Early uptake of traditional cigarettes is associated with a host of health problems, including the potential for developing dependence on cigarettes and an increased risk of becoming addicted to other substances, like drugs and alcohol
It is not close at all
Of course there's problems a plenty, like some ill advised political interludes, but that's what the fast forward button is for
Nitrosamine and nicotine exposure after switching from filtered to unfiltered cigarette smoking: a cross-over clinical trial Giovanni Appolon, Eyal Oren, Kim Pulvers, Devan Romero, Eunha Hoh, Nathan G Dodder, Jade Wong, Katelyn Nynas, LaRee Tracey, Hector Lemus, Thomas E Novotny Tobacco Control 2
It can lead to cognition loss and even psychosis
Some territories raise taxes at high levels for consumer deterrence purposes, yet other territories preserve minimal taxes because their economies depend on tobacco production, and their regulatory systems are weak