Nicotine Safety and Toxicity

This book reviews the current scientific understanding of the safety and toxicity of nicotine. The discussion ranges from chemistry, through animal and human experimental research, to the results of large clinical trials. Among the topics covered are cardiovascular disease, cancer, reproductive toxicity (including fetal toxicity and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), behavioral toxicity (including abuse liability and addiction to nicotine medication) and gastrointestinal disease. Finally, the risks and benefits of nicotine as a medication are explored. The authors are world-renowned experts on their respective topics. No other book addresses nicotine toxicity with the depth or breadth of this volume.