Graphic: Health harms of HTPs

HTP smoke carries the same harmful chemicals as cigarette smoke, and nicotine exposure is the same for HTP users and cigarette smokers. In addition to being highly addictive, nicotine may also increase risk of cardiovascular disease. When they studied heated tobacco products, the U.S. FDA determined there was not sufficient evidence to conclude that HTPs reduced the risk of tobacco-related disease compared to cigarettes.