Many people rely on battery-powered e-cigarettes because they are advertised as safer than traditional cigarettes. E-cigarette users inhale an aerosol created by heating a liquid mixture of nicotine, propylene, glycols, flavorings, and other chemicals. According to a recent study, e-cigarettes are just as harmful as traditional cigarettes, and e-cigarettes increase the chance of heart attack by 19%.

Researchers at MedStar Health in Baltimore studied 170,000 e-cigarette users over a 45-month period and found that 3,242 of them had a heart attack. Researchers say e-cigarette use stiffens the heart muscle, damaging the outer layer of blood vessels and new blood vessels. These conditions can increase the chance of heart failure and stroke.

The surprising fact is that heating the liquid mixture produces dangerous chemicals, as there are no quality standards set for the ingredients used in the manufacture of e-cigarettes. Regular use of e-cigarettes can also cause cancer. Although the manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes is prohibited in India, there are questions about their availability on the black market. According to a study by Preventive Medical Reports, 23% of Indians use e-cigarettes and 8% habitually smoke e-cigarettes.