Friday, June 13, 2008

Alternate forms of tobacco use

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

Reviews the scientific literature on alternate forms of tobacco, their use and the dangers of these products. Narghile (water pipe), bidis, kreteks, oral tobacco and potentially reduced exposure products (PREPs), are considered. Concludes that there is no such thing as a safe tobacco product.

http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/iuatld/ijtld/2008/00000012/00000007/art00006


Comment: Consumers erroneously believe that alternate tobacco products are safer, or will help them quit smoking.