Indonesia Needs More Non-Tobacco Products Research

Emran opined, that collaborative research can also reduce negative perceptions that are contrary to the facts of scientific studies.

“The best way to address that (negative perception) is to provide comprehensive data and scientific evidence. Especially, those related to safety aspects and their impact on health,” Emran clarified.

Then, the study results need to be published in a reputable scientific journal. It aims to have scientific weight and objectivity.

“Furthermore, to be easily understood by the wider community, it can be conveyed more massively through various educational activities and mass media,” Emran added.

Previously, SF-ITB had conducted a scientific literature review entitled “Risk Assessment of Tobacco Heated System (THS) Products Based on Data and Literature Review.”

This study was conducted on heated tobacco products based on a standard method conducted around the world to calculate the estimated level of risk.

Based on the SF-ITB study results, heated tobacco products have a lower health risk profile compared to cigarettes.

In the study process, SF-ITB refers to world institutions such as WHO (World Health Organization), IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and US-EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). (*)