E-Cigarettes and Vaping: A Public Health Epidemic

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. 

Starts: May. 8, 2019 4:00 pm
Ends: May. 8, 2019 5:30 pm
Timezone:
US/Pacific
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