US media: 2.1 million minors in the United States use e-cigarettes, and video game consoles and e-cigarettes have become a new means of inducing
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US media: 2.1 million minors in the United States use e-cigarettes, and video game consoles and e-cigarettes have become a new means of inducing
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 2.1 million minors in the United States use e-cigarettes, and some new models even have built-in game consoles.
According to Spectrum News, a total of 2.1 million minors in the United States use e-cigarettes, and the average age of first-time e-cigarette users is 13 years old. Some new models even have built-in game consoles.
E-cigarettes are often available in packaging with special appearances and rich flavors. Many companies have been accused of attracting teenagers by using bright colors and offering a variety of flavors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average age of first-time e-cigarette users is 13 years old, and about 2.1 million minors in the United States use e-cigarettes. Almost 90% of e-cigarette users prefer flavored products.
These flavors range from bubble gum to blueberry lemonade. Although these flavors sound harmless, experts point out that they are actually catalysts for high doses of nicotine. According to research in the Journal of Tobacco Control, the nicotine content of disposable e-cigarettes has almost tripled from 2017 to 2022. Yolanda Richardson, CEO of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Minors, said the combination of increased nicotine levels and easily concealed products has led to a worsening addiction problem.
Richardson said:
"It's clear that the industry is investing in making sure kids can easily conceal these products, both in school and at home."
She showed an e-cigarette with a built-in game console and said:
"This product clearly shows that the industry is working overtime to get these products into the hands of kids."
In addition to built-in game consoles, e-cigarettes can also be disguised as USB flash drives, mini calculators and various daily necessities. Today's e-cigarettes can contain more nicotine than 10 packs of cigarettes. Richardson said this problem requires a joint response from the whole society.
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She added:
"This is a good time for parents to talk to their children about e-cigarettes while they are packing their school bags, reminding them to drink plenty of water and eat healthily, and keep communicating with their children so that they can find a trusted adult to talk to when they have questions."
The director of the U.S. Public Health Service has said that any form of nicotine use by adolescents is unsafe and can have serious effects on the parts of the brain responsible for attention, memory and learning. Experts recommend that parents and teachers pay close attention to any new items children bring back from school and randomly check school bags.
