The HSE has launched a new youth vaping and nicotine prevention campaign. This new campaign highlights the risks of youth vaping and nicotine use.
Vaping can lead to smoking or addiction to other substances. Children and young people are more at risk of the negative effects of nicotine which include problems with attention and learning, mood, impulse control and anxiety as well as problems sleeping and mental health difficulties, such as low mood. It can cause damage to your heart, lungs, teeth and gums, the developing brain and blood vessels. Over time these risks may cause diseases such as heart disease, lung disease and cancer.
For more information on how vaping can affect your oral health, see our Vaping & Nicotine Pouches and Your Oral Health Postcard.