Approximately 49 million Americans consuming nicotine in each year and 1.25 billion worldwide, according to the World Health Organization
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1,2 Other rare but serious cardiovascular conditions that can be caused by smoking include: Peripheral artery disease (and peripheral vascular disease) : A condition in which the narrowing of blood vessels results in insufficient blood flow to arms, legs, hands, and feet
So, for adults, it could be a viable alternative to things that are really harmful, but we don't want kids using it, she adds