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Learn more about secondhand aerosol.
Learn more about secondhand aerosol.
START YOUR QUIT TODAY
1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)

MAKE CLEAN AIR THE STANDARD

Much like secondhand smoke, secondhand aerosol emitted from e-cigarettes can be harmful and may put anyone who encounters it at risk.

Making Personal Safety Personal

Eliminating exposure to secondhand aerosol makes a safer community for everyone. Taking the necessary actions to protect shared air is the first step.

Staying a Step Ahead

While research continues to grow in this area, science already shows that secondhand aerosol can contain nicotine, heavy metals and cancer causing agents. Eliminating exposure secondhand aerosol is an important step to keep everyone safe. Know that facts to help protect others from secondhand aerosol.

The Usual Suspect

Exposure to nicotine, a known toxin, is dangerous for youth, pregnant women and non-users. It’s been shown to impact brain development and hinder learning, memory and attention.

Clouded by Chemicals

Secondhand aerosol can contain cancer-causing agents, volatile organic compounds and heavy metals such as nickel, tin and lead. These compounds are on the FDA’s list of harmful or potentially harmful substances.

A Taste Anything But Harmless

Studies show that even the flavoring can be hazardous. Diacetyl, a chemical in flavoring, has been connected to a major lung disease.

How We Can All Help

It’s up to all of us (users and non-users alike) to keep the air we share clean and bystanders safe. Protect yourself and others through easy preventative measures.

  • MAKE CLEAN AIR THE STANDARD.

    Including e-cigarettes in smoke-free policies at work and in public places provides protection from exposure to secondhand aerosol.

  • TREAT SECONDHAND AEROSOL THE SAME AS SECONDHAND SMOKE.

    Communities are already familiar with smoke-free policies. Treating secondhand aerosol the same as secondhand smoke make policies easier to follow.

  • AVOID THE DOMINO EFFECT.

    Studies have found that youth exposed to e-cigarettes are six times more likely to become cigarette users. This puts them in a position that can lead to lifelong addiction.
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Take Control of Your Health and Safety

Learn more about the dangers of e-cigarettes and secondhand aerosol at smokefree.ne.gov or get help quitting by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).