Vaping

E-cigarettes deliver nicotine 2-3x faster than cigarettes. 600M+ people vape globally. EVALI (vaping-associated lung injury) has hospitalized 2,800+ people. 1 in 4 teens who try vaping becomes a daily user.

Why this habit matters

  • Respiratory: Vaping aerosols contain 60+ toxic chemicals. EVALI hospitalized 2,800+ people, killing 68. Vaping damages lung lining within days and reduces lung function measurably within weeks.
  • Addiction: Pod vapes deliver nicotine 2-3x faster than cigarettes, creating stronger addiction faster. 25% of teen vapers become daily users within 1 year. Nicotine alters adolescent brain development permanently.

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