According to local media reports, the city of Porto Velho in Brazil has now implemented regulations to control the use of e-cigarettes, along with a week-long campaign to raise awareness about the risks associated with their use. The legislation was proposed by Congressman Enfermeiro Roneudo and was approved by the Porto Velho City Council in August of this year. It has since been signed into law by Mayor Hildon Chaves.
Roni Eido emphasized the crucial importance of informing users about the dangers of using e-cigarettes. When explaining the purpose of legislation, he stated that the use of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes increases a range of serious health risks, including the inhalation of toxins resulting in seizures, addiction, and respiratory damage. He further expressed that the goal of the law is to educate citizens about the hazards of e-cigarettes, as they are detrimental to health and have the potential to lead to addiction.
The e-cigarette, also known as an electronic vaporizer, is a device that uses electricity to vaporize e-liquid containing nicotine and other additives. Despite the ban on sales imposed by the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), this device remains difficult to prohibit in Brazil.
E-cigarettes come in various shapes and sizes, some resembling traditional cigarettes while others resemble pens or USB devices. However, the working mechanism of all e-cigarettes is similar: a battery powers a resistor, which heats the e-cigarette liquid and generates vapor that is inhaled by the user.
While e-cigarettes were initially marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, scientific evidence suggests that the risks associated with their use are very serious. Despite the fact that the vapor produced by e-cigarettes appears to be less harmful than the smoke from traditional tobacco, e-cigarette e-liquid still contains a significant amount of toxic and carcinogenic substances. Not only does it contain nicotine, but it also contains propylene glycol and glycerin, all of which can potentially be inhaled into the lungs and damage the respiratory system.
In addition, e-cigarettes pose other risks. Prolonged use may lead to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health issues. Improper handling of e-cigarettes can also be dangerous, such as battery overheating that may result in explosions and burns. E-cigarettes are particularly harmful to teenagers as they are in a developmental stage and more sensitive to the negative effects of smoking. The use of e-cigarettes can lead to nicotine addiction and increase the risk of future smoking-related health problems.
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