The Epidemic In Young People
Nicotine epidemic in young people refers to the alarming increase in the use of nicotine-containing products among adolescents and young adults, which has reached epidemic proportions in many countries. There are several factors that have contributed to the nicotine epidemic in young people. One of the main factors is the aggressive marketing and promotion of nicotine-containing products by the tobacco and vaping industries, which have targeted young people with appealing flavors, attractive packaging, and social media campaigns.
Another factor contributing to the nicotine epidemic in young people is the misconception that these products are safe alternatives to traditional cigarettes. Many young people, particularly those who have never smoked cigarettes, may be unaware of the potential risks and addictive nature of nicotine-containing products.
Meet the Team
Estefano Lopez
Estefano is senior majoring in Digital + Interactive Media at Florida International University. Born and raised in Miami, he grew up around all sorts of different cultures and is a believer that people can and should do good in the world. Having grown around people who were addicted to vapes, he has first handedly seen the mental and physical tolls they take on people and believes in bringing awareness to these situations. In the future, he would like to work in the film industry, particularly as a film-maker.
Jonathan Casaverde
Jonathan Casaverde Maimon is a student at FIU's CARTA majoring in Digital Communications. Jonathan is a multicultural and bilingual student based in Broward County.
They work for a strategic consulting firm as an Outreach Associate, and were part of pantherNOW, a student-led newspaper publication.
Jonathan has a background in public communications as well as design and photography. Jonathan plans to master in political communications and work in Washington DC after graduating.
Yenifer Rivas
Yenifer is a senior at Florida International University majoring in digital communications and media. After graduation, she plans to work in the radio entertainment industry and work as a radio personality. She has witnessed the impact vaping can have on academic performance and mental health.
Our Team
We began this project with the mission of informing others about the dangers that the new nicotine epidemic poses on todays younger generations. Our team consists of people who have seen firsthand the effects vapes have on people and just how dangerous it is.
Position/Role
Estefano Lopez
Estefano is senior majoring in Digital + Interactive Media at Florida International University. Born and raised in Miami, he grew up around all sorts of different cultures and is a believer that people can and should do good in the world. From a young age, he has experienced how vaping devices can affect loved ones around him and believes in bringing awareness to the harm these devices can do to others.
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Jonathan Casaverde
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Yenifer Rivas
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