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Harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs)

Also: HPHCs

Chemicals or chemical compounds in tobacco products and their smoke or aerosol that cause or may cause harm.

G-0027 · Updated 5 September 2026 · Coridum Research

In the literature

  1. Protocol to assess the impact of tobaccoinduced volatile organic compounds on cardiovascular risk in a cross- sectional cohort: Cardiovascular Injury due to Tobacco Use study (2018). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017- CKB 0569

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