Under the “ZYNFLUENCE”- Recorded PES
This presentation, titled "Under the ZYNFLUENCE", is an educational resource developed by the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about the growing use of nicotine pouches, particularly ZYN, among youth and adults. It covers: Overview of nicotine pouches, Health risks, Marketing tactics, Trends in youth use, Policy and regulation, and Cessation strategies including FDA-approved treatments and youth intervention programs. The presentation aims to educate communities, especially in Pennsylvania, about the dangers of nicotine pouches and empower them to take action through advocacy, education, and support for youth cessation.
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Learning Objectives
At the of the this presentation, participants will:
1. Be able to define and differentiate nicotine pouches from other tobacco products
2. Be able to identify the health risks associated with nicotine pouch use
3. Analyze marketing strategies used by nicotine pouch companies
4. Recognize current trends in youth usage of nicotine pouches
5. Be resourced with evidence-based cessation strategies and resource
Katie Keane MSW
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1 contact hours.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.00 Attendance

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