According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can cause immediate harm and lead to health issues such as coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer
Governments also took action, with several, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and the European Union, prohibiting diacetyl in vapor products
After the new excise duty regime kicked in, cigarette prices have gone up, with a pack of 10 sticks now costing at least Rs 2225 more than before.This follows the governments decision to raise taxes on cigarettes for the first time in nearly seven years, bringing Indias tobacco taxation closer to global public health norms
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After the ban, some sellers cleared their shelves but others continued to stock it