Narrative claiming vapes, e-cigarettes healthier alternatives are misleading: Experts
July 29, 2024 by indiatimes.com
Narrative claiming vapes, e-cigarettes healthier alternatives are misleading: Experts
Health experts caution against the misleading promotion of e-cigarettes and vapes as safe alternatives to traditional tobacco, warning of their addictive nature, especially among young people. India's ban on these products has potentially saved 24 million youth from addiction. The tobacco industry's tactics targeting youth with false health claims are condemned. Strict regulations are seen as crucial to protecting the population. The WHO supports India's ban on e-cigarettes, emphasizing the importance of countering industry tactics and prioritizing public health over revenue concerns.
7.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 72.7 million current smokers in India 12.80% of men are current smokers but only 1.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR