E-Cigarettes have found much favour with the current generation in India. But should we be getting addicted to it?
No. Not yet.
The Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare), Anupriya Patel stated this about the E-Cigarettes in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on 27th March 2018:
As per a report prepared by WHO, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (also known as e-cigarettes) emits nicotine, the addictive component of tobacco products.
In addition to dependence, nicotine can have adverse effects on the development of the foetus during pregnancy and may contribute to cardiovascular disease. The WHO report further says that although nicotine itself is not a carcinogen, it may function as a “tumour promoter” and seems to be involved in the biology of malignant disease, as well as of neurodegeneration.
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Foetal and adolescent nicotine exposure may have long-term consequences for brain development, potentially leading to learning and anxiety disorders. The evidence is sufficient to warn children and adolescents, pregnant women, and women of reproductive age against ENDS use and nicotine.
So think twice before getting hooked to the E-Cigarettes.
