Rajasthan doctors write to PM Narendra Modi for ban on e-cigarettes

JAIPUR: More than 80 doctors from the state have written to the Prime Minister urging him to continue

ban on e-cigarettes

.

They were among 1,000 doctors from across the country who have written to the PM demanding to enforce ban on electronic

nicotine

delivery systems (ENDS) which includes e-cigarettes and e-hookah. E-cigarettes are also called “e-cigs”, “vapes”, “e-hookahs”, and “vape pens”. Some e-cigarettes look like regular

cigarettes

, cigars, or pipes. Some look like USB flash drives, pens and other everyday items.

Dr Pawan Singhal, professor (ENT) and cancer surgeon at Sawai Man Singh Medical College said, “Research has proven that ENDS are not safe or alternatives to cessation. Nicotine dependence is a major health threat. As a doctor, I will never recommend any nicotine product usage without medical supervision, it being a highly addictive chemical. These products should be banned in the country.”