E-Cigarettes

• Context (TH): As per WHO, there is an urgent need to control e-cigarettes to protect children and non-smokers.
• E-cigarettes (or vapes) are electronic devices that heat a liquid to produce an inhalable aerosol.
• E-cigarettes may/may not have nicotine, but they do not contain tobacco.
• However, they contain additives, flavours and chemicals that may have adverse impacts.

Adverse Effects of E-Cigarettes

• Nicotine addiction: E-cigarettes often contain nicotine, which is highly addictive.
• Respiratory issues
• Exposure to secondhand aerosol: They produce an aerosol containing harmful chemicals and nicotine, potentially impacting bystanders.
• Lung damage
• Cardiovascular issues
• Harm brain development