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E-cigarettes are as bad as regular cigarettes

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E-cigarettes are as bad as regular cigarettes

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These are some health effects of e-cigarette smoking.

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A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.

Very common

More than 3 million US cases per year

Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured

Requires a medical diagnosis

Lab tests or imaging often required

Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong

Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common conditions that make up COPD. Damage to the lungs from COPD can't be reversed.

Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, or a chronic cough.

Rescue inhalers and inhaled or oral steroids can help control symptoms and minimize further damage.

Ages affected

0-2 | Very rare
3-5 | Very rare
6-13 | Very rare
14-18 | Very rare
19-40 | Rare
41-60 | Very common
60+ | Very common

Consult a doctor for medical advice

Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more

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Diagram of smoking pack retail cost from 1900-2012

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Diagram of smoking pack retail cost from 1900-2012

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Poor immune system
Yellow Teeth and Nails
Chronic Cough
Fatigue
Decreased taste/smell ability

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Acetone – found in nail polish remover.

Acetic Acid – an ingredient in hair dye.

Ammonia – a common household cleaner.

Arsenic – used in rat poison.

Benzene – found in rubber cement.

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1. They have parents, adults or guardians who smoke

2. Peer pressure

3. To show independence or defiance

4. They believe everyone else is smoking

5. Tobacco advertisements (pop culture)

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1 person dies every 6 seconds from a tobacco-related disease

Tobacco contains over 4'000 chemicals

Tobacco industry revenue was 744 billion dollars in 2014

There are 1.1 billion tobacco users in the world. This number is expected to increase to 1.6 billion over the next two decades

Addiction to tobacco impacts poverty and development. In poorer countries, up to 30% of income is spent on tobacco, reducing funds available for nutrition, education and health care

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These are five of the effects of chewing tobacco.

Mouth Cancer
Jaw Cancer
Throat Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tooth Cancer

Chewing tobacco is a death-wish. Don't do it.

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These are five of the effects of smoking in the diagram below:

Pneumonia
Gum Infection
Aortic Rupture
Reduced Fertility
Chronic Lung Disease and Asthma

These are just five of the effects of smoking you can get.