Adolescent use of electronic nicotine delivery systems

Abstract

Use of electronic nicotine delivery systems is flourishing among adolescents. The long-term effects have not been fully determined; however, literature suggests there is potential for significant harm. Providers must be aware of usage trends, device safety, and product knowledge. Adolescents should be evaluated through routine screening, and cessation counseling should be initiated.

Electronic cigarette or vaping use among adolescents in the United States: A call for research and legislative action

“…Despite these findings, the long-term effects of vaping, especially in adolescents, has yet to be robustly studied and requires significant investigation before all of the potential harms can be determined ( 28 ). Vaping is a relatively new mechanism of nicotine consumption which may not have existed temporally with sufficient time to manifest the most severe potential health outcomes (e.g., cancer).…”

Vaping

“…1,3 Clinicians must be familiar with these terms; e-cigarette use by adolescents may be underreported if "e-cigarette" terminology is used in lieu of the slang terms more readily recognized among adolescents. 3 Additionally, clinicians should always specifi cally inquire about vaping, because it is not automatically associated with smoking or tobacco use inquiries in this population. 3 Use of e-cigarettes by adolescents has dramatically increased in the past decade: in 2011, just 1.5% of high school students reporting use of e-cigarettes, compared with 11.…”

“…3 Additionally, clinicians should always specifi cally inquire about vaping, because it is not automatically associated with smoking or tobacco use inquiries in this population. 3 Use of e-cigarettes by adolescents has dramatically increased in the past decade: in 2011, just 1.5% of high school students reporting use of e-cigarettes, compared with 11.…”

“…In addition to vaping , another popular term is “ JUULing,” named after one of the largest e-cigarette companies 4. Other popular terms among youth are e-hookah, e-pipes, mods, and tanks 1,3. Clinicians must be familiar with these terms; e-cigarette use by adolescents may be underreported if “e-cigarette” terminology is used in lieu of the slang terms more readily recognized among adolescents 3.…”

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The battery heats an attached atomizer that vaporizes the liquid; this aerosolized liquid is inhaled by the user.Adolescents have a number of slang terms to describe e-cigarette use. 1,3 In addition to vaping, another popular term is "JUULing," named after one of the largest e-cigarette companies. 4 Other popular terms among youth are e-hookah, e-pipes, mods, and tanks.

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