New Delhi, Actress and filmmaker Nandita Das has extended her support to 'Mothers Against Vaping', a united front of mothers dedicated to combating the menace of vaping.
Das joins a distinguished group of influential role models, including Baichung Bhutia, Deepa Malik, Dutee Chand, Neha Dhupia and Kushboo Sundar, who have been supporting 'Mothers Against Vaping' in their campaign against the growing menace of vaping among children and youth, the group said in a statement Friday.
Das said the increasing prevalence of new-age modern tobacco devices among children and youth should be a matter of deep concern to all.
"As a mother of a teenager, I worry about all children and hope they do not fall prey to such harmful addictions. The problem demands our immediate personal and collective attention," she said.
"Children today are intelligent and exposed to a lot of information. They are also vocal and rational. Therefore, we must logically explain to them the dangers of these types of devices that may seem attractive or "cool." They may come to their senses if we get involved with them. in a constructive and compassionate way," Das said.
"It's hard to avoid peer pressure at their age, so we need to find ways to boost their confidence and equip them to make informed decisions. Let's support them in making healthy choices," she added.
Highlighting the danger to children and teens who vape, the group said they face increased risks of exposure to uranium and lead.
This type of exposure to new-age tobacco devices, such as e-cigarettes, vaping devices and other devices that do not burn heat, can damage the brain and affect its development in children and adolescents, the group said.
Citing recent research published in the journal Tobacco Control, the group highlighted findings linking vaping to elevated levels of uranium and lead exposure.
The study examined urine samples from vapers for the presence of uranium, cadmium and lead.
The research also reported increases in uranium levels found in vapers using sweet flavor categories. The report found uranium levels 90 percent higher among vapers who preferred sweet flavors such as fruit, chocolate or desserts, the group said in the statement.
"There is increasing evidence to strongly suggest the detrimental impact of using new age tobacco devices among children and adults. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which are typically smoked within a few minutes, these devices allow for prolonged use sessions "The ultrafine particles and chemicals found in the e-liquids of these devices pose risks of chemical poisoning to users," he said.
Das joins a distinguished group of influential role models, including Baichung Bhutia, Deepa Malik, Dutee Chand, Neha Dhupia and Kushboo Sundar, who have been supporting 'Mothers Against Vaping' in their campaign against the growing menace of vaping among children and youth, the group said in a statement Friday.
Das said the increasing prevalence of new-age modern tobacco devices among children and youth should be a matter of deep concern to all.
"As a mother of a teenager, I worry about all children and hope they do not fall prey to such harmful addictions. The problem demands our immediate personal and collective attention," she said.
"Children today are intelligent and exposed to a lot of information. They are also vocal and rational. Therefore, we must logically explain to them the dangers of these types of devices that may seem attractive or "cool." They may come to their senses if we get involved with them. in a constructive and compassionate way," Das said.
"It's hard to avoid peer pressure at their age, so we need to find ways to boost their confidence and equip them to make informed decisions. Let's support them in making healthy choices," she added.
Highlighting the danger to children and teens who vape, the group said they face increased risks of exposure to uranium and lead.
This type of exposure to new-age tobacco devices, such as e-cigarettes, vaping devices and other devices that do not burn heat, can damage the brain and affect its development in children and adolescents, the group said.
Citing recent research published in the journal Tobacco Control, the group highlighted findings linking vaping to elevated levels of uranium and lead exposure.
The study examined urine samples from vapers for the presence of uranium, cadmium and lead.
The research also reported increases in uranium levels found in vapers using sweet flavor categories. The report found uranium levels 90 percent higher among vapers who preferred sweet flavors such as fruit, chocolate or desserts, the group said in the statement.
"There is increasing evidence to strongly suggest the detrimental impact of using new age tobacco devices among children and adults. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which are typically smoked within a few minutes, these devices allow for prolonged use sessions "The ultrafine particles and chemicals found in the e-liquids of these devices pose risks of chemical poisoning to users," he said.
