E-cigarettes and tobacco heaters: What is the risk of cancer?. As of: February 19, 2024, 9:25 a.m By: Jasmina Deshmeh CommentsPressSplit E-cigarettes are often advertised as being “lower in pollutants” than conventional cigarettes.

But they contain questionable and sometimes carcinogenic pollutants. Since the products are still relatively new on the market, long-term health effects are poorly researched. In addition to nicotine, heated tobacco and e-cigarettes contain nicotine and can be addictive.