Bangkok, The Department of Disease Control warns that toxins in e-cigarettes risk causing myocardial infarction.
Today (2 November 2023) at the Department of Disease Control Dr. Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn Acting Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that smoking e-cigarettes directly affects the functioning of the cardiovascular system. This is because e-cigarettes contain high levels of nicotine. It also contains other dangerous substances such as heavy metals, carcinogens, and volatile organic compounds. Flavor and scent additives, etc. Currently, there are many published studies confirming that smoking electronic cigarettes is harmful to health. Especially affecting cardiovascular system diseases in both the short and long term. Decreases the integrity of blood vessels Blood vessels harden and become narrowed. and may include the heart working harder. From this condition, the risk of acute myocardial infarction is two times greater.
In addition, people who smoke e-cigarettes every day are 2.66 times more likely to have a myocardial infarction than people who do not smoke. And among those who smoke both e-cigarettes and smoke cigarettes every day, The greater the risk of myocardial infarction. or ischemic heart disease 4.62 times higher than non-smokers
The Department of Disease Control is concerned about public health. This is especially true among children and youth who may be led to believe and try to smoke e-cigarettes. Because e-cigarettes are health-damaging products, contain toxic substances, and are dangerously addictive. If you have any questions, you can ask for more information at the Tobacco Product Control Committee Division, Department of Disease Control, Tel. 0 2590 3850 .
Source: Thai News Agency