This is not the first time that young people have taken on vaping in Canada in recent times. Concerned about the consequences of vaping on the health of young people her age, a teenager from Seycove High School in North Vancouver wrote a letter to raise awareness about the health effects of e-cigarettes.
« THE DIRECTION HAS CLOSED THE MAJORITY OF THE TOILET!«
Indeed, Isobel Casey notes that several of his comrades have developed addictions to vaping in recent years, although vaping was originally presented to smokers as being better for their health than cigarettes. She finds that many of her classmates have developed addictions to vaping in recent years. " I have many good friends who last year did not touch the electronic cigarette, and now they consume every hour of the day She says.
Last year, the school had to take drastic measures to try to deal with students who had " problematic behavior ". The management had to close the majority of the school toilets to prevent young people from smoking or vaping during school hours. But Isobel Cassey believes that this kind of regulation does not solve the heart of the problem. " It's very easy to go to hide to consume »She declares. Her school principal will present her letter at an event hosted by the North Vancouver School District Education Service Center about youth chatter issues.
A DEBATE ON THE RISKS OF DEPENDENCE
Le Dr. Milan Khara, addiction medicine specialist at the health authority Vancouver Coastal, revive the debate on both the positive and negative aspects of vaping.
« It is necessary to let these products available for adults who are addicted to cigarettes, because it is clear that these products are healthier than real cigarettes. »He declares while adding« But, it is clear that these new products are very attractive to young people, they are then likely to develop a nicotine addiction"
This month, Health Canada introduced a new program that aims to curb vaping among young people. The organization recommends further restricting advertising and developing information campaigns on the dangers of electronic cigarettes. Dr Milan Khara believes that more information is needed on the subject in order to make changes in the legislation. " How to both address cigarette addiction problems in young adults and prevent youth from consuming harmful products. What kind of measures could address this issue?"
Source : Ici.radio-canada.ca/
