Debunking the Common Myths About Vaping

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Common Vaping Myths and Facts Debunked
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A Brief History on Vaping

• Hon Lik is the person behind the invention of the
  e-cigarette in 2003, when searching for a
  cleaner and safer method of enjoying his
  nicotine.
• Today, these devices used to inhale nicotine,
  which has multiple names, including vapes, vape
  mods, e-cigs, and e-hookahs etc.
• Nicotine-based vapes are dominating the market by
  teens and young adults
• Some communities and states are forced to
  initiate bans on flavored vaping products due to
  causing addiction and placing them at the risk of
  contracting health problems.
• However there are both sides pros and cons of
  vaping.

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Debunking the Common Myths About Vaping

• e-Cigarettes are less detrimental
• Comparing e-cigarettes with smoking, the former
  is less harmful. This is the commonest myth about
  electronic-cigarettes.
• Its hard to compare the two, research shows
  vaping causes health problems such as lung
  failure and cancer.
• The claim that the ingredients in e-liquids are
  less detrimental compared to those in ordinary
  cigarettes is erroneous
• Vaping causes Popcorn Lung
• There is no single evidence showing that
  e-cigarettes result in this condition.
• Besides, some e-juice flavorings are reported to
  have included diacetyl
• Some authorities like the UK government have
  entirely banned the use of diacetyl in e-juices.

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• Vape Juices are harmful as they contain nicotine
• Some have the feeling that nicotine is the cause
  of most health problems when research shows
  nicotine has minimal risk to the health of a
  person.
• Nicotine is a very addictive reagent and is the
  root cause of addiction to cigarettes but its
  the other chemicals in the cigarette that cause
  harm to the body.
• Nicotine level in the vape juice can be
  controlled according to the taste of the vaper.
• Vaping is the way to quit smoking
• Some people regarded vaping as the right tool to
  quit smoking which is considered to be harmful to
  the body which is not true.
• Its true that some have been able to successfully
  stop smoking by using vapes.
• But its wrong to recommend it as the right
  substitution to smoking.

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• Vaping products are not controlled
• All vaping products must be approved by the
  relevant authorities before introducing them to
  consumers.
• In some regions, some ingredients used in other
  parts of the world are restricted.
• Vaping products are meant for young people
• Theres no single evidence this statement is
  valid.
• Even some websites require visitors to specify
  their age, it is meant to protect the young
  generation and build a society that understands
  that vaping is strictly for adults.
• Independent health agencies are fighting vaping
• Reputable health organizations across the globe
  are backing vaping as a less harmful practice
  than smoking.

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• Passive vaping is harmful to bystanders
• Theres no single evidence found that shows
  passive vaping poses potential health risks to
  bystanders.
• Asthmatic people and people with underlying
  respiratory conditions are advisable to consider
  this
• The aerosol generated by vapes is harmless
• Research shows that when heated, vapes generate
  several harmful chemicals such as acetaldehyde,
  formaldehyde, and acrolein capable of causing
  lung and cardiovascular infections.
• It is easier to quit vaping than smoking
• The consumption of nicotine in e-cigs more
  addictive than smoking ordinary cigarettes.
• Vapers who attempt quitting may end up
  experiencing withdrawal symptoms just like
  smokers will do.

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• Vaping is not expensive
• This is not true. Vaping devices, e liquids, and
  other accessories are costly.
• A single unit may cost between 8 and 12 plus
  some dollars for the battery and your e-liquid.
• An average vaper will refill their tanks
  approximately 200 times annually and that works
  out too close to 600 to 1400 annually.
• The e-Juice flavors are meant to attract kids
• Not true. Vaping is meant for the adults. Maybe
  its because some flavorings are made from
  bubblegums and cupcakes flavors
• Studies show that ex-smokers prefer sweet,
  fruity, or even dessert-flavored e-juices
• Studies show that less than 3 percent of vapers
  lie between 11 and 16 years of age
• Its clear that adults are somewhat tired of
  tobacco flavored vape juices.