Omni launched a year ago to help shift the conversation around Tobacco Harm Reduction
It affects almost every system in the body, leading to: Oral issues like stained teeth, gum infections, and bad breath Lung diseases such as COPD and chronic bronchitis Cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes Reduced reproductive health, affecting fertility in both men and women Increased risk of various cancers, especially oral and lung cancer Dangers of second-hand and third-hand smoke, which can harm non-smokers especially children and the elderly simply by being in the same room or touching contaminated surfaces
For instance, cigarette sales in Japan decreased by 27 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year, partly due to the introduction of such products in the market, according to Andrew John da Roza, an addiction psychotherapist at Promises Healthcare in Singapore
"Unlike the US, all e-cigarette products in the UK are tightly regulated for quality and safety by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and they operate the Yellow Card Scheme, encouraging vapers to report any bad experiences." Is this a new phenomenon
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