Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
These devices (commonly called electronic cigarettes) are metal or plastic tubes
that contain a cartridge filled with liquid that is vaporized by a battery-powered heating element.
The devices heat and vaporize a solution that typically contains nicotine; the aerosol is inhaled
by the user when they draw on the device. The user then exhales a cloud of aerosol which
includes toxins and other pollutants, much like secondhand smoke from a cigarette.
The aerosol contains nicotine and ultrafine particles, including metals and chemicals such as
Benzene, Formaldehyde, and Toluene which are known carcinogens.
Reference:
Connecticut Department of Public Health - ENDS Fact Sheet
Additional Information about Smoking and Tobacco use can be found on the
Connecticut Department of Public Health website
SHS Vaping Assembly
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