A cigarette burns tobacco and produces smoke that is inhaled. Its risk profile is not inferred from the nicotine amount alone.
↗ Combustion is a defining feature.
Combustion is a defining feature.
FIELD NOTE / 02
Vape
A vape heats a liquid to create an aerosol. Device, liquid and user behaviour affect exposure. This article does not turn those variables into a universal ranking.
↗ Heating differs from combustion.
Heating differs from combustion.
FIELD NOTE / 03
Pouch
A tobacco-free nicotine pouch sits between lip and gum. It makes no smoke or aerosol during use, but still contains addictive nicotine. The NHS says safety evidence is still limited.
↗ No smoke does not mean no risk.
No smoke does not mean no risk.
FIELD NOTE / 04
Decision boundary
Adults seeking to stop smoking can use NHS information on licensed support. KROSSA is not licensed as a cessation treatment; a brand comparison should remain descriptive.
↗ Mechanism first; no quit claim.
Mechanism first; no quit claim.
Sources & editorial basis
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