Nowaday, we can see many people vaping. It become issue as some of people said that vaping has a health issue. The trend become more popular at this year and it has become a norm to see, youngsters inhaling vapour.
Users claim that they get more energy after vaping although there is no scientific evidence that it is an energy booster and more people are attracted to it. Is this the ultimate cure for smoking addition? Some of the smokers said it is the solver but there are many reports that say vaping is as dangerous as smoking if not worse.
Women are also attracted to vaping and the growing number is a cause of concern. Some of non smoker also smoke vaping. Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya quoted an international study that says propylene glycol, a chemical additive used to produce vapour is proven to turn into formaldehyde.
“The substance was found to be carcinogenic or can cause cancer” he said. The Health Ministry will conduct a study to get a clearer picture and review the findings soon. Dr Dalilah Kamaruddin, chief medicall officer said liquid nicotine inhaled from an e-cigarette had the same properties as nitric acid, a known chemical catalyst in the occurrence of cancer in the body.
Since vaping is a relatively new craze among the young, there is no record that shows it can cause damage to users. The side effects, if any would be known only 10 or 20 years from now.
So for those vaping, please beware of this. You won’t get the effect soon.
– NST, Viewpoint , August 16, 2015
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