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Lucy Elwood, CEO of the Cancer Society of New Zealand, said the proposed measures were evidence-based and that nicotine reduction works because people smoke more in the first few days, then lessen their consumption

Conclusion: These analyses showed that the e-cigarette aerosols contain fewer compounds and at significantly lower concentrations than cigarette smoke

Nicotine raises blood pressure by: Constricting blood vessels Increasing heart rate Triggering adrenaline release Reducing oxygen flow Forcing the heart to pump harder Even one cigarette can cause a noticeable rise in blood pressure that lasts for up to an hour. For frequent users, that means the cardiovascular system rarely gets a break

Quitting smoking before the age of 40 has been shown to reduce smoking-related death by about 90%