REVIEW PAPER
Impact of heated tobacco products on health – a comparative analysis with traditional cigarettes
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Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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Department of Internal Medicine, 109th Military Hospital SPZOZ, Szczecin, Poland
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Department of Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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Department of Internal Medicine, University Clinical Hospital No. 2 Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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Department of Internal Medicine, University Clinical Hospital, Poznań, Poland
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Department of Internal Medicine, Multispeciality Regional Hospital, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland
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6th year medicine student, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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Department of Internal Medicine, 4th Military Clinical Hospital, Wrocław, Poland
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Corresponding author
Aleksandra Dąbrowska
Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Rybacka 1, 70-204, Szczecin, Poland
Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Rybacka 1, 70-204, Szczecin, Poland
KEYWORDS
inflammation markersrespiratory functioncardiovascular healthheated tobacco productsoxidative stresstraditional cigarettesIQOS®
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
Introduction and objective:
Smoking is one of the most significant modifiable risk factors for many diseases and related deaths. In recent years, more and more people are seeking alternatives that allow them to quit smoking and improve their quality of life. One such alternative is Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Products (HTPs), which have gained significant popularity among both smokers and non-smokers. Their impact on human health has not yet been thoroughly investigated. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the impact of these devices on human health.
Objective:
The aim of the study is to investigate the physiological and biochemical effects of HTP devices on human health, and to compare their impact relative to traditional cigarettes on the functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, skeletal and urinary systems, oxidative stress, inflammatory state, and periodontal diseases.
Review Methods:
A review was performed of studies available on PubMed and Google Scholar
Summary:
The scientific research cited in the review confirms the negative impact of HTP devices on human health, although clearly demonstrating that they represent a better alternative to traditional cigarettes. This is achieved through the reduction of harmful substance content in the inhaled aerosol, resulting in lower oxidative stress, inflammatory state, and intensity of many diseases affecting smokers.
Smoking is one of the most significant modifiable risk factors for many diseases and related deaths. In recent years, more and more people are seeking alternatives that allow them to quit smoking and improve their quality of life. One such alternative is Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Products (HTPs), which have gained significant popularity among both smokers and non-smokers. Their impact on human health has not yet been thoroughly investigated. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the impact of these devices on human health.
Objective:
The aim of the study is to investigate the physiological and biochemical effects of HTP devices on human health, and to compare their impact relative to traditional cigarettes on the functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, skeletal and urinary systems, oxidative stress, inflammatory state, and periodontal diseases.
Review Methods:
A review was performed of studies available on PubMed and Google Scholar
Summary:
The scientific research cited in the review confirms the negative impact of HTP devices on human health, although clearly demonstrating that they represent a better alternative to traditional cigarettes. This is achieved through the reduction of harmful substance content in the inhaled aerosol, resulting in lower oxidative stress, inflammatory state, and intensity of many diseases affecting smokers.
ABBREVIATIONS
HTP- heated tobacco product CC- combustible cigarette COPD- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease HDL-C- high-density lipoprotein
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