Understanding E-cigarette Use in India: Challenges, Health Implications, and Regulatory Responses
Gokul G. Krishna, Ann M Jose, Jithin K Sreedharan, KP Gireesh Kumar
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Krishna GG, Jose AM, Sreedharan JK, Kumar KG. Understanding E-cigarette Use in India: Challenges, Health Implications, and Regulatory Responses. Indian J Respir Care 2024; 13 (1):1-2.
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