Tubakatoodete

Tubakatoodete (tobacco products) are substances and devices that contain tobacco and are designed for consumption or use. They include cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, rolling tobacco, and smokeless forms such as chewing tobacco, snuff, and snus. In many markets, tobacco products may also be regulated for heated tobacco devices, but legal status and classifications vary by country.

Nicotine, the main addictive chemical in tobacco products, is delivered to the user through inhalation, oral use, or other routes. In addition to nicotine, tobacco products release a mixture of chemicals, including several carcinogens and irritants.

Health effects: Regular use of tobacco products is a leading cause of preventable illness and death worldwide. It is associated with cancers of the lung, mouth and throat, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Secondhand smoke endangers bystanders.

Regulation and policy: Most countries regulate tubakatoodete with age limits, health warnings on packaging, advertising and sponsorship restrictions, and taxation. Many also prohibit smoking in indoor public spaces and workplaces. Public health authorities promote cessation support and evidence-based treatments to help people quit.

Market and trends: Global patterns vary by region, with declines in smoking prevalence in many high-income countries and ongoing use in others. Regulatory measures, taxation, and social norms influence consumption levels and product availability.

See also: Tobacco control, Nicotine addiction, Public health.