VAPE / E-CIGARETTE CIGARETTE

- electronic cigarette/electronic nicotine delivery
system (ENDS)
- a battery-powered device with liquid cartridge
containing nicotine, solvents and flavors, battery,
heating element.
- delay brain development in fetuses, children, and
teenagers
- release free radicals, which promote cancer
development, into the body
- tobacco rolled in paper and lit up flame
- reduces sperm count
- increases the risk of pregnancy loss or congenital
disabilities
- impairs immune system function
- causes blockages in the veins and arteries
- increases the risk of a stroke

E-Cigarettes Contain Nicotine. e-cigarettes do contain nicotine and are even labeled as a nicotine
product on their package in stores and in commercials. Vapes Contain Other Harmful Chemicals. One of
these that particularly stands out is formaldehyde, which is best known for its presence in household
products including laundry and dish detergents, soap and body wash, and manufactured wood furniture. It
is also frequently a component of glues and adhesives. E-cigarettes are not Safe just because they are
a Water Vapor.  In some cases, the risk is greater than smoking due to the strength certain
chemical concentrations have within water vapor. How a person adjusts the settings on their device plays a
major role in this, for higher settings unsurprisingly release stronger concentrations. Vaping Could be a
Gateway Drug. Dr. Michael Blaha, a Johns Hopkins professor reports that some studies have found a
link showing young people who vape are more likely to begin smoking cigarettes. Additionally, these
individuals also have a higher chance of turning toward illicit drugs like marijuana and cocaine.
(https://brookdalerecovery.com/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-vaping-epidemic/ )

Smoking cigarettes affects the respiratory system, the circulatory system, the reproductive system,
the skin, and the eyes, and it increases the risk of many cancers. Lung damage. Smoking cigarettes
damages the lungs because a person inhales nicotine, among other chemicals. Heart disease. Smoking
cigarettes can damage the heart, blood vessels, and blood cells.The chemicals and tar in cigarettes can
increase a person’s risk of atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of plaque in the blood vessels. This buildup
limits blood flow and can lead to dangerous blockages. Vision problems. Smoking cigarettes can cause
eye problems, including a greater of cataracts risk  and macular degeneration. Fertility problems.
Smoking cigarettes can damage a female’s reproductive system and make it more difficult to get pregnant.
This may be because tobacco and the other chemicals in cigarettes affect hormone levels. In males, the
risk of erectile dysfunction increases the more they smoke and the length of time they smoke for. Smoking
can also affect the quality of the sperm and therefore reduce fertility. (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
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