These findings indicate the potential of germline variants in identifying high risk LCNS patients, with stratification by sex and ethnicity holding additional promise for improved risk assessment
May affect teens behavior, concentration, memory and their ability to learn Increases risk of low impulse control Chronic nicotine exposure may lead to insulin resistance & type 2 diabetes Inhaled nicotine increases heart rate and blood pressure Nicotine is highly addictive Nicotine acts as a gateway drug and primes the brain so things like cocaine and heroin are more rewarding Exacerbate asthma & other lung conditions Releases unsafe levels of lead, chromium, manganese, and/or nickel into the lungs & environment Increased risk of lung, bladder cancer Increased risk of heart disease Persistent cough, bronchitis, congestion/phlegm Mental Health: strong relationship between youth smoking and depression, anxiety and stress
These same rules apply to cigarettes bought from Canadian duty free stores
Domino: Get away from my computer, Manny
People switching from cigarettes to IQOS often report short-term changes like reduced coughing, improved taste, and less smoke smell
