Vaping | Beach Cities Health District

Know the Facts

In Los Angeles County, 1 in 10 high school students reported using e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. Use increases nationally, with 1 in 5 high school students reporting e-cigarette use.

But here in the Beach Cities, youth use is even higher than the national rate.

1 in 4 11th graders reported using electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes or other vaping devices in the past 30 days
4 in 5 11th graders reported it is fairly easy or very easy to obtain e-cigarettes or vaping devices

The Dangers of Vaping

As of September 17, 2019, 530 cases of lung illness associated with the use of e-cigarette products have been reported to the CDC. Seven deaths have been confirmed.

Vapes contain:

Nicotine, the highly addictive drug found in cigarettes
Flavoring like diacetyl, a chemical that has been linked to serious lung disease
Cancer-causing chemicals and other harmful substances

Parents, you’re the most important influence in your child’s life. Talk to them about the dangers of vaping today.

Tips to Talk About It

Always keep conversations open and honest
Come from a place of love, even when you’re having a tough conversation
Provide positive reinforcement
It’s never too early – or too late – to start the conversation
Parents, find tips to have the conversation

Offer Help

Find cessation resources here.
Find mental health and substance use resources and referrals here.

Recent News

10/14/2019: Beach Cities Health District Vaping Town Hall (KABC)
10/05/2019: Tobacco sales will be banned citywide (Easy Reader)
10/03/2019: City Prepares Ordinance To Ban Sales Of Vaping Products (Dig MB)
10/02/2019: Manhattan Beach will ban vape products but that's not all - a total tobacco ban is also on the way (The Beach Reporter)
10/02/2019: Beach Cities Health District Warns Against Vaping (Patch)
10/02/2019: Beach Cities Health District, Medical Community, Public Agencies Agree: People Should Refrain From Vaping (BCHD)
10/02/2019: Manhattan Beach will ban vape products but that's not all - a total tobacco ban is also on the way (The Beach Reporter)
09/07/2019: Redondo bans flavored tobacco, public smoking (Easy Reader)

Upcoming Event

Families Connected Parent Chat
Families Connected Parent Chat is held every Monday and is a free support group led by a licensed professional from the Thelma McMillen Center at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. This free support group is open to all parents. No registration necessary.
Every Monday, 10-11 a.m. (No Parent Chat Nov. 25, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30)
Beach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave. Suite 102, Redondo Beach