OVERVIEW

E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING AMONG TEENAGERS IN AUSTRALIA

Title

What is vaping?

E-cigarettes are battery-powered electronic devices designed to heat a liquid and inhale to create vapor, simulating smoking.

This is commonly known as 'vaping'.

Definition of key word(s)

This essay examines how the availability of vaping and peer influence increase electronic cigarette use among Australian teenagers. It discusses the addictive properties of nicotine and the associated health risks and recommends stricter regulations and educational initiatives as possible solutions.

Purpose statement (be explicit about causes, consequences & solutions)

PROBLEM ANALYSIS

Easy Access to Vapes and Their Sugarcoated Appeal.

Cause 1

Cancer Council. (2022). New research finds Aussie teens find illegal vapes easy to access. [online] Available at: [Accessed 30 May 2024].

The report targets the "sugar coating" advertising method used by manufacturers, that sticks out to teenagers by making these vapes easily accessible and tempting.

Cause 1 evidence

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The report challenges the manufacturers' "sugar coating" marketing strategy, which appeals to teenagers by making these vapes easily available and appealing.

Evaluative comment on the source information

The Addictive Nature of Nicotine

Consequence(s) of cause 1

Cancer Council. (2022). New research finds Aussie teens find illegal vapes easy to access. [online] Available at: [Accessed 30 May 2024].

One quote in the reference focuses on a user's personal story about how nicotine in vapes can be addictive.

Consequence of cause 1 evidence

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Personal accounts give information from statistics a human point of view, therefore showing the real-life consequences of nicotine addiction.

Evaluative comment on the source information

Peer Influence.

Cause 2

Tobacco in Australia, 2012, '5.28 Peer-based approaches', Tobacco in Australia, viewed 31 May 2024, .

This article explains the impact on young adolescents and the coolness that young adults want to feel.

Cause 2 evidence

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Peer influence can take the form of introducing new items that contain nicotine and encouraging the idea of starting.

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Health Risks from E-cigarettes and Vaping

Consequence(s) of cause 2

Larcombe, A. et al., (2022), E-cigarette use and health risks. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Accessed May 15th, 2024, <https://doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.13299>.

The health hazards of e-cigarette use are examined in this study, including consequences on adolescent brain development and other health concerns.

Consequence of cause 1 evidence

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The biggest disadvantage of e-cigarettes is their potential for long-term health problems, especially those that young teenagers are unaware of.

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SOLUTION 1

Prevention of these behaviours can be achieved by teaching parents how their smoking and vaping habits affect their kids and giving them communication techniques to explain the risks.

Use digital outreach to engage a wider audience and develop educational initiatives and workshops to educate parents about the dangers of smoking and vaping.

Health organizations, schools and community centers should create and distribute educational materials about vaping and smoking.

Solution 1 Implementation (what? /how? /who?)

Parents who have completed their education offer better direction and supervision. This supports public health measures, which improves community health and benefits families.

Solution 1 benefit(s)

How does the solution address either the causes or

consequences given above ?

Egger, Sam et al, Parents Awareness of, and Influence on, Their 14-17-Year-Old Childs Vaping and Smoking Behaviours; an Analysis of 3242 Parent-Child Pairs in Australia (2024) 150Addictive behaviors10793.

This resource recommends effective solutions to reduce the effects of vaping and e-cigarettes.

Solution 1 evidence

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Such solutions require a lot of effort from governments, resulting in multiple investments.

Solution 1 limitation(s)

What are the challenges with implementing this solution?

SOLUTION 2

Limit the sale of nicotine-containing e-liquids and regulate flavoured e-liquids and disposable e-cigarettes.

Adopt rules to restrict the availability and accessibility of these goods and guarantee strict application of the current laws.

Decision makers and public health agencies.

Solution 2

Implementation (what?/how?/who?)

Ensuring compliance with existing laws to reduce illegal sales and imports.

Solution 2 benefit(s)

How does the solution address either the causes or

consequences given above?

Jongenelis, M.I. (2023) E-cigarette product preferences of Australian adolescent and adult users: a 2022 study, *BMC Public Health*, 23:220. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-15142-8.

It examines the e-cigarette and e-liquid preferences of Australian youth and adults. It highlights the popularity of flavored nicotine products and the need for stricter regulations to protect vulnerable populations.

Solution 2 evidence

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It can be a challenge for companies to ensure compliance with new regulations.

Jongenelis, M.I. (2023) E-cigarette product preferences of Australian adolescent and adult users: a 2022 study, *BMC Public Health*, 23:220. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-15142-8.

Limitations(s)

What are the challenges with implementing this solution?

Evidence

Include:

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CONCLUSION

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Plan, but you will need to include one in your AES10 Research Essay.

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