Why e-cigarettes are more dangerous than we think | Shreya Chattopadhyay | TEDxYouth@Conejo
Summary
TLDRThis script discusses the rise in popularity of e-cigarettes, particularly among teens, and the potential health risks associated with their use. It compares e-cigarettes to traditional cigarettes and hookah pipes, highlighting the lack of regulation and the marketing strategies that target younger audiences. The script also touches on the FDA's proposed 'deeming rule' and the importance of staying informed about the contents and potential dangers of e-cigarettes.
Takeaways
- đ The term 'vape' refers to the use of electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes.
- đ E-cigarettes gained significant popularity in the United States, with sales reaching $2 billion in 2013.
- đ In 2014, 17.1% of teens in the U.S. reported using an e-cigarette, compared to 13.6% who reported using traditional cigarettes.
- đ Many e-cigarette companies have been acquired by large tobacco companies, which influences their marketing.
- đ The FDA found detectable levels of carcinogens in some e-cigarette liquids, contradicting the perception of e-cigarettes as safe.
- đ„ Studies from the University of Rochester and Johns Hopkins University have shown that e-cigarette liquid can damage lung tissue.
- đ« E-cigarettes are often marketed without clear labeling of their contents, and 'nicotine-free' products have been found to contain nicotine.
- đŹ E-cigarettes are available in various flavors, potentially appealing to a younger audience and contributing to normalization.
- đ The FDA proposed the 'deeming rule' to regulate e-cigarettes, which would provide oversight on ingredients and sales restrictions.
- â ïž There are currently limited age restrictions on e-cigarette purchases, with online sales often bypassing these regulations.
Q & A
What is the slang term for electronic cigarettes?
-The slang term for electronic cigarettes is 'vape'.
How do hookah pipes work?
-Hookah pipes work by burning a mixture of tobacco and molasses and running it through cold water, creating carcinogens that are inhaled.
What is the main difference between how cigarettes and e-cigarettes work?
-Cigarettes burn tobacco, creating harmful carcinogens, while e-cigarettes vaporize liquid inside cartridges, which is perceived as safer.
What is one of the main compounds found in most e-cigarette liquid cartridges?
-One of the main compounds in most e-cigarette liquid cartridges is polyethylene glycol, which is an FDA-approved substance.
Who patented e-cigarettes and in what year?
-E-cigarettes were patented by Chinese inventor Hon Lik in 2003.
What percentage of teens in the United States reported using an e-cigarette in the last year according to the 2014 data?
-17.1 percent of teens in the United States reported using an e-cigarette in the last year in 2014.
What is the connection between e-cigarette companies and large tobacco companies?
-Many small independent e-cigarette companies have been bought out by large tobacco companies, meaning the same people profit from both products.
What did the FDA study in 2009 find about e-cigarettes?
-The FDA study in 2009 found that many e-cigarettes had detectable levels of different carcinogens.
What have recent studies by the University of Rochester and Johns Hopkins University found about e-cigarette liquid?
-Recent studies have found that e-cigarette liquid can damage lung tissue and harm lung cells.
What is the 'deeming rule' proposed by the FDA?
-The 'deeming rule' is a bill proposed by the FDA that would put e-cigarettes under their jurisdiction, allowing for regulation on what ingredients they contain and who can purchase them.
What is the current situation regarding the legal purchase of e-cigarettes by teenagers in the United States?
-In ten US states and Washington DC, teenagers can legally buy e-cigarettes, and in almost every US state, they can be purchased online, often without effective age verification.
Outlines
đ E-Cigarettes: The New Trend Among Teens
This paragraph introduces the speaker's initial encounter with e-cigarettes during their sophomore year of high school. It explains that e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, have gained significant popularity, especially in the United States. The speaker contrasts the traditional hookah pipes, which produce carcinogens by burning tobacco and molasses, with e-cigarettes that vaporize liquid, avoiding the production of such harmful substances. The paragraph also highlights that e-cigarettes contain FDA-approved substances like polyethylene glycol and have been on the market since 2007, with sales reaching $2 billion by 2013. The speaker expresses concern over the increasing use of e-cigarettes among teens, with 17.1% reporting use compared to 13.6% for traditional cigarettes, and notes the influence of large tobacco companies in the e-cigarette market.
đ The Deceptive Marketing of E-Cigarettes
The second paragraph delves into the marketing strategies of e-cigarettes, which are strikingly similar to those of traditional cigarettes, often featuring stylish and attractive individuals to promote the products. The speaker points out that many e-cigarette companies have been acquired by large tobacco companies, leading to a conflict of interest in advertisements claiming e-cigarettes are a healthier alternative. The paragraph also discusses the health risks associated with e-cigarettes, citing studies that found carcinogens and nicotine in e-cigarette liquids, despite many being marketed as nicotine-free. There is a concern that the flavored e-cigarettes are targeting a younger audience, potentially normalizing smoking behavior. The speaker concludes by discussing the FDA's proposed 'deeming rule', which would regulate e-cigarettes, and emphasizes the importance of being informed about the contents and health implications of e-cigarettes before making decisions about their use.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄVape
đĄE-cigarette
đĄHookah
đĄCarcinogens
đĄPolyethylene Glycol
đĄAtomizing Device
đĄHong Lik
đĄTeens Kick Ash
đĄNicotine
đĄDeeming Rule
Highlights
The term 'vape' became popular among high school sophomores, referring to electronic cigarettes.
E-cigarettes, or vapes, work by vaporizing liquid instead of burning tobacco, which is perceived as safer.
Hookah pipes create carcinogens by burning tobacco and molasses mixtures, unlike e-cigarettes.
E-cigarette liquid cartridges often contain FDA-approved polyethylene glycol.
E-cigarettes were patented by Chinese inventor Hon Lik in 2003 and gained popularity in the US market by 2007.
In 2014, 17.1% of US teens reported using e-cigarettes, compared to 13.6% using traditional cigarettes.
Many small e-cigarette companies have been acquired by large tobacco companies.
E-cigarette marketing strategies mirror those of traditional cigarettes, using similar visuals and messages.
An FDA study in 2009 found detectable levels of carcinogens in many e-cigarettes.
Recent studies suggest e-cigarette liquid can damage lung tissue and harm lung cells.
Many e-cigarettes marketed as nicotine-free have been found to contain nicotine.
E-cigarettes are often marketed with flavors appealing to a younger generation.
There is no requirement for e-cigarettes to label their contents, and existing labels can be incomplete.
The FDA proposed the 'deeming rule' to regulate e-cigarettes, which would provide transparency on ingredients and control sales.
Currently, in ten US states and Washington DC, teenagers can legally purchase e-cigarettes.
Online sales of e-cigarettes often bypass age restrictions, as age verification is not consistently enforced.
The speaker urges everyone to stay informed about e-cigarettes and make decisions based on credible information.
Transcripts
at the beginning of my sophomore year of
high school I started hearing a new word
around campus
time to go vape people said vapor dye
now being a relatively innocent
sophomore I didn't exactly know what
this was but as they eventually figure
it out and as I'm sure most of you know
a vape is a slang term for an electronic
cigarette for an e-cigarette in recent
years ecig arrests have grayned
incredible popularity especially in the
United States but what exactly is an
e-cig and how do they work
now before I address this question I'd
like to talk about a more established
technology called a hookah pipe hookah
pipes work by burning whatever mixtures
inside them usually a mixture of tobacco
and molasses and running it through cold
water this combination of burning and
cooling creates carcinogens that the
person then inhales that is detrimental
to our health
a cigarettes on the other hand don't
work like that
nothing is burned rather ecig arrests
work by vaporizing the liquid inside the
cartridges this then prevents these
harmful carcinogens and leaves leads to
their perception is safe in fact one of
the main compounds in most
cigarette liquid cartridges is
polyethylene glycol which is an FDA
approved substance
this is what e cigarette looks like it
contains of the atomizing device which
liquidize is the liquid the inhaler the
container the battery and light and
since they were patented by chinese
inventor hong lik in 2003 yeast occurs
have gained incredible popularity they
were introduced to the US market in 2007
and in 2013 their sales reached 2
billion dollars in 2014 we learned that
17.1 percent of teens in the United
States reported using an e-cigarette in
the last year whereas only 13 point 6
reported using an actual cigarette so
it's clear to see but these cigarettes
are becoming very relevant in today's
society so I think in February of last
year Newbury Park journalism program
went to a program called teens kick ash
clever name I know at teens kick ash we
listen to a variety of lectures about
tobacco and other drugs one of these was
easy arrests and when I learned there
shocked me for one thing although small
independent Ethernet companies many of
them have been bought out by large
tobacco companies this means that when
you see commercials that say stop
smoking cigarettes smoke east cigarettes
they're better for you it's the same
people getting the money in fact what's
interesting is that the marketing
strategies for e-cigarettes and
cigarettes are largely the same if you
look at this commercial both of these
commercials feature a woman stylist she
dress looking cool and suave one of
them's for e-cigarettes and one of
them's for cigarettes it's the same with
this one handsome man on the front
looking happy with an e-cigarette or a
cigarette it's interesting that it's not
even just visual it's also the same word
what worked in the past is working again
essentially so right now you're probably
thinking so what why does it matter if
the same people are getting the money
when these cigarettes aren't bad
the problem with this is that's not
entirely true
in 2009 the FDA did a study on
e-cigarettes and they found that many of
them had detectable levels of different
carcinogens than the ones found in
hookah pipes in tobacco
recent studies by the University of
Rochester and by Johns Hopkins
University have found that e-cigarette
liquid actually can damage lung tissue
and harm our lung cells the problem is
that there's just a new technology that
we don't know what's in them
in fact many ecig arrests being marketed
as nicotine free have actually had
detectable levels of nicotine found
inside of them along with this and they
come in a variety of flavors so they're
being marketed to a younger generation
what we know is that these cigarettes
aren't required to label what's inside
of them there's no requirement for
labels and labels that do exist aren't
always complete in fact the Miguel
Martin who's the president of an
e-cigarette company called logic told
NBC last year that apart from the labels
on these cigarettes there's probably
other chemicals in them he just doesn't
know so the problem with this is that e
cigarettes are being marketed largely to
teenagers
back when cigarettes were the cool thing
smoke there was flavored candy that
looked like cigarettes
now there's flavored ecig arrest many
researchers are concerned that this will
lead to a society where smoking is
acceptable again even if it's in the
electronic form
now last year the FDA proposed a bill
called the deeming rule which would
essentially put e cigarettes under their
jurisdiction
if the deeming rule is adopted we'll be
able to finally know what goes in each
cigarette cartridges we'll be able to
know what we ought to have comprehensive
regulation on who can buy them because
right now there's not essentially right
now in ten US states and Washington DC
teenagers can completely legally go out
and buy an e-cigarette in almost every
US state we can buy them online which
essentially negates any age restriction
because the University of North Carolina
I did a study that found that out of 98
attempts to buy e cigarettes online by
teenagers only five were stopped on the
Bret on the basis of age so age
verification isn't something that's
happening so if the FDA adopts the
deeming rule many of these problems will
be fixed we'll hopefully know within
cartridges we'll hopefully know who can
buy them and when but until then I urge
everyone to stay informed on
e-cigarettes stay informed about what
those around you and what you are
smoking and to never make a decision
that's not based off of credible
information
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