ICMR Recommends Ban on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)

  • On 31st May, 2019, World No Tobacco Day, the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) released a white paper recommending a complete ban on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), including e-cigarettes, stating their use can initiate nicotine addiction among non-smokers.
  • The release of the white paper comes amid a raging debate over the harm reduction aspects of ENDS with some organisations claiming that they help in smoking cessation and are less harmful alternatives to traditional cigarettes.

Key Findings of the Paper

  • Increasing Trend in Use of e-cigarettes: There is an increasing trend for the use of e-cigarettes among youth and adolescents in ....
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