E-Cigarettes Ban in India: Right or Wrong

Health Ministry-Union government՚s move to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes. A pre-emptive strike‖ before the new form of intoxication spreads. Companies- looking at India as an attractive market.

E-Cigarettes

  • A battery-operated device.
  • Emits doses of vaporized nicotine or non-nicotine solutions.
  • Sensation to inhaling tobacco smoke without the smoke.
  • Also known as e-cigarettes, e-cigs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, vaporizer cigarettes and vape pens.
  • A way to stop or cut down on smoking.

Harmful Effects

  • DNA damage
  • Carcinogenesis
  • Cellular
  • Molecular and Immunological Toxicity.
  • Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Neurological disorders.
  • Adverse impact- foetal development and pregnancy.

Examrace Team at May 17, 2020