Use Of E-Cigarettes Among Teens Grows

Seven in 10 middle and high school students are exposed to e-cigarette advertising E-cigarette use among high schoolers  jumped from 1.5 percent to 13.4 percent as spending on advertising increased in 2014. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which causes addiction  and can lead to many serious health issues. What can we do? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says kids should  not use e-cigarettes, and urges families and communities  to take action preventing their use. Help prevent smoking by: Asking teens about e-cigarette use and advising them about  the dangers of nicotine, e-cigarettes, and tobacco use. Monitoring and discussing what media children view and  decide what is appropriate for their age. Setting a positive example by being tobacco-free yourself.  For free help, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)  or visitwww.smokefree.gov   To learn more, visit  the CDC’s website on e-cigarette ads and youth.