They are particularly risky when used by adolescents. Nicotine is highly addictive & young people’s brains develop up to their mid-twenties. Exposure to nicotine can have long-lasting, damaging effects.
bit.ly/2GbATpo
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOz0LhjU4AAk7DU.jpg)
For 🤰🏻, they pose significant risks as they can damage the growing fetus.
They also expose non-smokers to nicotine and other harmful chemicals.
bit.ly/2GbATpo
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOz9e6PWoAAVdpY.jpg)
A: There is growing evidence to show that e-cigarettes use could cause lung damage.
At least 6 countries have initiated investigations to identify cases of lung injuries related to e-cigarettes use bit.ly/2GbATpo
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO0ObxsWoAAw2Jq.jpg)
A: This depends on a range of factors, including the amount of nicotine and other toxicants in the heated liquids, but we know that e-cigarettes pose clear health risks and are by no means safe.
bit.ly/2GbATpo
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO0TD_hXUAAyZpS.jpg)
A: Yes. Nicotine is highly addictive, and e-cigarettes involve the inhalation of a nicotine-infused aerosol.
bit.ly/2GbATpo
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO0YEFdWoAABrM_.jpg)
A: Yes. The aerosols in e-cigarettes typically contain toxic substances, including glycol which is used to make antifreeze.
E-cigarettes pose risks to users and non-users.
bit.ly/2GbATpo
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO0ee4BWAAY5xJ2.jpg)
🔸disrupt the promotion & uptake of e-cigarette products
🔸reduce the potential health risks to e-cigarette users & non-users
🔸prohibit false or unproven claims from being made about e-cigarettes
🔸protect existing tobacco-control efforts
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO0xxN9WsAAgZ-c.jpg)
About 15,000 unique flavours are used in e-cigarettes, incl. flavours designed to attract young people, e.g. bubble gum, cotton candy.
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO05TeZWAAIhgDx.jpg)
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO0_dkjWAAAsqED.jpg)
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO1FLfYXkAMjY0B.jpg)
![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EO1X6eJWoAEfKKS.jpg)