Editorial by Mackenzie Davis
Since its introduction to society as a healthy alternative to smoking, vaping has become increasingly popular in smokers and teens alike. With an estimated five million American teens using vape products, some health officials are worried there is a new epidemic at hand. Although vaping and e-cigarettes offer an easy method of giving up smoking, vape products can potentially cause as much harm as tobacco products, as well as become just as addicting due to their nicotine content.
In discussions on vaping, some people are convinced that teens and children are in no danger from these products, as most teens have never smoked, so they have no need to attempt to give up the habit. However, although it is illegal, companies like JUUL have been found to be directing their advertisements to younger people through the use of bright colors and younger models. Some companies offering back to school products have even gone as far as to feature hoodies with secret pockets used to hide vape products. When teens are trying to fit in with current trends, they become oblivious to the fact that vaping can cause serious health issues and can potentially land them on life support. What’s worse, studies have shown that, “people who become addicted before the age of 20 will have an even tougher time kicking the habit later on” (The Vaping Crisis, 2). If teens continue to become victims of this illegal advertising, they may face permanent health problems.
Another big issue that leads to these health issues is the fact that most teens who use vapes are uneducated about what they are putting into their bodies. According to research by The Truth Initiative, “37% (of teens) are unsure if the device contained nicotine” (JUULING, 2). When teens aren’t given the chance to learn about the consequences of their habits, they can unknowingly, accidentally destroy their bodies and end up in the hospital or dead. Health officials have found that vapers are pumping, “cancer-causing agents, respiratory irritants, heavy metals, and volatile organic compounds,” into their bloodstream (JUULING, 2). With thousands of people ending up in hospitals because of the over ingestion of these dangerous materials, it appears to some people that there is a serious epidemic at hand. It has been estimated that 1 in 13 children, or, “5.6 million… children alive today will die prematurely,” due to this serious issue (JUULING, 4).In the end, the price of vaping will be the lives of teens and young adults who fell prey to this new trend.
If teens remain uneducated about the consequences of vaping, and become unwilling to give up their newfound addiction, it could result in a serious crisis in the world. The price of vaping will turn out to be young people everywhere ingesting dangerous chemicals, causing unwanted injury because they learned about the trend and not the consequences. In the end, the blame must be placed on vaping companies and vapers alike before they create what could be one of the most serious issues humanity has faced.
Written by Mackenzie Davis
In discussions on vaping, some people are convinced that teens and children are in no danger from these products, as most teens have never smoked, so they have no need to attempt to give up the habit. However, although it is illegal, companies like JUUL have been found to be directing their advertisements to younger people through the use of bright colors and younger models. Some companies offering back to school products have even gone as far as to feature hoodies with secret pockets used to hide vape products. When teens are trying to fit in with current trends, they become oblivious to the fact that vaping can cause serious health issues and can potentially land them on life support. What’s worse, studies have shown that, “people who become addicted before the age of 20 will have an even tougher time kicking the habit later on” (The Vaping Crisis, 2). If teens continue to become victims of this illegal advertising, they may face permanent health problems.
Another big issue that leads to these health issues is the fact that most teens who use vapes are uneducated about what they are putting into their bodies. According to research by The Truth Initiative, “37% (of teens) are unsure if the device contained nicotine” (JUULING, 2). When teens aren’t given the chance to learn about the consequences of their habits, they can unknowingly, accidentally destroy their bodies and end up in the hospital or dead. Health officials have found that vapers are pumping, “cancer-causing agents, respiratory irritants, heavy metals, and volatile organic compounds,” into their bloodstream (JUULING, 2). With thousands of people ending up in hospitals because of the over ingestion of these dangerous materials, it appears to some people that there is a serious epidemic at hand. It has been estimated that 1 in 13 children, or, “5.6 million… children alive today will die prematurely,” due to this serious issue (JUULING, 4).In the end, the price of vaping will be the lives of teens and young adults who fell prey to this new trend.
If teens remain uneducated about the consequences of vaping, and become unwilling to give up their newfound addiction, it could result in a serious crisis in the world. The price of vaping will turn out to be young people everywhere ingesting dangerous chemicals, causing unwanted injury because they learned about the trend and not the consequences. In the end, the blame must be placed on vaping companies and vapers alike before they create what could be one of the most serious issues humanity has faced.
Written by Mackenzie Davis