A new government study indicates a sharp rise in the use of electronic cigarettes by adolescents, a trend official at the Centers for Disease Control said they found alarming due to the possible adverse effects of nicotine on the developing brain. The percentage of high-school students who said they had used an e-cigarette within the last 30 days jumped to 4.5% in a 2013 CDC survey, up from 2.8% in 2012. The rate among middle-school students was flat at 1.1%. The percentage of high-school students
Teens Should Not Smoke E-cigarettes E-cigarettes were originally known as electronic nicotine delivery system. They are now known as vapes, e-hookah, and e-cigs. E-cigarettes work by heating nicotine and other chemicals to make vape. E-cigarettes are new to this society. In the article What We Know about E-Cigarettes,” Most people try and use to stop smoking cigarettes” (paragraph 5). In the same article, it says, “the FDA is working hard to regulate e-cigarettes” (paragraph 3). E-cigarettes
E-cigarettes were originally known as electronic nicotine delivery system. They are now known as vapes, e-hookah, and e-cigs. E-cigarettes work by heating nicotine and other chemicals to make vape. E-cigarettes are new to this society. In the article What We Know about E-Cigarettes,” Most people try and use to stop smoking cigarettes” (par.5). In the same article, it says, “the FDA is working hard to regulate e-cigarettes” (par.3). E-cigarettes are becoming so popular teens are starting to smoke
Smoking cigarettes is common among most adults in the United States, yet it is one of the most dangerous things you can do to yourself. Many people feel that smoking should be made illegal. The reason they may feel this way is because it is very harmful to your health and can lead to death. I strongly agree that cigarettes should be banned from being sold and produced because to me they’re considered a dangerous drug. The first reason that supports my claim of smoking cigarettes should be banned
the opposition want to see electronic cigarettes regulated by age, the same way as conventional cigarettes. Furthermore, state and local governments and corporations seem puzzled with how to treat electronic cigarettes in public and in the workplace. Most cities have already outlawed smoking regular cigarettes in public places. Most corporations banned the use of cigarettes on the job years ago and even have designated times and places to light up. Do electronic cigarette smokers face the same destiny
hazardous chemicals that regular cigarettes do. It is unfair that electronic cigarettes are not always included in laws pertaining to the use of nicotine based products in public places. Bystanders should not have to face problems that a change in legislation could fix. The authors of this article went on to describe a study that was conducted to show how often users smoked cigarettes, how many cigarettes they averagely smoked at once, and where users received second hand smoke. Many of the places
A cigarette has been an essential stress-relieving tool to many people even with the health risks and environmental damages cigarette is causing. However, in the past three years, the electronic cigarette has taken over on regular cigarette production. “People all over the world are making that switch from cigarettes to electronic cigarettes” (Healy 1). Electronic cigarette has been taking over in the past couple of years because of its positive reputation among the society that it tastes better
Maker From: Shirley Kyere Subject: Tennessee’s Non Smoker Protection Act Date: November 12, 2017 Policy Background In 2007, Tennessee, one of the largest tobacco-producing state in the United States endorsed the Non-Smoker Protection Act (NSPA) that banned smoking in enclosed areas in Tennessee with some exceptions (“Information for Employers”, n.d.). The law went into effect on June 11, 2007 and municipalities had to observe it no longer than October 1, 2007. This law was enforced by the Tennessee
Should Cigarette Smoking be banned? The United States Surgeon General’s report stated that cigarette smoking is the major single cause of cancer death in the United States. This statement is so true today. Smoking a cigarette is an acquired behavior and that makes it the most preventable cause of death in our society. Cigarettes contain nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, as well as formaldehyde, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic, and DDT. The main ingredient in cigarettes is tobacco. The nicotine
Surgeon General’s report stated that cigarette smoking is the major single cause of cancer death in the United States. This statement is so true today. Smoking a cigarette is an acquired behavior and that makes it the most preventable cause of death in our society. Cigarettes contain nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, as well as formaldehyde, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic, and DDT. The main ingredient in cigarettes is tobacco. The nicotine in cigarettes is very addictive and when smoke containing