I need an Essay and a Presentation. Attached are PICOT questions, and an outline for both the essay and the presentation.
PICOT questions:
P: Adolescents aged 13-18 who vape
I: Education on the health risks of vaping
C: No education or standard school health curriculum
O: Reduced vaping initiation and usage
T: Within 6 months
Question: In adolescents aged 13-18, does targeted education on vaping’s health risks compared to standard school health curriculum reduce the initiation and usage of vaping within 6 months?
Presentation outline:
1. Introduction
• Brief Overview of Smoking and Vaping
• Definition of smoking (traditional cigarettes) and vaping (e-cigarettes)
• Public Health Importance
• Why understanding the risks of smoking and vaping matters
• Brief statistics on smoking and vaping prevalence
2. Historical Background
• Smoking
• Rise of tobacco use and the initial public health response
• Vaping
• Emergence of e-cigarettes as a perceived safer alternative
• Increase in vaping among young people
3. Health Risks of Smoking
• Respiratory System
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Lung cancer
• Decreased lung function
• Cardiovascular System
• Increased risk of heart disease
• Stroke and high blood pressure
• Other Health Effects
• Oral cancers, reproductive harm, immune system suppression
4. Health Risks of Vaping
• Respiratory System
• Increased airway resistance and inflammation
• Risk of lung injury (EVALI)
• Uncertainty around long-term impacts
• Cardiovascular System
• Increased heart rate and blood pressure
• Potential increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
• Other Health Effects
• Concerns over flavorings, nicotine addiction, impact on youth development
5. Comparative Analysis: Smoking vs. Vaping
• Short-Term vs. Long-Term Risks
• Immediate impacts on lungs and heart
• Uncertainties of long-term vaping vs. established smoking risks
• Addiction Potential
• Nicotine content and addiction in smoking vs. vaping
• Public Perception vs. Reality
• Vaping as a perceived safer alternative – is it true?
6. Public Health Strategies to Reduce Smoking and Vaping
• Education and Awareness Campaigns
• Targeting youth and at-risk populations
• Policy and Regulation
• Smoking bans, vaping restrictions, advertising regulations
• Smoking and Vaping Cessation Programs
• Behavioral therapies, nicotine replacement, medical interventions
7. Conclusion
• Summary of Key Health Risks
• Call to Action for Public Health Advocacy
• Importance of preventing both smoking and vaping
• Engaging in public health policies and personal responsibility
8. Q&A
• Open the floor for questions on the risks, comparisons, and prevention strategies.
