Is It True That IQOS Has Killed People?

Is it true that IQOS has killed people? Recently, I found that there are concerns about IQOS e-cigarettes causing deaths, but there have been no news reports on this. Where did this information come from? It turns out that it is just the worries of netizens.
 
Is it true that IQOS has killed people?

Currently, there are no news reports about IQOS e-cigarettes causing deaths, so friends who see such information should be cautious in discerning its authenticity. Of course, IQOS does pose health risks, which are between those of e-cigarettes and traditional combustible tobacco.

Research from the University of Bern indicates that IQOS e-cigarettes contain various carcinogenic substances, including carbon monoxide and organic waste. Additionally, studies from Japan indicate that claims of IQOS being less harmful and having no secondhand smoke risks are not substantiated; it can still harm smokers and those around them. Analysts state that because harmful substances are not visible, people nearby cannot perceive or avoid their effects, thereby increasing the risk of secondhand smoke exposure. Furthermore, researchers from the British Acupuncture Council have stated that as a heated tobacco product, the harmful emissions from IQOS can also affect the health of others.

However, some studies have shown that IQOS is less harmful than traditional cigarettes.

In December 2016, PMI submitted a modified risk tobacco product application to the U.S. FDA to legally market IQOS in the U.S. using terms like "reduced risk." The application included data demonstrating that IQOS indeed reduces health risks compared to traditional combustible tobacco. The FDA's Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) reviewed this application in 2018 and approved it with a vote of 8 in favor and 1 against. The committee concluded that PMI's assertion that "switching completely from cigarettes to the IQOS system would significantly reduce exposure to harmful or potentially harmful chemicals (HPHCs)" is valid. Therefore, the conclusion that IQOS is less risky than traditional combustible tobacco is at least the consensus of the majority.

Is it true that IQOS has killed people? According to the Chinese e-cigarette inquiry, there are currently no reports of IQOS e-cigarettes causing deaths, so this information does not exist. Of course, research has proven that IQOS e-cigarettes still pose significant risks, so it is advisable to avoid using them.