5 Vaping Facts Every Quebecer Should Know About Health Risks and Regulations

Vaping has surged in Quebec: 7% of residents aged 15 and over reported using electronic cigarettes in the 30 days before a 2023 survey, up sharply from 4% in 2020. An electronic cigarette heats liquid into an aerosol that users inhale, and most of these liquids contain nicotine, solvents like propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, and artificial flavours. While some adults turn to vaping as a smoking alternative, the health picture is far from clear-cut, especially for young people whose developing brains are vulnerable to nicotine’s effects on memory, concentration, and impulse control. Nicotine dependence can …