May affect teens behavior, concentration, memory and their ability to learn Increases risk of low impulse control Chronic nicotine exposure may lead to insulin resistance & type 2 diabetes Inhaled nicotine increases heart rate and blood pressure Nicotine is highly addictive Nicotine acts as a gateway drug and primes the brain so things like cocaine and heroin are more rewarding Exacerbate asthma & other lung conditions Releases unsafe levels of lead, chromium, manganese, and/or nickel into the lungs & environment Increased risk of lung, bladder cancer Increased risk of heart disease Persistent cough, bronchitis, congestion/phlegm Mental Health: strong relationship between youth smoking and depression, anxiety and stress
Given their well-documented appeal to youth, all flavors, including menthol and concept flavors, should be eliminated from all tobacco products, with the limited exception described below
If such an incident were to occur in a crowd or on public transportation, for example, in an aircraft, the consequences for the consumer as well as surrounding persons could be fatal [33,34,35]
E-cigarette and Vape Market Value (US$ Bn) Projection, By Type 2020 to 2035 Table 30: U.S
German Cancer Research Center: Heidelberg, Germany, 2012
