with the rise of health consciousness among people,e-cigarettes came to market,its a Chinese invention,they came with a tag of "safer alternative to traditional cigarettes".they became quite controversial as the public health officials pressure the U.S food&drug administration to curb the sale of e-cigars to underage teens,now 6 countries taken steps to limit their use.
Teenagers reason for choosing e-cigarettes:
1)They does not contain any bad smell as cigarettes,so that they can smoke at their own rooms & in classrooms too,even parents and teachers cant identify them2)There are no problems like bad breathe,nasty smell to clothes and hands
vaping at traditional holy festival
3)There are large variety of flavors (apple,vanilla,grape etc...)
4)Its less price- if you spend 500 rupees(6$),you can smoke(vape) for over 6-9 months.
5)They produce rich&thick clouds so they can make vaping tricks,Which cigarettes cant make.
6)Last but not least,the influence of foreign culture.
Indian (desi)girls enjoying e-cigar at pub
pros and cons:
1)E-cigars contains nicotine,but has no tar,tobacco and toxic chemicals which leads to heart and lung disorders
2)They comes with various nicotine strengths starting from 6mg to 16mg,so that they can gradually cut down the habit
3)Nice alternative to COPD patients and heavy smokers
4)They emit no secondhand smoke and ash,so no problem for non smokers
5)They feel healthier and no breathe related problems and headache compared to traditional smokers,less effect on teeth,lips and gums too
cons:
1)No long-term studies have been done on the health risks of e-cigarettes. Since the devices are new to the market
2)Nicotine is addictive and e-cigarette users, particularly children , may be starting down to a lifetime addiction to it. , in reference to its ability to raise blood pressure and restrict blood flow. There is also some suggestion that nicotine that’s swallowed might be converted into a carcinogen.
3)E-cigarettes are not subject to the same manufacturing, distribution and marketing regulations as tobacco cigarettes
4)Heavy smokers may not satisfy by vaping ,as they are addicted to 100 more poisonous chemicals in cigarettes like tar,carbonmonoxide,toluene,ammonia,cadmium,butane,methanol etc...
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BYE, Happy weekend.