Introduction
Transnational tobacco companies are marketing ‘new generation products’ called heated tobacco products (HTP), which are sticks of compressed processed tobacco intended for heating to a high temperature without causing combustion. When used by a consumer, they generate an inhalable aerosol that contains nicotine and other chemicals. Although these products are not harmless, they are promoted as a less harmful choice compared to traditional cigarettes.
Read more: Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance
