Tobacco & vapour products prevention

A comprehensive approach to tobacco control, including school policies and evidenced-based programs, can reduce tobacco and vapour products use among school-aged children and youth. 

Tobacco and Vapour Products Reduction Coordinators can:

• Provide evidence-based resources 
• Facilitate in-class presentations for students
• Train teachers and healthcare providers  
  

More information for children, youth and young adults

Health Canada resources on smoking, vaping and tobacco

• Health Canada parent tip sheet on vaping
• Health Canada infographic on mechanics of vaping
• Consider the Consequences - vaping prevention site by Health Canada
• Request a Consider the Consequences of Vaping Awareness Tour

BC Lung Vapour Product Resources 

• Vaping Prevention Toolkit for Grades 5 to 7
  

Centres for Disease Control & Prevention: Youth Tobacco Prevention

The Truth Campaign

Stanford University Research Into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising  

Smoke-Free Movies  

Youth Statistics

McCreary Centre Society BC Adolescent Health Survey

• Youth Research Academy - Clearing the Air: A youth-led research project about vaping
  

Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CSTADS)