This presentation will introduce statistics on the vaping epidemic and share education on the harmful effects that vaping has on our youth.
Guest Speaker: Kevin Ramirez, Youth ESD Prevention Project Coordinator, Hawai‘i Public Health Institute
Learning Objectives:
- Compare national, state and local Hawai’i youth vaping rates
- Educate the public on the potential health impacts of youth vaping
- Address the recent changes in ESD technology that increase the vulnerability of youth to ESD use and nicotine addiction
- Examine current resources that exist for youth vaping cessation
CE Information: 1.5 CECH for CHES
Disclosures: There are no conflicts of interest to disclose.

Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: PM99036_04242020
Category 1 Credits: 1.5
Continuing Competency Credits: 1.5
Advanced Credits: 0
Activity #: 155376
Performance Indicators: 12.2.4, 12.4.4, 9.4.4
RD Total Credits: 1.5
Level 1: No
Level 2: Yes
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Primary Domain: Public Health Sciences Skills
Secondary Domain: Data Analytics and Assessment Skills