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