COMMENTARY: Experts tout new tobacco alternatives
November 18, 2024 by reviewjournal.com
COMMENTARY: Experts tout new tobacco alternatives
American attitudes towards new technologies range from enthusiasm for advancements like reusable rockets and robotic microsurgery to skepticism regarding alternatives to traditional cigarettes. Discussions at the Nicotine & Tobacco Science Conference highlighted the benefits of transitioning smokers to products like vaping, despite concerns about youth consumption of smokeless tobacco. Researchers advocate for considering the harm-reducing potential of alternatives and argue for a balanced approach that acknowledges the role of products like e-cigarettes in smoking cessation. The conference emphasized the need for unbiased evaluation of tobacco alternatives and the importance of helping smokers quit for better public health outcomes.