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Harm Reduction in a Persistent Smoker

By David J. Riley, MD, FCCP

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Table 1—Institute of Medicine Report*

Purpose

To formulate methods to assess potentially harm-reducing products

Conclusions

  1. No tobacco product is "safe."
  2. Evidence is insufficient to show that the new products are less harmful than conventional cigarettes.
  3. New regulations of all tobacco products are necessary for scientific testing.
  4. The public health impact of these products is unknown.

*From the IOM report.1

 


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