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Use of E-cigarettes in the Province of Alberta - Coggle Diagram
Use of E-cigarettes in the Province of Alberta
Economic
costs of treating young patients with vape related health issues
cost of continued lifetime treatment of health issues developed at a young age
vape product companies lose revenue
potential of consumers finding outside market for unregulated product
Political
altering the legal age of accessing vape products
current legislation does not explicitly mention vaping
ban flavoured products that may attract younger demographic
legislation could better regulate use, content quality, advertising and provide funding for research
Individual
education of youth, caregivers and schools on health effects of vaping
vaping products used as smoking cessation aids
exposure to product through advertising or social means may increase potential for use
Scientific
newer data on negative health effects of e-cigarettes
evidence needed to confirm long term effects
comparison against 'known' threats such as tobacco cigarettes
evidence needed on effects of secondhand exposure
relatively new product with limited research on effects
Social
increase of e-cigarette use evident in youth population
advertising and targeting of young demographics
vaping as a medium of socializing