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Today’s Child

• It can cause lung failure. Recently, a 17-year-old released
a video to show other teens what can happen from vaping
– he survived after being in an induced coma for 10 days.
• A US poll showed that 40% of teens surveyed use
products containing TCH, the active and very addictive
ingredient of marijuana which can damage the brain and
can have long term effects.
• Devices have been known to catch fire and even explode.
One such case resulted in a death.
• Overall, vaping can cause death.
Please remember that Hookahs or Shishas can cause the
and even higher levels than cigarettes. These metals are same damage as e-cigarettes. The bottom line is you have
released as nanoparticles that penetrate the respiratory no idea what you are buying, or what is in that cartridge.
system causing irreversible scarring and damage. They are The risk you are taking is potentially terrifying.
linked to an increased risk of cancer.
• They contain Formaldehyde, an embalming fluid which Just because everyone seems to
also increases the risk of cancer.
• There are increasing reports of lipoid pneumonia. be doing it, it doesn’t mean you
This is an inflammatory reaction to the presence of lipid should!

substances (fat deposits) in the lungs. The source is the
glycerine-based oils found in vaping compounds. About Life Talk® Forum
• A new study conducted in Adelaide found that flavoured Life Talk’s mission is to create happy, successful and fulfilled
e-cigarette liquids can kill lung cells. Some countries are youth guided by sound values. Life Talk is a non-profit
considering banning the flavoured liquids. Whilst research organisation dedicated to raising awareness and seeking
is on-going, apple flavoured liquids appear to be the most solutions to the challenges faced by parents and their
dangerous. children.

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