Nicotine itself can have adverse effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, but the potential harm caused by the flavorings and other additives in these products remains a subject of ongoing research
The European Economic and Social Committee has cautioned that abrupt or excessive increases in excise duties on tobacco and nicotine products could drive consumers towards illicit markets, erode fiscal revenues, and weaken the EUs public health objectives. Brussels Signal (@brusselssignal) February 24, 2026 In a rebuttal, the World Vapers Alliance said Brussels was celebrating the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) for reducing smoking, even as the EU risks missing its 2040 smoke-free target by decades
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Unfortunately, those who smoke regularly have a higher risk of developing many chronic disorders, including heart attack, peripheral artery disease, atherosclerosis, aortic aneurysm, and stroke
