Tennessee Together Student Survey Highlights Opportunity for Parents to Prevent Youth Substance Use
February 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – Parents have a valuable opportunity to influence their children’s use of substances if they approach the conversation in early middle school grades, but these conversations are only happening for about half of Tennessee youth. That is one of the primary takeaways highlighted by the first-ever TN Together Student Survey.
This data shows that Tennessee youth appear to misuse alcohol and marijuana at lower rates than national averages. Rates of misuse of prescription pain relievers are comparable to the national average and tobacco use is about two percent higher than the national average. Comparing state-specific statistics over time, Tennessee youth reported misusing alcohol, tobacco, and pain relievers at lower rates in 2016–2017 than in 2011–2012.
American Heart Association Launches #QuitLying Day to Combat Youth Vaping in Schools Across the Country
January 27, 2020
Nashville, TN – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is working with over 100 schools across the country to give students the opportunity to demand accountability by e-cigarette companies for spending millions marketing products directly to youth.
Local AHA awarded a grant to launch anti-vaping campaigns in two Middle Tennessee School Districts. (American Heart Association)
House Committee Approves Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
November 21, 2019
Washington, D.C. – The American Heart Association released the following statement following the House Energy and Commerce mark-up and approval of H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019:
“We are pleased the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act passed through the Energy and Commerce Committee today”
Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act passes through the Energy and Commerce Committee.
American Heart Association says Vaping Industry faces a triple threat: Science, Advocacy, Community Action
November 16, 2019
Philadelphia, PA – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, today announced an aggressive, three-pronged initiative involving research, policy advocacy and youth activation intended to urgently address the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use.
The initiative, launched as 1 in 4 high school students nationwide report using e-cigarettes, has three central components.
American Heart Association announces sweeping research investment, policy advocacy fund and youth activation campaign demanding “Big Vape” to #QuitLying (American Heart Association)
Tennessee Department of Health reports First Death from Vaping Associated Respiratory Disease
October 17, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (THD) has reported one death in a patient with serious respiratory disease associated with use of electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices. This is the first such death reported in Tennessee.
“We are extremely saddened by this loss of life and extend our sincere condolences to the patient’s family,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP.
Cluster of Illness in 49 States Linked to E-cigarette Use.
TDH Statement on Outbreak of Vaping Associated Lung Injury
October 14, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health has received reports of 49 cases of serious lung injury among people who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices. This is an immediate public health concern with potentially severe consequences.
E-cigarette. (American Heart Association)
THD reports Six Cases of Vaping Association Respiratory Disease
September 8, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health has reported six cases of suspected serious respiratory disease among people who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a cluster of severe pulmonary disease among people who use e-cigarettes or vape, with 215 cases reported to date in 25 states.
Cluster of Illness in 25 States Linked to Electronic Cigarette Use. (American Heart Association)
TDH Urges Providers to Report Cases of Vaping-associated Respiratory Illness
August 25, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is asking health care providers across the state to report any cases of suspected serious respiratory illness they treat among patients who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a cluster of severe pulmonary disease among people who use e-cigarettes or vape, with more than 150 cases reported to date in 16 states.
Closeup of woman smoking electronic cigarette outdoor. (American Heart Association)
