Other Highlights and New Products on the Agenda: E-Cigarettes/Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, Electronic Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems, and Heated Tobacco Products

E-cigarettes have emerged as a prominent product primarily driven by the tobacco industry. Serving as a strategic lifeline for a tobacco industry facing constrained opportunities, e-cigarettes present a concerning landscape, especially in relation to youth and public health. These devices, often marketed with an age restriction on cigarette sales, inadvertently facilitate the development of nicotine addiction in children and young individuals. They provide a means for perpetuating nicotine dependency among smokers, given the limitations on smoking in public spaces. E-cigarettes are capable of delivering potent nicotine concentrations, contributing to youth addiction and the subsequent adoption of conventional cigarettes and other addictive substances. While some research suggests that transitioning from smoking to e-cigarettes may reduce harm, additional studies are required to establish this conclusively. Notably, the co-use of e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes poses greater health risks than using either product in isolation. The therapeutic potential of e-cigarettes in smoking cessation is evident when utilized within a structured intervention but not as consumer commodities. It is crucial to acknowledge that e-cigarette technology is continually evolving, making it challenging to assess their long-term health implications accurately. The allure of flavored tobacco products, particularly to the youth, remains a major concern within this landscape.

Cite this article as: Özlü, T. (2025). Other highlights and new products on the agenda: E-cigarettes, ENDS, ENNDS and HTPs. Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions, 12(1), 10-19.