Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

What You Should Know About Vaping and E-cigarettes

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

8, 10, 11, 12

Overview

E-cigarettes and vapes have exploded in popularity in the last decade, especially among youth and young adults— from 2011 to 2015, e-cigarette use among high school students in the US increased by 900%. In this video, biobehavioral scientist Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin explains what you're actually inhaling when you vape (hint: it's definitely not water vapor) and explores the disturbing marketing tactics being used to target kids.

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    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    Other

    Resource Provider other

    Ted Ed
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    PD
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