01 September 2025 : Clinical Research
Odor Reduction Drives Transition to Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Products in Poland
Natalia Miller
ABCDEF 1*, Piotr Samel-Kowalik ADEG 1, Bolesław Samoliński AD 1
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.948415
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e948415
Table 2 Participants’ opinion on the odor of HnB products:Out of the 20 HnB product users participating in the study, the majority (N=17) declared that they switched to HnB products because they lacked the characteristic odor of conventional cigarettes. The tobacco odor and the perception of conventional cigarette smoking as a nuisance were the main reasons cited by the participants.Reduction of unpleasant smell that was a nuisance to others (17 out of 20 HnB users).Negative opinion about the odor of HnB tobacco (7 out of 15 HnB non-users).
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| Out of the 20 HnB product users participating in the study, the majority (N=17) declared that they switched to HnB products because they lacked the characteristic odor of conventional cigarettes. The tobacco odor and the perception of conventional cigarette smoking as a nuisance were the main reasons cited by the participants. | |
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| The sample size constitutes a methodological limitation that may restrict the generalizability of the findings. Interpretations should be made with appropriate caution. | |