Health Risks of E-Cigarettes: Warning from Parana State Authorities

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Apr.30.2024

Health Risks of E-Cigarettes: Warning from Parana State Authorities

Following Anvisa's ban on e-cigarettes, Parana state warns of risks as it has the highest consumption rate in Brazil.

According to Band News on April 29th, following the resolution by the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) banning the use of e-cigarettes, the state of Parana issued a warning about the risks of using e-cigarettes.

The State Department of Health revealed that the main users of e-cigarettes are young people aged 18 to 24.

According to a report released by the intelligence research consulting company Ipec Inteligência em Pesquisa e Consultoria, the state of Paraná is the Brazilian state with the highest e-cigarette consumption, with approximately 4.5% of adults in the state smoking.

Previously, Anvisa had issued a resolution prohibiting the manufacturing, importation, sale, distribution, storage, transportation, and advertising of e-cigarettes.

References:

[1] Sesa alerta para riscos dos cigarros eletrônicos

Also Read:

[1] Brazilian Police Seize Illegal E-cigarettes with THC Worth $39,085

[2] Brazil Implements Ban on E-cigarettes and Offers Free Treatment

[3] Brazil's Federal Revenue Agency Seizes 1.37 Million Smuggled E-cigarettes

[4] Brazilian Senator Soraya Thronicke Opposes Anvisa's E-Cigarette Ban

[5] Brazil Bans E-cigarette Devices in Effort to Protect Public Health

[6] Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency Maintains Ban on E-Cigarettes

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