CHEMISTRY, HEALTH AND CITIZENSHIP: AN EXTENSION ACTIVITY FOCUSING ON THE HARMFUL EFFECTS CAUSED BY THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

Smoking is associated with several diseases, regardless of the type of cigarette used. However, electronic cigarettes do not have specific legislation that controls the quantity and types of substances present in their composition. Given the increasing use of electronic cigarettes, it is essential to make users aware of the dangers that these devices pose to health. This awareness-raising role should be widely promoted in schools and educational institutions, whether through lectures, classes or discussion groups. Considering that young people are the main people affected by the use of electronic cigarettes, this work aimed to address this issue through a lecture given by the PET-Chemistry group of the Federal University of Campina Grande. The lecture, held at a State Full-Time School, addressed the reckless use of electronic cigarettes and the dangers they pose to health.