As the FDA stated, while its decision permits the tobacco products to be sold in the United States, it does not mean these products are safe or 'FDA approved.' The company submitted applications to the FDA for two different regulatory approvals: one to market the product as a new tobacco product (called a Pre-Market approval), and the other to market the product as less harmful than other tobacco products (called a Modified Risk Tobacco Product approval)
Nicotine from chewing tobacco can act as both a stimulant and/or depressant to the central nervous system
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Studies also show that PM 2.5 can penetrate deep into the lungs, causing chronic inflammation and potentially permanent lung damage, as seen in conditions like chronic bronchitis
While some may argue that vaping is safer than smoking, others highlight potential health hazards linked to vaping devices
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