Nicotine use: Stringent policies drive mushrooming black market

Consumers make choices based on a variety of factors, including convenience, social influences, and product satisfaction—not solely on health risks.

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Nicotine use can be traced back to 12,300 years ago. Global tobacco trends show a decline, with 1.25 billion people still smoking.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 19 million stopped smoking two years ago which is a positive step. However, the demand for nicotine is persistent and unlikely to dissipate.

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