“Smoke-free nicotine pouches: a life-saving option for the 1.1 billion smokers worldwide”
Nicotine pouches are a tobacco-free version of Swedish snus, the moist, smokeless tobacco product. They are tiny white, permeable packets that are placed in between the mouth and gum. Nicotine pouches are one of the least harmful ways to ingest nicotine, and could mitigate against smoking-related disease and death.
Despite scientific evidence of their benefits, regulators and policymakers remain unaware of the positive impact of nicotine pouches. As well as helping in the reduction of smoking-related disease, nicotine pouches provide smokers with a discreet, clean and more environmentally-friendly alternative to smoking. Here is our pick of their four main benefits;
Benefits of Nicotine Pouches
1. Nicotine Pouches could lead to the mitigation of smoking-related diseases
As noted by the US Food and Drugs Agency (FDA), using oral nicotine products, such as pouches, “instead of cigarettes puts you at a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.” By providing smokers with an option of switching to these lower risk products, we are also encouraging the mitigation of smoking-related diseases.
2. Nicotine pouches help smokers switch affordably to clean forms of nicotine
For the 1.1 billion smokers worldwide, switching to smoke-free nicotine products like nicotine pouches could be a life-saving decision.
3. Nicotine pouches could provide smokers with an alternative, discreet option
Nicotine pouches could provide smokers who seek nicotine options, but may not be able to smoke a cigarette or vape due to their surroundings. A recent survey has shown that 63% of smokers and vapers admitted feeling anxious about not being able to consume nicotine using their preferred method when flying. Non-combustible, oral nicotine products can be the perfect solution for those who crave a nicotine hit, but are constrained by smoking restrictions.
4. Environmental considerations
Oral nicotine products are the most environmentally friendly method of consuming nicotine. These products mitigate the environmental hazards associated with smoking, and cut back on harmful substances finding their way into waste streams.
At Tobaccoharmreduction.net / the Oral Nicotine Commission, we have developed resources which address public misconceptions surrounding tobacco harm reduction.
