CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Changing the Course of the Vaping Epidemic Through Advocacy

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the dangers of the e-cigarette epidemic and the need for advocacy to address the issue. The speakers highlight the addictive nature of e-cigarettes and the targeted marketing towards vulnerable populations, such as children and minority communities. They also emphasize the importance of understanding the evidence and educating others about the risks associated with e-cigarette use. The transcript suggests several ways individuals can get involved, including educating children, engaging with patients, reaching out to parents, advocating for policies, and supporting tobacco cessation resources. The speakers emphasize the need to address disparities in e-cigarette use and the importance of achieving health equity. They highlight the role of healthcare professionals, researchers, and policy makers in making a difference and offer resources for further education and involvement. Overall, the transcript provides a call to action to address the e-cigarette epidemic and protect the health of future generations.

Meta Tag

Category Tobacco Cessation and Preventi

Session ID 1153

Speaker Sarah Bauer

Speaker Sucharita Kher

Speaker Evan Stepp

Speaker Susan Walley

Track Tobacco Cessation and Prevention

Track Lung Cancer

Keywords

e-cigarette epidemic

advocacy

addictive nature

targeted marketing

vulnerable populations

risks

educating children

advocating for policies

health equity

call to action