India Issues Total Ban Of E-Cigarettes

The video discusses the health risks of e-cigarettes, particularly among young adults and children. It covers the Indian government's decision to ban the production, sale, and advertisement of e-cigarettes due to their rising use and addiction potential. Initially marketed as a smoking cessation tool, e-cigarettes have become a concern due to their addictive nature. Violators of the ban face severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines.

What prompted the Indian government to consider e-cigarettes a health risk?

• Their effectiveness in quitting smoking

• Their environmental impact

• Their high cost

• Their use among young adults and children

What activities related to e-cigarettes are banned in India?

• Only production and sale

• Only advertisement

• Only import and export

• Production, import, export, sale, and advertisement

Why did e-cigarettes gain popularity initially?

• Due to celebrity endorsements

• As a cheaper alternative to cigarettes

• As a tool to help quit smoking

• Because of their flavors

What is a potential consequence for violating the e-cigarette ban in India?

• A warning letter

• Community service

• A fine of $500

• Up to a year in prison

What has been a significant issue with e-cigarettes despite their initial promotion?

• They have no flavors

• They lead to addiction

• They are not widely available

• They are too expensive