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The impact of conventional and nonconventional inhalants on children and adolescents
Author(s) -
Nasr Samya Z.,
Nasrallah Ali Ibrahim,
Abdulghani Mariam,
Sweet Stuart C.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pediatric pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.866
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1099-0496
pISSN - 8755-6863
DOI - 10.1002/ppul.23836
Subject(s) - medicine , intoxicative inhalant , call to action , public health , substance abuse , population , health care , environmental health , adolescent health , health policy , population health , psychiatry , nursing , advertising , political science , toxicology , law , business , biology
Aim Inhalant abuse in the adolescent population is a growing concern for care givers, communities, physicians, and medical providers. The aim of this article is to provide a review of the literature about this new challenge. In addition, it raises awareness about recent health policy rulings. Methods Review of the literature was done. Results In this review article, the prevalence of different modes of inhalant use and abuse in children and young adults and their potential health implications will be examined: Cigarettes, ENDS (E Cigarettes), Hookah, Marijuana, and Huffing. Additionally, marketing and advertising tactics will be reviewed to understand how they target this population. A review of current health policy recommendations from the FDA, American Thoracic Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics will also be discussed. Conclusion The rapid rise in e‐cigarette and hookah use in school aged children should trigger a call to action in the medical and public health communities. Health policy recommendations need to be made to reduce the level of adolescent substance abuse.