Young people are being reminded ‘every vape is a hit to your health’, as part of a new campaign launched by the NSW Government this week.
Developed in consultation with young people and medical experts, the campaign amplifies the voices of people aged 14 – 24 who have experienced the harms of vaping.
The campaign also uses powerful advertisements to encourage young people to consider the proven health harms of vaping, such as nicotine addiction, lung damage, breathlessness, nicotine poisoning and burns from exploding vapes.
It comes as the latest NSW Population Health Survey shows current vaping among people aged 16 to 24 has significantly increased to 16.5 per cent in 2021-22, up from 4.5 per cent two years prior.
The ‘Every vape is a hit to your health’ campaign builds on NSW Health’s successful ‘Do you know what you’re vaping?’ campaign and Vaping Toolkit and provides a range of support pathways for young people.
For support and advice about quitting vaping young people are encouraged to contact their general practitioner, download a quit vaping app, or call Quitline on 13 78 48.