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Electronic Cigarettes ST E PHA NIE HE L F M A N AU ST IN P U BL I C HEA LT H M A N AGER, C HRON I C DI S EASE A N D I N JURY P R E V ENTION P ROG R AM What Are Electronic Cigarettes? •“E-cigs,” “vape pens,” “vapes,” and “electronic nicotine delivery systems” •Produce an aerosol by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals that is inhaled. Source: CDC The Evolution of Electronic Cigarettes Source:: Sherburne Substance Use Coalition Truth Initiative Vaping Lingo Dictionary: https://truthinitiative.org/sites/default/files/media/files/2020/06/Truth_Vaping_Lingo_Dictionary_FINAL.pdf “Consumers have no way of knowing the doses they are inhaling, the types or concentrations of potentially harmful chemicals, or if e-cigarettes are safe for their intended use.” -2009 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) E-Cigarette Facts • Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine • Long-term effects are still being learned • Secondhand aerosol, or vapor, is NOT harmless water vapor. • E-cigarette aerosol degrades indoor air quality. “Youth use e-cigarettes more than any other tobacco product” -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention E-Cigarettes and Youth Use of E-Cigarettes, By Grade Texas Youth Tobacco Survey, 2023 20% 14% 12% 8% 8% 4% Grade 6 Grade 9 Grade 12 Past Month Lifetime 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Substances in E-Cigarette Aerosol Photo credit: CDC https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/about-e-cigarettes.html Disposable Vaping Devices •Most popular type of e-cigarette with youth •Disposable e-cigarettes were exempt from federal restrictions on flavors. •Following exemption, disposable e-cigarettes increased in popularity about 1,000% among high school e-cigarette users. Photo credit: Truth Initiative Vaping and Mental Health MYTH: Nicotine can help relieve stress Nicotine can increase feelings of anxiety and depression and increase stress. Source: Truth Initiative Emerging Products: Oral Nicotine Pouches Contain nicotine power instead of tobacco leaf May be marketed as “tobacco-free” Come in flavors such as fruit and mint Second most common tobacco product among middle school and high school youth Photo credit: Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids Laws & Regulations Federal Laws ◦ Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (2009) ◦ FDA regulation of cigarettes, smokeless, and roll-your-own tobacco ◦ FDA regulates all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes and vape pens. (2016) ◦ Tobacco 21 Law (2019) ◦ Raised the federal minimum age for sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years ◦ Policy on Flavored E-cigarettes (2020) ◦ FDA Limits flavors for specific e-cigarette devices ◦ Menthol exemption ◦ Disposables and refillable cartridges aren’t included in restrictions FDA Policy on Flavored E-Cigarettes Photo credit: TRUTH Initiative, https://truthinitiative.org/research-resources/emerging-tobacco-products/what-vape-products-are-still-allowed-under-new-e Some of the Flavors Photo Credit: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids City Ordinance Smoking in Public Places Ordinance (SIPPO) Chapter 10-6 ◦ Prohibits smoking (including electronic cigarettes) in most public places and workplaces, including bars, restaurants, and parks. (Updated 2017) ◦ http://www.austintexas.gov/smokingcomplaint Youth Restriction Chapter 10-11 ◦ Prohibits the sale and delivery of electronic smoking devices to minors (2014) “Prohibiting e-cigarette use inside or near buildings, vehicles and other enclosed spaces is the only way to eliminate exposure to secondhand e-cigarette aerosol and health risks that may come with it.” -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency REPORTING SIPPO VIOLATIONS Reports can be made anonymously. Option #1: Call 311 Option #2: Online Form through APH Environmental Services https:/www.austintexas.gov/services /report-smoking-violation City of Austin Tobacco-Free Workplace •Tobacco use and electronic smoking device use are not permitted on City of Austin owned or leased properties. •Includes facilities, grounds, and personal vehicles parked in parking lots/garages. •This applies to employees, visitors, contractors, and consultants How Things Have Changed: 1990 – Prohibited smoking on airplanes 1995 – Austin prohibited smoking in restaurants 2005 – Austin prohibited smoking in bars and music venues 2017 – Electronic cigarettes prohibited in public places 21 Free Cessation Resources •SmokefreeTXT • Text message-based quit program • Text AUSTIN (ESP for español) to 47848 • https://smokefree.gov/tools-tips/text-programs/quit-for-good/smokefreetxt •Texas Quitline • Phone or web counseling (ages 13+) • May qualify for 8 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy • 1-877-YES-QUIT (1-855-DEJELO-YA) or www.yesquit.org Free Cessation Resources Teens + Young Adults •This is Quitting (Truth Initiative/Mayo Clinic) • Tailored for 13-to 24 year olds • Anonymous text message-based program to help young people quit vaping • Text VAPEFREETX to 88709 • For parents of a young person that vapes, text QUIT to 202-899-7550 for text support specific to parents of vapers. • www.thisisquitting.com •Smokefreeteen • Digital quit vaping plan • https://teen.smokefree.gov Question? Stephanie.Helfman@austintexas.gov 512.972.5222 LiveTobaccoFreeAustin.org