Health risks of e-cigarettes: Recently, TMC MP Saujata Roy was seen smoking an e-cigarette in the Parliament complex, sparking a debate on the rules and health related to it at the national level. However, BJP MPs in Parliament protested against it. In reality, Some people believe that e-cigarettes are a “safe alternative” to smoking, while others consider them to be dangerous to health. When we talked to the doctor about this topic, the information was shocking. Doctors say that e-cigarettes contain some chemicals that have a very bad effect on health.

How safe are e-cigarettes on health?
Dr M Wali, Senior Consultant Medicine, Gangaram Hospital He insists on it E-cigarettes contain nicotine and ultrafine particles, which can directly affect the lungs, heart, kidneys and brain. They said so E-cigarettes have no control over how deep the puff is. This is the invisible enemy and can pose a long-term health risk. Just as diesel was previously used to emit smoke, and now CNG does not emit smoke, similarly the effect of e-cigarette also gradually affects the body. If you want to preserve your fertility, stay away from it.

In fact, even from a legal point of view, e-cigarettes are banned in India, he said. The ban has been clearly imposed in the ministry’s guidelines. When customs officials find it, they throw it away. He said that if someone drinks in the Parliament building it is not legally permitted. Let us tell you that the health risks of e-cigarettes are serious. Its negative effects on the lungs, heart and other organs have been confirmed in many international studies.

What is an electronic cigarette
An electronic cigarette is actually an electronic device in which there is no need to burn tobacco. The liquid in it is heated, turns into vapor, and is inhaled by the user. This vapor is filled with nicotine, flavors, and many other chemicals. It is also called ENDS, electronic nicotine delivery system. E-cigarettes are available in different designs, sometimes like a pen, sometimes like a USB or pen drive, and sometimes like a regular cigarette or cigar.