An outbreak of severe lung disease among users of electronic cigarettes has recently made headlines across the country.
According to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 805 cases have been reported in 46 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The CDC has confirmed 12 deaths, in 10 states. The median age of patients was 23 and 69% were male, according to a report published on September 27, 2019 by the agency.
Our Quit for Life partner has shared the following resources to help educate our GW community about the risks of e-cigarettes and how to have conversations about the dangers with your family, particularly teens.
Know the Risks:
https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/
- This site has a link to a parent tip sheet:
- And a “Take Action” link:
- https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/SGR_ECig_ParentTipSheet_508.pdf
Be Informed:
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) has a smokefree.gov teen vaping site:
- org has informative information presented in a youth-friendly way:
