Electronic cigarettes

October 1, 2019
Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff

Is Vaping Safe? 1 in 5 Young Americans Think So.

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ASCO’s annual National Cancer Opinion Survey has revealed that many young adults incorrectly believe that using e-cigarettes, or vaping, is harmless and not addictive.

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How to Quit Smoking and Using Tobacco Products

Many treatments and resources are available for people who want to quit smoking or using other tobacco products. Your chances of success are higher if your plan includes these steps:

  • Set a quit date

  • Develop ways to deal with situations that prompt you to use tobacco

  • Build a network of support

  • See a counselor

  • Use medications to help you quit

Talk with your doctor to develop a plan that will work for you.

Health Risks of E-cigarettes, Smokeless Tobacco, and Waterpipes

Tobacco use is responsible for more than 8 million deaths around the world each year. This includes many people who do not use tobacco but are exposed to its effects.

Cigarette smoking is the most common way to use tobacco worldwide. However, there are many other ways, and all of them are harmful. This information is about the use of tobacco and/or related chemicals such as nicotine in forms other than cigarettes.

Examples of these other forms include:

  • E-cigarettes or "vaping"

  • Smokeless tobacco

  • Waterpipes

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