey, a representative for the ALA, notes that nicotine addiction is very real, and parents should discuss the risks with their children before they start using e-cigarettes. Parents should also closely monitor any suspicious behavior and continue to have ongoing conversations with their children.

The American Lung Association refers to e-cigarettes as a gateway to smoking, stating that children who use e-cigarettes are more likely to try traditional cigarettes and become addicted to nicotine.

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