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Its crucial to continue clear, evidence-based education to prevent a new generation from picking up an old habit. References

Most air filters are designed to remove large particles in the air, but they do not remove the smaller particles and gases that are contained in second-hand smoke

However, quitting smoking significantly reduced the risk of death for both groups

There is also an uptrend in the number of people who smoke heated tobacco products: it accounts for 3.3% of the population in 2022 compared to 1.1% in 2019, and more than one person out of three (36.6%) considers them less harmful than traditional cigarettes