Long-Term Consequences Of Teen Smoking

Another danger pose by unregulated use of e- cigarettes is that nicotine found in e-cigarettes changes the structure of the brain and lungs which affects the function and responses of the reflexes, increasing ones risk to hypoxia ( Hafstrom O.et.al 2005). Furthermore, in a society that Nursing resources are been stretched and one that depends on the youth for a vibrant tomorrow, it is pertinent that the use and marketing of e-cigarettes should be regulated because young ones are being attracted to smoke e-cigarettes which could further create more medical problems for them. No wonder, health agencies are worried that "nicotine may have a negative impact on adolescent brain development and increase the risk for nicotine addiction that could lead to use of tobacco product" (Schranfnagel

Because of the alluring advertising to high school teens from TV and friends, over “23 percent of high school students have used a form of tobacco in the past month, selecting from flavored cigars, electronic cigarettes, and other products” (“Teen Smoking”). Because Vaping Companies, such as JUUL and PHIX, are advertised to teens saying the device is smart and satisfying, high school students underestimate the long term effects of e-cigarettes and tobacco. The number of students who use an e-cigarette every month has exponentially increased because the companies do not address the health effects, but rather, the companies only goal is to increase revenue for themselves. In 2015, vaping companies, gas stations, and grocery stores made an estimated total of “3.3 billion dollars” on vaping devices (“U.S. Vapor Market”). This number, which has continued to increase, is largely formed by teen E-Cigarette users. Although this income number would increase if these machines were legalized for minors, companies would most likely use this money for more advertising, attracting even more high school

PhDs Pearson, J. L., Richardson, A., Niaura, R. S., Vallone, D. M., and Abrams, D. B wrote a journal article on American Journal of Public Health in 2012 and conducted an online survey to find out the awareness of e-cigarettes among people. The result is that most people have heard of e-cigarettes, which are used by millions of smokers. They think e-cigarettes are less harmful than normal cigarettes, but they consume more e-cigarettes with that interpretation. I can use the source to prove that most people are aware of e-cigarettes and young adults are more likely to smoke e-cigarettes. Even though e-cigarettes have less toxic contaminants, they are still harmful to humans’ health. E-cigarettes are better than tobaccos; however, they can still harm one’s health if he or she consumes e-cigarettes too much.

The Center of Disease Control’s (CDC) study found that 1.8 million middle and high school students admitted to using electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) in 2012. The article “Smoke Signals” by Alessandra Potenza from the Upfront Magazine states that e-cigs are becoming more popular, but also are becoming more controversial. Electronic cigarettes, known as e-cigs are becoming more popular among youth and because they are unregulated, U.S. officials are worried.

Did you know that 1.8 million middle and high-school students have said that they have tried an electronic cigarette in 2012? An article from Upfront Magazine titled “Smoke Signals” by Alessandra Potenza has brought up the issue of e-cigs. The electronic cigarette may be seen as a safe alternative for the traditional smoker but poses a threat to the younger generations who try them. Heavy advertisement and a wide variety of flavors are attracting young kids to get the product. The e-cigs could potentially lead the young people into trying real cigarettes and getting addicted to them due to the nicotine and having the urge to smoke.

I selected this topic because it talks about smoking in middle school and high school and most of the student who adults smoke does not really know how harmful to their health. Tobacco smoke contains a lot of chemicals that are dangerous to both middle school and high school also, tobacco kills a lot of people in America and have common disease including, lung cancer, lung disease, heart disease, stroke and asthma which could lead individuals to death. The most of them smokers being from exposure among non-smokers. According to the article, the electronic cigarette contains nicotine and different additives. However, nicotine contains potentially harmful chemicals that can cause serious health problems, and electronic cigarette is increasing,

In reading this article the focus is on the danger of smoking and how it is directly related to preventable diseases such as heart and lung diseases. Smoking has always been proven to be troublesome when it comes to both first and second hand smoking. Both can affect you gravely as well as affect those around you equally. When it comes to adolescence teenage boys are more prone to smoke due to feeling pressured by their peers. When it comes to evaluating what public issues are most common amongst teenagers in school smoking is the number one culprit.

The topic of this paper is how different aspects of adolescents’ lives can affect whether they use cigarettes, e-cigarettes or both. The authors of the study used established risk factors based on two models as to the reason why adolescents used a form of tobacco. In addition, the scientists wanted to create a baseline for high schoolers in reference to their smoking habits. In order to complete this study, the scientists chose five schools in Oahu, Hawaii to participate. The majority of the schools were public with two being private. The participants were either Freshmen or Sophomores. In order to obtain the information they needed, the scientists gave surveys to the students which they filled out. With the information from the students, the

Once again man is faced with the age old question to smoke or not to smoke. Today, I feel that isn’t the question that faces man. The question should be why smoke when one could vape? The use of battery-powered electronic cigarettes is growing across Europe and the United States because they allow users to inhale nicotine vapor without also ingesting tar and other cancer-causing substances present in traditional cigarettes (par. 2). Health experts are rightly worried that these devices might make it easy for teenagers to develop an addiction to nicotine, which can be toxic at high doses and impairs brain development in children. Lab tests by the F.D.A have also found that some electronic

Tobacco; one of the most profitable products in history, an addictive substance, and a deadly killer. Smoking tobacco used to be a thing that was endorsed in American society. Now, with the new medical advances and knowledge, society has seen the side effects of smoking and how fatal it actually is. Teenagers have been one of the largest age groups that have been affected by smoking. After analyzing all possible reasons as to why teenagers would smoke while knowing it can affect their health, three possible reasons stuck out the most. Teenagers smoke despite knowing the health problems that originate from smoking because of peer pressure, an “invincibility” mentality, and seeing a role model or family member smoke.

E-cigarette is believed to greatly reduce on the health effects associated with tobacco smoking. However, e-cigarette has been criticized as a leading cause of smoking among the youth due to its flavor as well as its novel appearance and campaigns. It is also believed to pose some health risks. Despite such drawbacks, e-cigarette has recently gained a lot of popularity and subsequent growth.

Prior to the 1960’s, smoking is seen as a harmless social habit. That image took a shift when doctors came out to the public reporting that cigarettes pose a serious health risk to anyone using the product. A whole generation is still lives through the numerous medical diseases that come with this “harmless social habit” and yet history repeats itself. Today it is not cigarettes that are plaguing this country but E-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are a relatively new product that is in use by many teenagers. As of 2014, it became the most popular tobacco product by high school and middle school students according to numerous surveys done by the National Food and Drug Administration. This little machine has found its way into the lives of thousands of teenagers and it seems a whole new generation may suffer from the medical problems that come with the E-cigarettes. E Cigarettes follow the same deadly path as regular cigarettes and should they continue to be in use without caution, society will find itself dangling between danger and safety.

Tobacco use is a huge trend today in the United States. Everywhere you look someone is smoking, or using a tobacco product. Many will end up in the hospital with lung cancer caused by smoking their entire lives, and it destroys their lungs. This is a huge problem in the United States as ‘kids’ think it is a cool thing to do. They will smoke, and use chewing tobacco at a young age in high school because everyone else is doing it. They don’t think about the effects it will have on their life. Many will just try a tobacco product, and get hooked on it. Tobacco use such as smoking in young adults is addictive, health harming, and can decrease their life span.

“Every day, approximately 4,800 young people between the ages of 11 and 17 will smoke their first cigarette. Of these, almost half will become regular smokers” (Wagner, 60). Many teens do not fear the consequences of using tobacco. They view their use of tobacco as temporary and easily resolvable. Unfortunately, the nicotine in tobacco products is highly addictive, which makes quitting challenging. When and if they finally quit, the consequences to their health have already taken its toll.

Have you ever made bad decisions as a teenager? Consider the following: alcohol, drugs, theft, DUI, and skipping school. The life as a teenager is a constant battle for social esteem, yet in the myopic quest for that ephemeral satisfaction many make decisions based on impulses that trump morality and logic; one of the most detrimental is smoking. The Centers and Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) completed a research of estimating the use of cigarettes among middle and high school students. The results were: 14% of high school students smoke cigarettes (11.7% females, 16.3% males), and 3.5% of middle schools students smoke cigarettes (3.2% females, 3.7% males). The CDC estimated the current use of