Vaping Trends and Appeal to Young People

Study Notes

Vaping Devices and Teenagers

Many popular vaping devices, such as Elf Bars, have a toy-like appearance that experts worry may entice a new generation of users.
Elf Bars are brightly colored e-cigarettes with gentle slopes for inhalation, available in flavors like piña colada and strawberry-kiwi.
Each Elf Bar contains the nicotine equivalent of 590 cigarettes, according to one estimate.

Rise of Trendy Vapes

The understated look of Juul has been replaced by vibrant designs, often corresponding to flavors, in brands like Elf Bars.
Health experts are concerned that these new vapes may hook more teenagers, as they are designed to be appealing to young people.
About 1 in 10 high school students have used an e-cigarette in the past month, according to the National Youth Tobacco Survey.

Nicotine Risks

Nicotine is especially addictive for young people and poses both immediate and long-term lung damage risks.

Marketing to Teens

Elf Bar, also sold as EBDesign and EBCreate, has become the leading e-cigarette brand among middle and high school students who vape.
Other visually similar products, such as Flum Pebble, Juicy Bar, Air Bar Nex, and Lost Mary, abound.
Experts believe that the appearance of these disposable e-cigarettes is geared to attract adolescents and even children.

Comparisons to Joe Camel

The look of Elf Bars is compared to Joe Camel, a cartoon character retired by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company due to criticism that it targeted children.
Decades later, e-cigarette brands are making similar visual appeals to kids.
The FDA has issued warnings to companies selling nicotine products that resemble juice boxes.

Description

This quiz explores the evolution of vaping devices and their appeal to a new generation of users. It delves into the changing designs and popularity of e-cigarettes among young people. Test your knowledge on the shifting trends and concerns surrounding vaping.