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Young Edge: Why vaping or e-cigarettes continue to lure Pune young adults despite risks
Written by Siddhi Pati, Despite being banned, vapes are popular among young adults in Pune as many are under the assumption that e-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, while others are simply drawn to the trend under peer influence. Vaping or electronic cigarettes are banned under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (2019). A Kharadi resident, who did not want to be named, said he has several friends addicted to vaping. He added that most people don't think it is harming their health until they start feeling symptoms like throat irritation or a heaviness in their voice. 'Vapes are easy to access, even though they're illegal, since many big smoke shops continue to sell them. I have seen these shops import vapes and e-cigarettes from African, South Asian, and especially Gulf countries,' he said. A student from Viman Nagar shared that there is a perception that smoking is old and unhealthy. 'Even if vaping isn't completely healthy, it feels like a better option, since it also causes less discomfort.' Many users have said that youngsters try out vaping to seek new experiences and later on at least become active tobacco smokers. A student from Kothrud admitted, 'I go to house parties, and even if I don't want to use the vape, it just gets passed around. And I end up smoking it.' A vaping addict pointed out the emotional pressure involved in the process. 'I got into it under peer pressure, and now it has gotten very difficult to quit. And unlike cigarettes, vapes have a variety. So, it's not the feeling of smoking and the nicotine hit. It's also the fact that there is so much more to try. I can carry them everywhere I go. I just need to charge, and it's ready,' she said. Another student from Lohegaon highlighted how easy it is to get hooked, 'I think it's the kick of nicotine that makes vapes so addictive. They are very easily available in every other smoke shop for Rs 2,000–Rs 3,000.' According to psychologists, vapes and e-cigarettes contain addictive chemicals that make quitting hard. 'Many young adults use vaping as a coping mechanism to deal with difficult emotions. Over time, it becomes a habit. They vape when bored, sad, or anxious. Vapes and e-cigarettes are also marketed as sleek and sophisticated, adding to the factor of increased peer-pressure among young adults, and driving them to use these devices,' explained Shreyash Chhajed, clinical psychologist. Health professionals have warned against the common misconception that vaping is a safe alternative. 'They deliver nicotine, which raises heart rate and blood pressure. E-cigarettes also release substances like formaldehyde and TSNAs, which can increase cancer risk. For the lungs, vaping can cause inflammation, oxidative stress, and even conditions like EVALI and 'popcorn lung,' said Dr Vivek Gaikwad, Pune-based cardiologist. The fact that the combination of easy access, peer influence, emotional dependence, and lack of awareness continues to fuel this growing trend is a matter of concern among health experts. Vaping may feel safer than smoking, but the risks are real and rising, they said. (Siddhi Patil is an intern with The Indian Express)
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Mpox epidemic remains international health emergency warns WHO
The WHO said that since the outbreak began in early 2024 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, there have been over 37,000 cases in 25 nations, with 125 deaths read more The World Health Organisation stated Monday that the mpox virus epidemic is still an international health emergency, with almost 37,000 confirmed cases documented since it began. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the continuation of the emergency following a conference of international specialists, who acknowledged improvement in certain countries but also highlighted a rise in West Africa and the virus's spread beyond Africa. The WHO said that since the outbreak began in early 2024 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, there have been over 37,000 cases in 25 nations, with 125 deaths. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD DR Congo is responsible for 60% of verified cases and 40% of deaths from the virus, which causes a rash and severe flu-like symptoms. Uganda and Burundi have been the next worst hit, followed by Sierra Leone, which the WHO said has seen a surge in cases this year. WHO first declared mpox an international emergency in August last year. The International Health Regulations emergency committee met last Thursday to discuss the epidemic. It decided that the epidemic remains an international emergency 'based on the continuing rise in the number of cases, including a recent increase in West Africa, and likely ongoing undetected transmission in some countries beyond the African continent.' It said some countries were still struggling to monitor the epidemic and with a lack of funding for treatment there was a need for 'continued international support'.
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TikTok says no to #SkinnyTok. Does it mean a win for mental health?
This is a digital-first world. Smartphones are no longer a true luxury but more of a necessity. And of course, this comes with a price, metaphorically (and yes, literally too). Then comes the Internet. It's a love-hate relationship, no doubt. On social media, you can express opinions, explore new things, and even use it to scout jobs. The pros are too many, and so are the you are someone who has been active on social media, chances are you have already been served the idea of a healthy diet culture in a reel, amongst all the other things the internet may push your way.#SkinnyTok is one such trend on TikTok. This viral trend's concept of fitness is being as thin as possible. Shrinking waistlines have become a social flex. In the guise of wellness or weight-loss tips, the content following this hashtag is about dangerously restrictive dietary methods. Now, the social media platform has banned the hashtag and instead redirects users to a mental health resource it is just like any other viral hashtag, trends like #SkinnyTok and 'What I Eat in a Day' are feeding more than just engagement, they are feeding eating disorders, to recent studies, social media plays a major role in this. Data further highlights that women are more susceptible to falling prey to these bans #skinnytokOne 'harmless' scroll (apparently), and the next thing you know, you have this urge to simply believe and start following whatever the reels and videos are showing. #SkinnyTok is a glaring example of takes just one video for you to show interest, then the algorithm floods you with more, even if you don't want it, until you do. #SkinnyTok idealised extreme weight loss. Under the guise of fitness, the hashtag promoted content about unhealthy weight loss. Eventually, it snowballed into an unsaid competition about waistlines, thigh gaps, and who is the thinnest of them all. Truth be told, it's a game you are meant to lose, and you might not even realise it comes to treating patients with eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa, experts have expressed how misinformation and social media influencers have become a major hurdle. "The patients are completely indoctrinated, and my 45-minute weekly consultation is no match for spending hours every day on TikTok," nutritionist Carole Copti told to of eating disordersIt may sound like a physiological problem, but eating disorders are a mental health issue (mostly). These are psychological disorders characterised by abnormal eating habits and distorted weight-control behaviours. Research shows that the prevalence of eating disorders has significantly surged over the years, from 3.5 per cent in 2000 to 7.8 per cent in much? Not quite. That timeline also matches the rise and diversification of social media into our everyday lives. Social media has become an inevitable part of our lives. (Photo: Pexels) "Eating disorders are more prevalent amongst adolescent females, with 5.7 per cent affected, compared to 1.2 per cent of adolescent males," a 2024 study in Front Psychiatry per a systematic review published in JAMA Paediatrics, teenage females are at an alarmingly high risk of developing eating problems, which have been linked to severe emotional anguish and medical issues. It states that, "Compared to boys, girls are three times more likely to exhibit an eating disorder by the age of 15."Why women?advertisementThe answer is twofold - it's the biology as well as the culture. 'Biologically, a woman's life is governed by certain hormones, and she experiences hormonal fluctuations throughout her lifetime. These hormones specifically influence her eating behaviours,' says Dr. Sonali Chaturvedi, consultant, psychology, Arete Hospitals, tells India Today. Women are more prone to developing eating disorders (Photo: Pexels) But that's not it. Unrealistic beauty standards for women are at play too."Society expects women to look in a certain way, to maintain a certain ideal body weight. They compare themselves with certain 'ideal' body images and have low self-esteem in case if they are not able to maintain that. So, that is the reason: where they grow up in an environment where they are not confident about how they look, their appearances, their body weight, and they end up having certain eating disorders," she validation that one gets on social media can take a heavy toll on the mind, body and soul trends thrive on self-esteem, one like and comment at a Reel
