WHO called for ban on all flavours of e-cigarettes highlighting the dangers of vaping. Here are ways vaping damages our body.

Highlighting the dangers of vaping or e-cigarettes, The World Health Organization (WHO) today has called for governments to treat them similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours and take urgent action. WHO said there is insufficient evidence that the e-cigarette use helped smokers quit and they can instead lead to nicotine addiction among children and young people.

WHO said there is insufficient evidence that the e-cigarette use helped smokers quit and they can instead lead to nicotine addiction among children and young people.

“Kids are being recruited and trapped at an early age to use e-cigarettes and may get hooked to nicotine,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, urging countries to implement strict measures. "I urge countries to implement strict measures to prevent uptake to protect their citizens, especially their children and young people.”

E-cigarettes have toxic substances which can cause cancer and increase risk of heart and lung disorders. They can also affect brain development and lead to learning disorders in young people. It can also adversely affect the development of the foetus in pregnant women.

Ways vaping can harm the body

Even brief exposure to e-cigarette content on social media can be associated with increased intention to use these products, as well as more positive attitudes toward e-cigarettes.