Episode 5 - Vaping & E-Cigarettes Simplified
About the Episode
Vaping and the use of e-cigarettes have quickly replaced traditional cigarette smoking for many people over the past 20 years.
In Vaping & E-Cigarettes Simplified, Kira Koon, Health Educator at Sentara Health Plans, explains what vapes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products are and how they’re often marketed especially to teens. She breaks down how nicotine works in the body, why it’s so addictive, and the short-term and long-term health risks that come with vaping and tobacco use.
This episode also explores teen vaping trends, why youth are particularly at risk, and how to have open conversations with teens about vaping and nicotine. Finally, Kira shares practical, evidence-based ways to quit, including smoking cessation programs and how to build a support system for your quit journey.
In This Episode
- Vapes, vaping, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products
- How tobacco products are marketed, especially to young people
- How nicotine works and why it's addictive
- The short-term and long-term health risks of vaping and tobacco use
- Teen vaping trends and why youth are at higher risk
- How to talk to teens about vaping and nicotine use
- Practical, evidence-based ways to quit, including smoking cessation programs.
Also Listen On
Subscribe and Review
Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Health Simplified on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Stay Connected
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Sentara Health Plans. The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. We strongly encourage you to consult with your primary care physician before taking any actions based on the information provided in this podcast.