02/02/2024 assistants of the Department of Propaedeutics of Childhood Diseases of SMU Abaeva K.D. and Koyshybaeva K.Zh. together with its supervisory groups 3405 and 3303, the Faculty of Pediatrics, held an event (round table) at Semey Secondary School No. 39 named after Alikhan Bukeikhan on the topic: “On the dangers of smoking and electronic cigarettes on the health of a teenager” as part of educational work. This event was attended by school teachers, the head teacher for educational work, the responsible teacher for educational work, a nurse, and school students in grades 9-10 (boys).

In the modern world, many interesting and seemingly useful inventions are being invented. One such innovation is the electronic cigarette. Young teenagers, trying to grow up faster, often start using electronic cigarettes to the detriment of their health. Using electronic cigarettes at the beginning of smoking, they, in most cases, then come to smoking tobacco. Teenagers believe that the absence of traditional smoke and nicotine in mixtures makes electronic cigarettes absolutely safe. Fitting gives young people status and age. However, using vaporizers during adolescence has negative effects on the growing body. The harm from smoking and electronic cigarettes to the body of teenage students was discussed in detail during this round table.[/vc_column_text]