And for Black Americans, it's not just an injustice - it's killing us
Most vapes including disposable vapes, pod systems, and mods contain metallic components such as: Lithium-ion batteries (metal casing) Coils (usually made from stainless steel, nickel, or kanthal) Internal wiring and circuits Metallic mouthpieces or tanks When a person passes through a metal detector, these metal parts can trigger an alert
One of the dangerous chemicals that can be found in JUUL vape pens is formaldehyde, which is irritating to both the upper respiratory system when inhaled, and the gastrointestinal tract if ingested
Governments are attempting to implement anti-smoking campaigns, but enforcement remains inconsistent
There are growing concerns that depictions of smoking will have a strong influence on younger audiences who are curious to try it themselves
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