Q&A: Youths' use of new tobacco-free nicotine products and their awareness of risks
December 09, 2024 by medicalxpress.com
Q&A: Youths' use of new tobacco-free nicotine products and their awareness of risks
Professor Rosaria Galanti, an expert in epidemiology, sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding new tobacco-free nicotine products like white snus. Young people often underestimate the risks due to heavy marketing emphasizing the "tobacco-free" aspect. Despite being seen as a safer alternative, nicotine is not risk-free and can lead to dependency. Limited research on these products makes it challenging to increase risk awareness. Social media, particularly influencers, play a significant role in promoting these products, contributing to their popularity among youth. Effective strategies to reduce youth tobacco and nicotine product use remain uncertain, emphasizing the need for further investigation and monitoring of market accessibility.
