Know the Risks

E-Cigarettes & Young People

Virtual Field Trip The Facts on E-Cigarette Use

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Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are now the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth. But do students know the risks associated with these products? The latest U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on E-cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults concludes that nicotine exposure during adolescence can cause addiction and can harm the developing brain.

For this very special Virtual Field Trip, join Discovery Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to examine the science behind e-cigarettes and the impact they can have on teenagers’ health and well-being.

Talk to Your Students

Download this companion activity and start a dialogue with your classroom prior to the virtual field trip.

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More Information

For more information visit E-cigarettes.SurgeonGeneral.gov