Consequences of Vaping for Teens

March 30, 2026/Parents Inc of New Jersey/Comments Off

Vaping has been around since 2007 and has become the most commonly used tobacco product among teens over the last ten years.

Quick Facts on Vaping

Teens are more susceptible to nicotine addiction than adults
Most vapes contain nicotine which is highly addictive and can affect brain development
There are chemicals in vapes like formaldehyde which can cause damage to the brain

Vapes contain harmful chemicals and metals that are very fine and can be inhaled very deep into the lungs
Vaping is said to be less harmful than smoking cigarettes, but it is still unsafe
Young vapers experience headaches and migraines

“Smoking kills more Americans each year than alcohol, car accidents, murders, suicides, drugs, and fires combined.” -Truth n.d.

In 2021, more than 2 million middle and high school students in the U.S. reported their use of vaping
Since 2019, vape use has increased 1,000% among high school students and 400% among middle school students
Over the last three years, 1 in 5 children have tried vaping
In 2020, 68 people died from vaping and 15% of them were adolescents

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