A Review Study on Vaping and Status of Vaping in India

Abstract

Introduction-Electronic Cigarettes(E-cigarettes) was introduced into the market in 2007 as an alternative method for quitting smoking. Considering the global rise in the use of Electronic cigarettes, the study aims to perform the comprehensive review of literature on E -Cigarettes. Objectives-To explore the Presence and usage of E-cigarettes in India, to determine the Health -related issues due to the use of E- cigarettes globally, To compare conventional smoking modalities with E- cigarette usage globally, To assess whether use of E-Cigarettes can be helpful in reduction of behavior related to smoking cigarettes Methods -The Literature Search Strategy was developed using the key words based on the objectives and the electronic based data source for identification of papers was done in PubMed and Research Gate. The Study was Conducted from December 2017 to March 2018. Results -There are almost 75 companies which are supplying E-Cigarettes through online in India, and there is no brand in India which manufactures its own product except Evolve Vapors. Limited Studies assessing the health effects of E-cigarettes have been performed as most of them are done in the laboratory conditions. The use of E -Cigarettes were more in current smokers as the usage increasing in adolescents because of the modifiability and similarity with the Conventional Cigarettes. Randomized Control Trial(RCT) and Cohort Study were not able to generate enough evidence because of the Smaller no of participants in the study and lack of previous data available Conclusion-Well designed Newer Generation E -cigarettes trials must be monitored and measured for a longer period so that the Safety and efficacy of the device can be generated.