Oral nicotine pouches, though marketed as smoke-free alternatives, carry significant health concerns that clinicians should be aware of. These products deliver high nicotine doses that can reinforce dependence, contribute to cardiovascular strain, and potentially impair adolescent neurodevelopment. Emerging evidence also suggests that the risks of using oral nicotine pouches include oral mucosal irritation, periodontal damage, and unknown long-term carcinogenic effects due to limited regulatory oversight. Understanding these harms is essential as their use grows across diverse patient populations.
Join us in celebrating our 12 th anniversary with an insightful webinar featuring eminent ophthalmologist and public health expert Dr. Rakesh Gupta . Organized in collaboration with the Strategic Institute for Public Health Education and Research (SIPHER), the session will take place on…
