Sociedad La evidencia científica que podría transformar las políticas contra el tabaquismo en Europa
April 29, 2025 by elplural.com
Sociedad La evidencia científica que podría transformar las políticas contra el tabaquismo en Europa
The fight against smoking has long been a public health priority, and recent policy successes are evident. However, a new study led by a researcher from Linköping University challenges conventional views on nicotine and suggests a need to rethink health policies in Europe. With over 30 years of research experience in obesity, diabetes, and nicotine, the author emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between tobacco smoke and nicotine itself. The study focused on the effects of snus, a smokeless tobacco product legal in Sweden but banned elsewhere in Europe. Controlled experiments with medical students showed that snus caused only a slight increase in blood pressure—similar to a cup of coffee—indicating that nicotine alone may not pose the same cardiovascular risks as tobacco smoke.
