Dutee Chand teams up with Mothers Against Vaping to tackle the threat of new-age tobacco products to children. athletics news

In a notable new development, ‘Mothers Against Vaping’, a united front of concerned mothers against the promotion of new-age tobacco devices like e-cigarettes, vapes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, heat-not-burn products, e-hookahs and Similar devices among Indian children and youth today announced that National Sprint Champion and Olympian Dutee Chand will support and support their important mission. Dutee Chand is a sprinter and the Indian national champion in the women’s 100 meters event. She is a national record holder and two-time Olympian. She created history at the World Universiade in Naples in 2019 when she became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the 100m race at a global event.

Chand joins an esteemed group of sports icons and influential role models, including Baichung Bhutia, Deepa Malik and Neha Dhupia, who are supporting Mothers Against Vaping in their efforts to combat the scourge of vaping among our youth.

Dutee Chand’s support will be vital in the fight against vaping among our youth. As a leading sports personality, Dutee Chand’s support will greatly enhance the work being done by Mothers Against Vaping. This collaboration highlights the critical importance of addressing the health crisis among our children and youth and also the need for proactive measures to raise awareness and take concrete steps to protect them against the harmful effects of new-age tobacco electronic devices Emphasizes. Chand’s support and participation will shine a powerful light on this issue and increase its awareness, visibility and impact.

Speaking about the need to highlight the devastating impact of vaping and e-cigarettes on the lives of children, Dutee Chand said, “Today, we are growing as a sporting nation. Seeing the growth from athletics to chess It’s thrilling.” Number of talented youth in various sports fields. But issues like harmful vaping habits among youth are holding us back, so it’s important that we speak out against this trend. I’m proud to lend my support to Mothers Against Vaping as they fight this fight in a consistent manner.”

“Children deserve to pursue their dreams, play and build their future, free from harmful distractions like vaping. Engaging in such habits can derail their paths and put their aspirations at risk. Children, parents- It is important for fathers, teachers and society as a whole to understand the serious consequences of vaping and take proactive steps to eliminate this menace from our communities and our children’s lives,” Chand said.

According to Mothers Against Vaping, the practice of vaping brings with it a number of health risks, the most worrying of which is the emergence of lung injuries such as EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury). Contrary to popular belief, the notion that vapors from modern tobacco devices are harmless has been refuted by evidence. Studies have revealed the presence of harmful substances such as nicotine and diacetyl, both of which are directly linked to severe lung injuries and other health complications.

The devastating impact of vaping-related illnesses was clearly evident during the 2019 EVALI outbreak in the United States, which disproportionately affected adolescents and young adults. The pandemic resulted in numerous hospitalizations, with many survivors suffering permanent lung damage and pulmonary dysfunction, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and prevention efforts. Additionally, the dangers associated with these new-age electronic tobacco devices also extend to overheating of the devices, explosion, and environmental pollution.

According to Mothers Against Vaping, the main reason for the worrying increase in addiction to new-age tobacco devices among children is the aggressive tactics adopted by multinational tobacco companies. These companies are actively trying to establish and expand their market base by targeting vulnerable youth and grooming future consumers. Using a variety of strategic approaches, these corporations engage in extensive social media advertising campaigns to glamorize and normalize the use of electronic devices. Furthermore, they constantly keep innovating by designing and launching new electronic products with attractive technology and captivating aesthetics. They appeal to young consumers with flavors like candy floss, marshmallow or strawberry. This troubling trend creates a greater risk of addiction, as e-cigarettes and similar devices often serve as gateway substances, potentially transitioning users to more harmful substances such as cocaine and heroin. Takes towards.

There are many countries including India, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Argentina, Japan and Brazil that have banned vaping. In India, vaping devices and e-cigarettes were banned under the Electronic Cigarettes Prohibition Act (PECA) 2019, which comprehensively addresses all aspects of their production, distribution and advertising. The government’s decision to implement this ban was taken due to growing concerns over the addictive nature of these products and their harmful effects on the health of youth, especially.

In response to the urgent concern raised by the proliferation of new-age tobacco devices, Mothers Against Vaping is dedicated to raising awareness and shining a light on the disturbing reality associated with these products. The group is actively seeking support and action from influential personalities, parents, teachers, influencers and policy makers. The overarching goal is to create an environment where these modern devices are kept out of our society, ensuring they are completely out of the reach of children and youth.