Understanding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs): Current Issues and Recent Findings
April 30, 2025
The tobacco industry markets heated tobacco products (HTPs) as “reduced risk” products compared to cigarettes. Products such as IQOS and Glo purport to be intended for adult smokers looking for a safer alternative to smoking or trying to quit entirely. The evidence tells a different story.
Independent research has shown that carbon monoxide and carcinogens are both found in cigarette smoke and HTP emissions. Further, there is no appropriate clinical data assessing the risk of lung cancer in HTP users.
Learn the truth about heated tobacco products and how to counter Big Tobacco’s claims.
