Some, like Altria, bought into existing companies.[36] Others, like Philip Morris, have announced their ambition for more than two-thirds of their total net revenues to come from smoke-free products by 2030.[37] The companys 2024 full-year results showed that their smoke-free business accounted for 40% of their total net revenues, but it should be noted, of course, that the other 60% still came from their combustible products.[38] it is now possible for people to consume nicotine without having to risk the disease and mortality associated with the combustion of tobacco It is extremely unfortunate that, after decades of justifiable mistrust in the tobacco industry, many in public health are now as much in denial of the efficacy of safer nicotine products as the industry was in denying the health risks of smoking
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More recently, researchers from Turkey determined that light cigarettes impair the vascular function of the heart just as much as the regular ones do
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Also, the improved levels of oxygen in the body means that ex-smokers can concentrate better, sleep better and have increased mental wellbeing
