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Print version of infographic with sources Lethality [1] Nicotine is an acute toxin Liquid nicotine can be harmful when swallowed or absorbed through the skin Symptoms include: Nausea Vomiting Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Seizures Death Just a few drops of liquid nicotine could result in a trip to the ER Lethality depends on the weight of the child and the concentration of liquid nicotine Ingesting less than a quarter of a teaspoon of 1.8% concentrated liquid nicotine can be fatal to a 50 pound child A Growing Problem [2] [2] Poison control centers reported a 145 percent increase in calls involving e-cigs and liquid nicotine between 2013 and 2014 More than half of these exposures occurred in children ages 5 and under Safety Tips Keep liquid nicotine and e-cigarettes locked up, out of sight, and out of reach Make sure liquid nicotine is stored in child-resistant containers Protect your skin when handling liquid nicotine Program the poison control number into your phone and call immediately if skin contact or ingestion occurs: 1 (800) 222-1222 [1] Tobacco Control Legal Consortium
In 2009, tobacco productsprimarily cigarette butts comprised nearly 38% of all collected litter items from roadways and streets
Talio MC, Luconi MO, Fernndez LP (2011) Determination of nickel in cigarettes smoke by molecular fluorescence
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Survey: Youth smoking at all-time recorded low A local smoking prevention educator is not surprised that youth cigarette smoking in the U.S
