Tobacco cessation is crucial for protecting the health and well-being of children and families. E-cigarettes, including high-nicotine pod-based products like JUUL, are rapidly rising in popularity among adolescents in Ontario, with over 25% of grade 11 and 12 students reporting use in the past year in 2021. Adolescents are especially vulnerable to nicotine addiction because their brains are still developing. E-cigarettes pose serious health risks, containing toxic substances that can impact heart and lung health, as well as athletic performance. Reducing tobacco and e-cigarette use is essential for promoting long-term health, and we offer a variety of resources to help support families in quitting.
Resources
AAP E-Cigarette and Vaping Curriculum
This curriculum focuses on addressing youth E-cigarette prevention and cessation based on current evidence and best practices.
Physicians for a Smoke-free Canada
National Health Organization of Canadian physicians who share one goal: the reduction of tobacco-caused illness through reduced smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke
Healthy Kids Podcast: Dr. Sam Chang
Dr. Sam Chang speaks about the health effects of e-cigarettes and vaping
Tobacco Prevention Toolkit from Standford University
Theory-based and evidence-informed resources created by educators, parents, and researchers aimed at preventing middle and high school students’ use of tobacco and nicotine.
