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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : May 30, 2016 3:43 PM IST
E-cigarettes also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) are devices that allow users to inhale an aerosol containing nicotine or other substances. Also known as vaping, e-cigarettes are unlike any traditional cigarette, they generally are battery-operated and use a heating element to heat e-liquid from a refillable cartridge, releasing a chemical-filled aerosol. E-cigarettes are smoke-free and tobacco-free, but they're not nicotine-free. The liquid in them is typically a combination of nicotine, flavorings, solvent and other additives. Are e-cigarettes a good thing for smokers trying to kick their habit? Or are there potential dangers to users and others? Some physicians swear by them; others want nothing to do with them. (Read: Number of people in Britain who use e-cigarettes almost doubled in two years)
To know more about the standing of doctors on this issue, Curofy recently conducted a poll asking them if E-cigarettes are helpful in smoking cessation or are they harmful. A total of 1429 doctors responded to the poll. Of them 71.6% of doctors polled in saying that it s harmful for the health of the smoker as well as the people around them. Dr Anil Dhall, Director of Cardiovascular Sciences at Venkateshwar Hospital Dwarka said, Seeing the genetic profiling or risk factor profile of this country no indian can afford to use tobacco or the by-products, risk of coronary artery disease is very high in our country also there are no conclusive studies to validate that e-cigarettes are healthier . (Read: E-cigarettes cannot help smokers to kick the butt as they are not as strong as regular cigarettes)
Nicotine a tobacco extract that is also a component of E cigarettes is equally as addictive as traditional cigarettes, also the fact that the second hand smoke from e cigarettes is also harmful to the people around. Only 28.3% of doctors said that it s helpful and will help smokers kick their habit. Dr Abhinav Guliani consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said, It s not like E cigarettes are non-carcinogenic or anything, They do have side effects, but it is safer than the regular cigarettes and a better alternative but it is not very popular amongst the masses as only well-travelled or well educated people know about it Medical organizations differ regarding the health implications of e-cigarette use. Many medical organizations have made statements about their health and safety. All agree that more research is needed. There is general agreement that e-cigarettes likely expose users to fewer toxicants than tobacco. (Read: Experts say E-cigarettes have contributed to reducing death and disability in UK)
Nipun Goyal, Co-founder, Curofy commented on this saying, There's been a significant increase in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use in recent years, particularly among kids and teens, as well as smokers looking for an alternative to traditional cigarettes. It s important for us as a society to know what s right our health and no one can tell you that better than doctors. We tried to figure out where doctors stand on the E cigarette debate and the results clearly show that they think its as harmful as tobacco. (Read: Are electronic cigarettes actually safe for you?)
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