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Surgeon General Richard Carmona testified: "I cannot conclude that the use of any tobacco product is a safer alternative to smoking...There is no significant evidence that suggests ST is a safer alternative to cigarettes" [166]
Based on our field research, interviews with health professionals, and analysis of public health literature, Human Rights Watch has concluded that no child under age 18 should be permitted to perform any tasks in which they will come into direct contact with tobacco plants of any size or dried tobacco leaves, due to the health risks posed by nicotine, the pesticides applied to the crop, and the particular health risks to children whose bodies and brains are still developing
Meanwhile, we found no significant association between HTPs use and asthma in Korean adults
The STMA currently holds a dual role as both an industry stakeholder and a regulatory body, creating a fundamental conflict of interest
Furthermore, exporters are optimizing routes and modal shifts (e.g., from road to rail for certain corridors) to manage volatile freight costs and meet sustainability goals
