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Are there any studies on the effects of minimal tobacco use?

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Studies of adolescents were excluded (age ≤ 18) because their light and intermittent smoking often represents an experimental phase of tobacco use, rather than stable chronic low-level consumption. Studies were not limited to US populations. read more

I haven't found any studies who have researched people exposed to such low doses. These are somewhat close, although the dose of tobacco is still higher than what you're looking for. Health consequences of smoking 1-4 cigarettes per day. Importance of light smoking and inhalation habits on risk of myocardial infarction and all cause mortality. read more

Objective: To review the evidence on the effects of moist smokeless tobacco (snus) on smoking and ill health in Sweden. Method: Narrative review of published papers and other data sources (for example, conference abstracts and internet based information) on snus use, use of other tobacco products, and changes in health status in Sweden. read more

Although nicotine is addictive, most of the severe health effects of tobacco use comes from other chemicals. Tobacco smoking can lead to lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. It increases the risk of heart disease, which can lead to stroke or heart attack. Smoking has also been linked to other cancers, leukemia, cataracts, and pneumonia. All of these risks apply to use of any smoked product, including hookah tobacco. read more

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