“Venezuela is making history on an international scale, as it has been recognized by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) to implement regulations prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes by the population, prohibiting the manufacture, storage, distribution, circulation, commercialization, import and export of products “, pointing out Pulmonologist Jenny Pritchettduring their participation in the program good vibesbroadcast by Venezuelan Television (VTV).
In this sense, experts say that the norms published in Official Journal No. 42,682 of 1 August 2023 consider the use of electronic cigarettes or vaping as toxic substances that are not manufactured for the lungs to receive them . , therefore “prohibiting its consumption, advertising, promotion and sponsorship. The State Administration is committed to promoting a culture of prevention regarding the health consequences of vaping and their effects.
Planchet said the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) did not approve the product for smoking cessation because “it was observed that the person became a dual user. A new WHO report highlights that 2 billion people are not affected by E-cigarette protection, and only 22 countries have banned the use of e-cigarettes by 2022.
He said e-cigarettes meant inhaling the vapors produced by e-cigarettes. e-cigarette or other devices. E-cigarettes “heat a liquid until it becomes an inhalable vapor, and may contain nicotine or oils or distillates of certain illicit substances. Nicotine is an alkaloid that addicts the brain.”
In his view, he believed that the peoples of the world needed an organized representation in order to ban things that were harmful to health, and that was “the right of the people to smoke-free air”.
What are the health effects of e-cigarettes?
Health risks of vaping include:
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addiction: E-cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive drug. You don’t have to vape every day to become addicted.
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Anxiety and depression: Nicotine can exacerbate anxiety and depression. It can also affect memory, concentration, self-control, and focus, especially during brain development.
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To become a smoker: People who vape are more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes and are more likely to develop other addictive behaviors in the future.
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Impotence: Evidence suggests that vaping can cause sexual dysfunction in men.
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difficulty sleeping
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exposure to cancer-causing chemicals
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chronic bronchitis
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lung injury this can be life threatening
The Bolivarian government bans nationwide the use of e-cigarettes or electronic nicotine administration system (SEAN) products, with or without nicotine (SSSN) or similar devices, to children, adolescents and the general public.
Currently, studies and clinical trials conducted by doctors and scientists in the country have concluded that Electronic Nicotine Administration Systems (SEAN) and Similar Systems without Nicotine (SSSN) contain completely toxic substances, leading the Ministry of Health to state that addiction is harmful to health and will Increased risk of heart disease, lung disease, and other diseases.
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