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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have asserted that e-cigarettes have the potential to benefit adult smokers who are not pregnant if used as a complete substitute for regular cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products
Secondly, HTPs and ENDS are two distinctive product categories which are defined by objective product attributes
These can include: Feeling depressed, anxious, irritable, restless or hungry Poor concentration Poor sleep at night Urges to smoke Feeling unwell Headaches Everyones different, so theres no guaranteed timeline for smoking withdrawal symptoms
"Overall, while the market is viewing today's announcement as a 'negative' for cigarette manufacturers, we believe this could prove to be an opportunity over the long term for reduced risk products and, therefore, a positive for Altria/PM as they have a unique competitive advantage..." One concern remains that though the FDA seeks a balanced approach to avoid "unintended consequences," such as activity in the black market, this might not pan out as anticipated, Herzog said