Nicotine pouches and youth

Emerging patterns and potential cardiovascular risks

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ID22076541
AuthorsShaun Abid (Bridgeport Hospital), Abhinav Aggarwal (0000-0002-5080-6390, Bridgeport Hospital, corresponding author), Freddy Duarte, F A M Duarte (Methodist Hospital), Samdish Sethi (Bridgeport Hospital), Sumedh Iyengar (0000-0002-8908-0398, Bridgeport Hospital), Stuart Zarich (Bridgeport Hospital)
Year2025
Volume13
Pages1632313-1632313
Publication date2025-11-20
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2025.1632313
PMID41358246
OpenAlexW4416387205
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited29

The rapid rise in nicotine pouch use among teens and young adults signals a shift in nicotine consumption with significant public health implications. Marketed as discreet and “tobacco free,” these products are often perceived as safer alternatives to smoking, yet their cardiovascular risks remain largely unexamined. Emerging concerns center on the high nicotine content, efficient bloodstream delivery, and growing rates of dual or poly-use with other nicotine products. Adolescents, in particular, face heightened vulnerability due to ongoing physiological development and increased addiction susceptibility. This review explores the potential cardiovascular consequences of nicotine pouch use in youth, emphasizing the urgency of evidence-based research to inform clinical guidance, regulatory action, and prevention strategies

Addiction · Cardiovascular health · Nicotine · Public health · SAFER · Smoking cessation · Diabetes Management and Research · Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study · Smoking Behavior and Cessation

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