Tobacco harm reduction describes actions taken to lower the health risks associated with using nicotine, especially as delivered through combustible tobacco, including but not necessitating complete abstention. These measures have been argued to include:
- Cutting down prior to quitting smoking
- Smoking Less
- Temporary Abstinence
- Switching to non-tobacco nicotine containing products, such as medically licensed nicotine replacement therapies or currently unlicensed products such as electronic cigarettes
- Switching to Swedish or American smokeless tobacco products
It is widely acknowledged that discontinuation of all tobacco products confers the greatest lowering of risk. However, there is a considerable population of inveterate smokers who are unable or unwilling to achieve abstinence. Harm reduction may be of substantial benefit to these individuals.
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