Friday, 22 July 2022 – 00:50 WIB
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VIVA Lifestyle – Discussion about nicotine keep rolling warm. There are many pros and cons that surround the notion of this natural chemical compound.
To know more about nicotine, here are a number of facts revealed by a Lecturer at the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (K3) as well as a Toxicologist from the Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University, Shoim Hidayat.
1. Nicotine is not a carcinogen
Research from the International Agency for Research on Cancer or The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) states that nicotine is not proven to be a carcinogen or a substance that can cause cancer.
“Then why cigarette are often considered as one of the processed tobacco products that have the potential to cause cancer? The answer is because to consume them, cigarettes need to be burned and produce smoke,” said Shoim Hidayat in his statement, Thursday, July 21, 2022.
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“Well, this smoke is estimated to contain around 5,000 compounds, some of which are toxic so that they can trigger cancer. WHO notes that there are 9 toxic substances in cigarettes called harmful and potentially harmful compounds (Harmful or Potentially Harmful Constituents or HPHC),” he continued. .
2. How to consume nicotine
Classically, nicotine can be obtained by smoking. Recently, various nicotine consumption devices (nicotine delivery systems/NDS) have continued to develop. Call it alternative tobacco products such as heated tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and nicotine pouches.
“Because they do not go through the combustion process and do not produce smoke, these alternative products have a much lower risk than cigarettes. So, for adult smokers who find it difficult to quit, they can switch to products that have a lower risk profile,” he said. .
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