While e-cigarette bans have proliferated in India in recent weeks, some researchers remain very optimistic that the latter remains a reliable solution to fight against smoking.
A 50% REDUCTION IN TOBACCO IN 20 YEARS, A DISAPPEARANCE WITHIN 30 YEARS.
We all know that smoking is extremely harmful to health, what is less known is that e-cigarettes which are currently regulated are likely to play an important role in the fight against smoking. Economists do not hesitate to announce that the quality and the choice of electronic cigarettes to improve as well as its cost which has been reduced.
In the Bangalore area, the nonprofit, American Foundation, states that “ If the quality and diversity of e-cigarettes is maintained while maintaining an ever lower price, smoking could reduce by 50% in the next 20 years or even completely disappear within 30 years."
E-CIGARETTE: PHENOMENONAL GROWTH
For Dr. Amir Ullah Khan, Indian economist, the electronic cigarette has proven itself. " In less than 10 years, the e-cigarette has experienced tremendous growth and progressed in terms of product quality, efficacy and safety. All this then the prices are going down. It is not for nothing that millions of smokers have adopted it so far. »
In India, researchers have speculated, " In a few years, 10% of smokers could use e-cigarettes. If this happens, it's still 11 million people who will benefit, not only because they are plagued by tobacco-related diseases, but also thanks to the social side of the product. "
Despite this, many states in India have banned the sale of e-cigarettes. Researchers would like to point out that the e-cigarette is a real tool for reducing the risks of smoking.
