The fact that puff devices look like toys creates the perception of 'harmless'.
Experts pointing out that electronic cigarettes, called puffs, which are becoming more and more common among young people day by day, have an addictive effect despite seeming innocent, have become popular for many reasons. . Referring to the factors that increase the use of the puff device, Prof. Dr. Onur Noyan said, “It is a colorful device that looks like a toy, is small in size, emits little smoke and is thought to be harmless. The appearance of some artists and social media influencers using puff devices also affects its popularity.” he says and warns that it may ease the transition to smoking or cause those who want to quit smoking to switch to a new addiction.
Prof. Dr. Onur Noyan made statements about the use of electronic cigarettes called puff, which has become widespread especially among young people recently.
Its addictive effect is not different from cigarettes
Starting his speech by saying that cigarettes and cigarettes have different contents, Prof. Dr. Onur Noyan said, “Cigarette is a product made from tobacco that releases nicotine and various harmful chemicals when burned. Puff devices are generally tobacco-free electronic cigarettes. Puff devices provide a nicotine-like effect by heating and vaporizing liquid nicotine, flavors and other chemicals. Cigarettes and other tobacco products are available in solid or liquid form that contain nicotine. Therefore, the addictive effect of colorful and innocent-looking puff devices is not different from cigarettes.” He said.
Seeing celebrities using them affects the popularity of the devices. causes more use. It's a colorful, toy-like device that's small in size, produces little smoke, and is thought to be harmless. It may look more attractive when compared to the packages on which the harms of smoking are shown. Also, some sa The appearance of naysayers and social media phenomena using puff devices also affects its popularity. Puff devices can be used even in places where smoking is prohibited. Reasons such as being thought to be less harmful or not harmful at all, believing that it will not be addictive, being preferred more with the thought of 'I don't smoke' and having different flavors are among the factors that lead to the increase in the use of puff devices.” He said.
It may cause a transition to a new addiction
Underlining that the use of puff devices brings many risks, Prof. Dr. Onur Noyan said, “It may be easier for young people to start using these devices due to factors such as friend influence, popularity expectation, envy, curiosity and other reasons.” He warned of the potential risks of these devices and concluded his words as follows:
“Although there is not enough information about the long-term effects of the chemicals contained in these devices, it is reported that they can cause lung infections and respiratory difficulties. In addition, puff devices can facilitate the transition to smoking and cause those who want to quit smoking to switch to a new addiction. We are not yet aware of many of the dangers that await us in the coming years. For this reason, it is very important not to touch tobacco and tobacco products at all, in the hope that avoiding the use of all kinds of tobacco and tobacco products will close the road to addiction.”
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