Associate Professor Irina Stepanov, a Masonic Cancer Center member, led a team of researchers who analyzed NNN in urine and saliva from e-cigarette users, smokers and nonsmokers
The percentage of never-smokers using nicotine products has jumped from 9% in 2013 to 19% in 2023, with an obvious increase occurring the year after vaping was legalized and heavily marketed in Canada
These new products bear features such as adjustable airflow, temperature control, and personalized e-liquid choices
It is true that smoking a few cigarettes a day is better than a pack, but it should be noted that smokers' bodies are especially sensitive to the first few doses of nicotine each day
The ultimate in harm reduction would, logically, be to use flavourless e-liquid
Quitting Early Matters: Cutting Back Isnt Enough Because even very light or occasional smoking can significantly raise the chance of heart disease and death, the researchers conclude that quitting altogether at a younger age is the most effective way to protect long-term health
