World No Tobacco Day

We all know smoking is terrible for your health: let us help you make lasting change and quit for good.

While it’s encouraging to see a downward trend in young people smoking, research suggests the popularity of vaping (using e-cigarettes) is on the rise in young Victorians. While some perceive vaping as less harmful than smoking, the full health implications of vaping are not yet fully known. Vaping can still be addictive, fill your body with harmful nicotine and chemicals, and cause damage to your lungs.

Read about the dangers of smoking and vaping below, and learn how Deakin's services can support you to quit and begin your journey towards better health.

Appealing flavours, hidden dangers

Manipulative product designs, attractive flavours, and glamourised marketing create a false sense of security and evoke desirability. We need to break the illusion.

WHO's World No Tobacco Day falls on 31 May each year and aims to spotlight the harm, disease and death caused by global nicotine use. This year, the theme is 'Unmask the Appeal #TobaccoExposed': learn more about he sneaky tactics (like fancy flavours) tobacco, nicotine and related industries use to lure in new users – especially young people.

Visit the World No Tobacco Day website

Did you know?

Vaping has long term effects on your health.

Vaping can have lasting effects on blood pressure, heart rate and lung function.
Deakin says 'no' to smoking.

Using smoking, vaping and tobacco products is prohibited on all University property including grounds, buildings and carparks.
Vapes are intentionally designed to keep you hooked.

Many vapes labelled as 'nicotine-free' still contain harmful and addictive chemicals.
You can get help to quit smoking or vaping on campus.

Quit services are available at Deakin Health and Wellbeing Centres.