Developed by smoking giants Philip Morris International, IQOS devices heat tobacco at a lower temperature instead of burning it, reducing the release of harmful toxins
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However, mortality rates are about 1.9 times higher in men than in women.[1] It is estimated that there will be 59,660 new cases of oral cavity and oropharynx cancer diagnosed in the United States in 2025 and 12,770 deaths due to these diseases.[2] Rates of oral cavity cancer vary greatly across the world, primarily because of differences in alcohol use, tobacco use, and betel-quid chewing and the products chewed.[3] Although localized cancers of the oral cavity and oropharynx have an excellent anticipated 5-year survival rate of about 87.5%, only 26.4% of these cancer cases are diagnosed at this stage.[1] The overall 5-year relative survival rate for patients with cancers of the oral cavity and oropharynx combined is only 69%.[2] However, the 5-year relative survival rate is much lower in Black patients (57%) than in White patients (71%).[2] Additionally, the 5-year survival rate varies greatly by cancer site, with 52.1% survival among patients with cancer on the floor of the mouth and 73.8% survival among patients with cancer in the oropharynx and tonsil.[4] Hypopharyngeal cancer Hypopharyngeal cancers are rare, with approximately 2,500 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year and an annual incidence of 0.6 cases per 100,000 persons.[5] The 5-year survival rate for hypopharyngeal cancer is 35%.[5] New cases have been falling an average of 2% per year over the last 20 years.[5] This has been attributed to a reduction in cigarette smoking
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Table of Contents Understanding Smoking Alternatives This guide explores various smoking alternatives available in the UK, including nicotine pouches, vapes, heated tobacco products, and medically approved nicotine replacement therapies, providing information for adult users
