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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.
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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
