Vaping Health Advice — RACP Paediatrics MCQ
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Correct answer: D — Vaping is not risk-free; nicotine in e-cigarettes is addictive and harmful to the developing adolescent brain, and the long-term health effects are unknown
E-cigarettes/vaping: nicotine is highly addictive and harmful to the developing adolescent brain (affecting attention, learning, mood). Other ingredients may cause lung injury. Vaping is NOT recommended as a smoking cessation tool in adolescents. In Australia, nicotine-containing e-cigarettes require a prescription.
Reference: RACP – 2024 – Position Statement on E-Cigarettes