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High Point student urges city to increase lung cancer and vaping education in schools
Summary
A Southwest Guilford High School student told the council that lung cancer awareness is insufficient locally and that schools underemphasize the health risks of vaping; the student urged the city to help start conversations about lung health among young people.
A Southwest Guilford High School student addressed councilors during public comment to urge more community education about lung cancer and the health risks of vaping.
The speaker, identifying themselves as a student and saying they will attend the HOSA International Leadership Conference, said lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and that many people — including young non‑smokers — do not understand risk factors or warning signs. The student said that at their school students hear mostly about disciplinary consequences for vaping rather than health education about long‑term lung damage and addiction risks, and asked the city to help start broader conversations about lung health for students and residents.
Councilors did not take action on the request during the meeting; the comment was made during the public comment period.
