On World No Tobacco Day, experts from different parts of the world suggest that e-cigarette is the most practical option for smokers as it is less harmful and can reduce the health burden of smoking significantly. In e-cigarettes, there is huge reduction of such elements to the tune of 90-92 per cent,” Sharan told PTI. That is why, the government should make a policy to give an option to the smokers to switch to e-cigarettes in its fight against cancer, he added. Yet, over half of smokers either falsely believe that vaping is as harmful as smoking or just don’t know,” he added. That is why, e-cigarettes should be given a chance in India,” Sharan said, pointing out that e-cigarettes are banned in six states.

Source: Hindustan Times May 31, 2018 06:45 UTC