as two university students, we’ve seen too many of our friends suffer health consequences arising from vaping, also known as e-cigarettes. unfortunately, vaping has become increasingly prevalent among young canadians — but one policy can go a long way to reversing this. canada needs to ban the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes. now.
we’ve seen too many of our friends get hooked. it usually starts innocently enough – a fun way to socialize at a party or relieve some stress. sometimes, it’s just about following the crowd as young people do. and why not? can a mint-flavoured vape really be much different from the candy mints we’ve all chewed on since we were kids?
that vape might taste like mint, but it comes packed with addictive nicotine alongside many other toxic chemicals which will wreak havoc on your lungs and overall health. much like traditional cigarettes, research shows vapes are dangerous, especially for youth.
vaping can lead to a laundry list of bad health outcomes, including an increased risk of infections, a weakened immune system, oral health issues, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, damaged blood vessels and cardiovascular diseases.
vaping is a preventable form of both illness and cost to the healthcare system. that’s why we’re trying to do something about it and the time to act is now.
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