Every year, World Health Day emphasises on a specific health issue, serving as a global movement to raise awareness and advocate for meaningful action. While
many concerns have been highlighted over the years, some continue to persist and pose a significant threat to public health. Among these persistent issues is smoking, an unhealthy habit that remains pervasive globally and in Malaysia.
Smoking is widely recognised as a harmful habit, but understanding precisely why it’s detrimental to our health is crucial. Some believe that the risks come from the nicotine or tobacco found in cigarettes, but the real culprit lies in the process of burning the cigarette and the resulting smoke. According to the American Lung Association, a cigarette contains more than 7,000 chemicals when burned, and at least 69 of these chemicals are toxic and can cause cancer.
Two smoke-free alternatives that are commonly found in the local market right now are e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products . Both are safer alternatives than cigarettes as they do not combust and produce smoke. Instead, e-cigarettes heat liquid nicotine while HTPs heat tobacco at lower temperatures to release the nicotine and flavours from the tobacco. Compared to cigarette smoking, the toxicant level is significantly reduced in e-cigarettes and HTPs.
So, what is stopping cigarette smokers from switching over? In an international survey conducted by PMI in 2022, 62% of respondents agreed that with more knowledge of smoke-free alternatives and how they differ from cigarettes, they are more likely to switch to these alternatives. This also indicates that many cigarette smokers aren’t aware of the differences between smoke-free products and cigarettes, especially how the former is less harmful in the long run.
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