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Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?

NPR · Published 1h ago
Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?

The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes. Public health experts agree they can help current smokers, but worry young people may become addicted.

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