Better Alternatives
Scientific research and innovation have made it possible to deliver nicotine without burning and today, we have access to more smoke-free alternatives than ever before.
What you should know: By removing smoke from the equation, smoke-free alternatives can reduce harm and offer smokers who do not quit, a better choice.
Leaving smoke behind is our biggest goal, and smoke-free alternatives can help more people get there.
Smoke-free alternatives include:
Tobacco heating systems (THS)
What is it? THS heats tobacco to strictly specified temperatures, so there is no combustion.
How does it compare to cigarettes? Research shows that THS emits 95% less toxic chemicals than cigarettes and switching to them reduces the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Vapes, e-cigarettes, or disposable pods
What is it? Vapes, e-cigarettes, or disposable pods heat liquid containing nicotine at lower temperatures, which creates a vapor.
How does it compare to cigarettes? E-cigarette vapor contains 95% less harmful chemicals than tobacco smoke. Research also suggests that the composition of vapor is less complex than cigarette smoke.
Tobacco heating systems and electronic cigarettes usually deliver nicotine. When smokers look for alternatives to smoking, nicotine is usually an important part in their decision. But it is important to remember, that nicotine is not the main cause of smoking related diseases, the harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke are. Since alternatives don’t burn and don’t create smoke, they are a step in the right direction for smokers.
By understanding alternatives, more smokers can leave cigarettes in the past and make a better choice for their health. Smoke-free alternatives provide a viable option to those who don’t quit cigarettes – this approach is called harm reduction. The more smokers switch to smoke-free alternatives, the faster we can reduce smoking rates in Nepal.
Helping smokers quit cigarettes by encouraging them to stop using nicotine products completely, or if they won’t, to switch to a less harmful alternative, is the right thing to do for the individuals, but also the right thing to do for society.
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