Vapeboss – Alternative tobacco products are considered a solution for adult smokers who want to quit smoking. This is because these products apply a harm reduction concept and do not contain harmful chemicals like those found in cigarettes.

Senior Researcher at the Public Health Observer Foundation (YPKP), Professor Achmad Syawqie, explained that a lit cigarette can have negative health impacts because it contains more than 7,000 harmful chemicals, 70 of which are carcinogens.

“The chemical content in cigarettes is very dangerous for the health of smokers and those around them, which can cause cardiovascular disorders, brain damage, lung disease, oral and throat diseases, as well as other diseases due to smoking habits,” explained Syawqie.

He continued, one of the dangerous substances in cigarettes is TAR, which is produced from the combustion process and can trigger the development of cancer cells in the body.

“So, what's dangerous is TAR, not nicotine. Nicotine is more about causing addiction, not triggering cancer,” he said.

According to Syawqie, smokers can quit directly (cold turkey) or through nicotine replacement therapy. However, for those who find it difficult to quit directly, they can utilize alternative tobacco products.

“This option could consider the use of alternative tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches,” said Syawqie.

The option of choosing alternative tobacco products can be a viable choice for adult smokers. This is because the heating system applied in products like heated tobacco and e-cigarettes has lower risks and does not produce smoke, TAR, or ash.

Source: Viva