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A lawsuit followed, brought by ex-smoker Allan Lykke Jensen, which would settle whether BAT misled consumers by adding these additives, and by using false information from their own smoke testing devices

Nicotine exposure alters brain development, certainly in regions responsible for impulse control and decision-making, augmenting impulsivity and susceptibility to mood disorders

Some of these groups liaise internationally, allowing the sharing of knowledge and strategic ideas

Health implications are profound, including immediate respiratory issues and long-term risks such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular problems

The results are predictable