Tag: Smoking

Tighter regulations and education on harms are needed to discourage uptake

Of all three countries, India had the lowest volume of observed e-cigarette marketing

People should take this as 21 day Corona challenge for quitting, say Experts.............

As the union government finally bans E-cigarettes, the industry body representing its manufacturers and distributors says a safer alternative to smoking is sought to be banned while the more dangerous product will continue to be sold..................

Over 62 specialists in nicotine, science, policy, and medicine urge Indian Council for Medical Research to reconsider its recommendations on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems...................

According to the latest ‘Understanding Smoking Attitudes in Youth (USAT)’, survey, one-third of the Delhi NCR population between the age group of 15 to 50 years are addicted to smoking and more than 50% of these smokers are in between the age group of 20 to 30 years....................

At a time when India looks at banning e-cigarettes, a viable choice for smokers all over India, experts at GFN highlighted that ‘Quit or die’ is no longer the only option for those who cannot give up nicotine.....................

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), in a letter to the government, opposed the ban on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) in India while stressing on the need for regulations with respect to the distribution, sale, trade, and manufacturing............

New health, science, and technology grants will allow 100+ researchers to explore smoking cessation and harm-reduction innovation...............

Nicotine replacement therapy acts as a staunch support system to a person’s willingness to quit smoking, writes Professor Jagannath, former State Consultant for Karnataka and an expert on National Tobacco Control Program...………...