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Union home ministry asks every state and UTs to strictly enforce ban on e-cigarettes

Union home ministry asks every state and UTs to strictly enforce ban on e-cigarettes

Dec 02, 2019, at 04:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Referring to the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Ordinance, 2019 promulgated on Sept 18, the Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a written directive to the Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGP) of all states and Union Territories, asking them to strictly enforce the ban on e-cigarettes and other provisions of the ordinance.

E-Cigarettes need stronger regulations to prevent youth access and use: American Academy of Pediatrics

E-Cigarettes need stronger regulations to prevent youth access and use: American Academy of Pediatrics

Feb 02, 2019, at 04:33 pm

New York, Feb 2 (IBNS): The dramatic rise of teens who use electronic cigarettes threatens to unravel five decades of public health gains regarding tobacco use, as evidence shows these teens are significantly more likely to move on to traditional cigarettes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Rise in e-cigarettes linked to rise in smokers quitting, say researchers

Rise in e-cigarettes linked to rise in smokers quitting, say researchers

Aug 03, 2017, at 12:40 am

Auckland, Aug 2 (IBNS): New research studying United States smokers has shown the recent rise in e-cigarette use in that country is getting more smokers quitting, according to Professor Chris Bullen of the University of Auckland.