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Given that PLWH are roughly twice as likely as the general population to smoke cigarettes [3,4,5] and have more trouble quitting [3, 4], and that nicotine (a primary constituent of tobacco smoke) is anti-inflammatory [6] and pro-cognitive [7], understanding the effects of being HIV+ and cigarette smoking on neuroinflammation and cognitive control in PLWH is crucial
An expert with experience researching the tobacco industry also told me that tobacco companies are often directly involved in smuggling, and in some cases fund the exact organizations tasked with preventing smuggling
Nonetheless, there are some things we know about the brain in general and how substances such as these can alter its functioning long-term
The presence of diacetyl in vaping products has sparked concerns, especially as vaping continues to be marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, and more young people take up the habit
