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Nagpur: On May 31, World No Tobacco Day, the department of public health dentistry at Government Dental College and Hospital raised a concern of electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes. “Marketed as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco products, e-cigarettes have been touted as a trendy and fashionable way to smoke. However, behind their sleek designs and enticing flavours lies a concerning truth that massive health risks associated with e-cigarette use,” said Dr Abhay Datarkar, dean of GDCH Nagpur.

India has introduced a comprehensive e-cigarette ban focused on protecting youth from vaping-related harm. Despite these bans, young people appear to be a relatively high user group. The rise of e-cigarettes is due to the deceptive tactics of the tobacco industry, said Dr Datarkar.



“One of the most significant misconceptions surrounding e-cigarettes is the belief that they are safer than traditional tobacco products. However, evidence suggests otherwise. Studies have shown that e-cigarette aerosol contains harmful chemicals, including nicotine, heavy metals, and volatile organic compounds, which can have adverse effects on respiratory and cardiovascular health,” he added.

Interventional pulmonologist and media committee chair of World Association for Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP) Dr Sameer Arbat presented a global picture of the e-cigarette threat. “Children are using e-cigarettes at rates higher than adults in all regions and globally an estimated.

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