A study by Dai et al
the results are normalised to the levels of nicotine and tar produced from each smoking article, these differing due to the size of the tobacco rod as explained above
Interestingly, chemical analysis revealed one herbal cigarette, filled with basil, had the highest lead concentration, despite being marketed as chemical-free with 100% natural filler for a healthy lifestyle. Prof Vishal Verma, research collaborator and an Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, U.S., added, That finding is important because many consumers associate nicotine-free products with reduced harm. REGULATORY GAP The study also lays bare the regulatory gap problem surrounding herbal cigarettes
For teens especially, vaping can have greater health implications, and with 75% more high schoolers using e-cigarettes in 2018 than in the previous year, the dangers of vaping addiction pose real risks to teenagers
It is commonly found among different cigarette manufacturers and is a regulated size in the US
