{"id":2507,"date":"2022-04-26T10:57:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T15:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshallcohealthdepartment.com\/2020\/?page_id=2507"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:43:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:43:50","slug":"tobacco-electronic-cigarettes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshallcohealthdepartment.com\/2020\/tobacco-electronic-cigarettes\/","title":{"rendered":"Tobacco – Electronic Cigarettes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Tobacco - Electronic Cigarettes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are no safe tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.<\/p>

E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, are battery-operated devices that heat a liquid and produce an aerosol. An aerosol is a mix of small particles released in the air. Some people refer to the aerosol from an e-cigarette as “vapor.”<\/p>

A person using an e-cigarette inhales this aerosol into their lungs. Bystanders can also breathe in the aerosol when the person using the e-cigarette breathes the aerosol out. This is known as secondhand aerosol exposure.\u00a0<\/p>

E-cigarette aerosol is NOT <\/strong>harmless \u201cwater vapor.\u201d It can contain harmful substances, including:<\/p>

Nicotine, a highly addictive chemical that can harm adolescent brain\u00a0development<\/p>

Cancer-causing chemicals<\/p>

Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead<\/p>

Tiny particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs<\/p>

Volatile organic compounds<\/p>

Flavorings such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to a serious lung disease. Some flavorings used in e-cigarettes may be safe to eat but not to inhale because the lungs process substances differently than the gut.<\/p>

Some e-cigarettes can also be used to deliver cannabis and other drugs.<\/p>

E-cigarettes often come in bright colors. They are also available in flavors that appeal to young people, like fruit, candy, menthol, and mint.<\/p>

There are many types of e-cigarettes, including disposable devices, refillable devices, and devices with pre-filled cartridges or pods:<\/p>

Disposable e-cigarettes<\/strong>\u00a0come pre-filled and may be rechargeable. They are not designed to be refilled.<\/p>

Refillable e-cigarettes<\/strong>\u00a0are rechargeable and have a tank or chamber that is filled with e-liquid. Some refillable devices can be modified to change the amount of aerosol produced or the strength of the delivered substance.<\/p>

E-cigarettes with a pre-filled cartridge or pod<\/strong>\u00a0are rechargeable and intended for reuse.<\/p>

Some e-cigarettes look like USB flash drives, pens, smartphones, highlighters, toys, and other types of products.<\/p>

Signs that your child may be using an e-cigarette or a vape:<\/p>

New health issues such as coughing or wheezing<\/p>

E-cigarette supplies, like cartridges or other suspicious looking items<\/p>

New smells: many vapes have fruity, minty, or even candy flavors that may leave behind a scent<\/p>

If you believe that your child may be vaping, they will need your support to quit! The following tips may help to start and continue the conversation about their nicotine use:<\/p>

Asking them in a non-judgemental way if they vape or have ever tried a vape.<\/p>

Ask them why they started or tried this product.<\/p>

Listen to them as they explain.<\/p>

Explain the physical and mental health effects and the addiction that is caused by using any tobacco product.<\/p>

Show them how much money they can save as they get older by avoiding or quitting vaping. (https:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/halpern-felsher-reach-lab\/resources\/cost-calculators.html#cost_of_vaping_calculator<\/a>)<\/p>

Encourage them to quit and connect them to resources that can help them on their quit journey.<\/p>

For more information about e-cigarettes visit<\/p>

https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/e-cigarettes\/index.html<\/a><\/p>

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E-cigs emit toxic chemicals, including:<\/p>

Propylene glycol (lung and eye irritant)<\/p>

Formaldehyde and B-nicotyrine (cancer-causing agents)<\/p>

Metal and silicate particles (toxic to human cells)<\/p>

Nicotine (addictive and harmful to unborn babies)<\/p>

There are currently no regulations on manufacture and sale.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you or a loved one is ready to quit tobacco or nicotine use, the following FREE resources may help you on your journey:<\/p>

Quit Now Kentucky: Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit www.quitnowkentucky.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>

Youth can use My Life, My Quit: Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 or visit https:\/\/ky.mylifemyquit.org\/en-us\/<\/a><\/p>

For other information or questions, call the Marshall County Health Department at 270-527-1496\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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