A new study by the University of Michigan reveals that many parents have misconceptions about vaping when it comes to their children. Parents have long relied on their senses to detect whether their children are smoking, including the telltale smell of cigarettes. However, the study shows that vaping is much harder to detect than traditional cigarettes. This article discusses the study’s findings and offers some insight into how parents can communicate with their children about vaping.
Shocking Number of Toddlers Smoking: The Urgent Need for Regulation of the Vaping Industry
Health Minister Mark Butler has revealed that more than 50 children under the age of four in Victoria alone have ingested nicotine from vapes in the last year. This shocking number highlights the dangers of vaping for children and the urgent need for greater import and enforcement controls to crackdown on the multimillion-dollar industry.
Vaping has exploded in recent years, with the market largely unregulated, leading to a black market that primarily targets children. Despite changes to rules last year that made nicotine vapes only available with a prescription, the industry continues to market to young children with products featuring “pink unicorns on them, bubblegum flavour and such”, according to Mr Butler.
Don't fall foul of a fake vape: The impact of disposable vapes on the environment and your health
The popularity of vapes has increased rapidly in recent years as people look for an alternative to smoking. While vaping is believed to be less harmful than smoking, there are concerns about the impact of disposable vapes on the environment, as well as the potential risks of counterfeit and non-compliant devices.
Every week, more than 1 million vape devices are thrown into the bins in the UK, which is not only damaging to the environment but also poses a fire risk. Disposable vapes are classified as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), and should never be disposed of in the bin. When placed in the bin, the batteries can become damaged, leading to fires in refuse vehicles or at waste management sites. Additionally, disposable vapes that are littered on streets break down over time, releasing heavy metals and plastic into the environment.
Vaping Among Queensland's School Students: A Statewide Issue Requiring a Whole-of-Society Approach
The use of e-cigarettes or vaping among young people in Australia has become a major concern, with figures showing a significant increase in the past three years. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, e-cigarette use among Australians aged 14 and older has more than doubled between 2016 and 2019, with the highest usage among those aged 18-24. In response to this issue, the Queensland Premier has announced a parliamentary inquiry into vaping, which will focus on the chemicals and ingredients in vapes.
What is Vaping: Understanding the Basics of Vaping
Vaping has become a buzzword in recent years, but not everyone understands what it is or how it works. Vaping involves using a device that heats a liquid to create a vapor that is inhaled. Many people use vaping as an alternative to smoking or as a way to quit smoking altogether. However, there are some risks associated with vaping that users should be aware of.
