Public Health Spotlight: E-cigs not safe for kids
Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:42am
By:
Tina Moen, Wabasha County SHIP
Nearly all e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm the developing adolescent brain. Because the brain is still developing until about age 25, youth and young adult exposure to nicotine can lead to addiction and disrupt attention and learning. No amount of nicotine is safe for youth.
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