The Office of the Surgeon General shares an important message about the possible dangers of e-cigarette use by young people.
television icon Watch VideoNo matter how it's delivered, nicotine is harmful for youth and young adults. E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine as well as other chemicals that are known to damage health. For example, users risk exposing their respiratory systems to potentially harmful chemicals in e-cigarettes. Read about these and other risks young people face if they use e-cigarettes.
You can influence your children's decision about whether to use e-cigarettes. Even if you have used tobacco yourself, your children will listen if you discuss your struggles with nicotine addiction. Be clear that you don't approve of them smoking or using e-cigarettes, and that you expect them to live tobacco-free.
Use CDC's Parent Tip Sheet to help you talk with your children. This tip sheet offers facts and practical ways to start conversations with young people about the risks of e-cigarette use.
E-cigarettes are relatively new products and many people don't know much about them. For example, many young people don't know that most e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Share information from this website with your friends and family so they can learn the facts about e-cigarettes.
You can find many resources that discuss e-cigarette use among young people on this website. For general information on e-cigarettes, visit cdc.gov/e-cigarettes. For information about Surgeon General's reports, visit surgeongeneral.gov.
Please contact us at SGReports@cdc.gov if you have questions about the report or content on this site.