E-Cigarettes and Vaping: A Public Health Epidemic
Webinar Overview
E-cigarettes were originally developed as a smoking cessation aid, but instead have addicted a new generation of non-smokers at epidemic levels. Join CASAT and the Truth Initiative® for an informational webinar to learn more about the JUUL/e-cigarette phenomenon sweeping across the nation. We will discuss the evolution of e-cigarettes, JUUL usage patterns and behaviors among young adults, and how professionals can empower the public to know the risks and protect their health.
During this webinar participants will:
- Identify the components, mechanism of action and iterations of the electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) or “e-cigarettes”.
- Identify trends of e-cigarette use among youth and young adults.
- Identify the current knowledge on the health effects and potential risks of e-cigarette usage.
- Identify current smoking prevention and cessation resources for young e-cigarette users and their parents.
Presenters
Barbara Schillo, PhD, is the Vice President of the Truth Initiative Schroeder Institute. Dr. Schillo assists Truth Initiative's leadership in conducting science and policy-related research to help inform youth and young adult tobacco-related policy and practice. Randall Simpson, MPH, is a Research Associate at Truth Initiative Schroeder Institute. She is responsible for conducting program evaluation activities and contributing to policy research projects. Truth Initiative is a national public health organization that is inspiring tobacco-free lives and building a culture where all youth and young adults reject tobacco.
Webinar Details
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Pacific
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Hawaii
11:00 am - 12:30 pm American Samoa
Thursday, May 9, 2019
10:00 am - 11:30 am Republic of the Marshall Islands
9:00 am - 10:30 am Pohnpei and Kosrae
8:00 am - 9:30 am Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap
7:00 am - 8:30 am Republic of Palau
Cost: Free!
Continuing Education: Participants can request a certificate of participation documenting 1.5 hours of continuing education.
Questions? Contact Clarissa Lam Yuen ([email protected]) for any questions or difficulty in registering.