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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:
- Explain the challenges of monitoring use of other tobacco products (OTPs)
- Describe the three major categories of OTPs and their known health effects
- Describe how these products are marketed to tobacco users
Key Points: In recent years, non-cigarette tobaccco products have been gaining increased attention and use in the U.S., especially among youth and young adults. Novel products are also being increasingly marketed to new users. As policies restricting cigarette smoking in public spaces have grown, tobacco manufacturers have also promoted alternative products for use where you cannot smoke. Tracking the use of non-cigarette tobacco products is challenging because there is such a diversity of products on the market, their use may be limited to specific subgroups, and new products continue to be introduced.
Educational Experience:
Speakers will provide an overview of the major categories of non-cigarette tobacco products including product characteristics, use, and health effects. To complement this, preliminary data on the attitudes and perceptions of smokeless tobacco use in smokers not motivated to quit will be presented.
Benefits: In addition to health effects, current policy and regulatory environment which may influence its use will be discussed. Additionally, the session will describe how these products are marketed to tobacco users.