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August 27, 2024 by businessday.ng

Vaping is not a perfect solution, but it is a safer alternative to smoking. By vaporising a liquid solution containing pharmaceutical-grade nicotine instead of burning tobacco, it eliminates the harmful combustion by-products released by burning tobacco that cause the majority of smoking-related diseases. The Royal College of Physicians estimates that vaping is likely to be much safer than smoking, with some studies suggesting it may be at least 95 percent safer.

August 26, 2024 by cbc.ca

Starting next week, the federal government will impose new restrictions on nicotine pouches to make it illegal to sell them anywhere but from behind a pharmacy counter.

August 23, 2024 by inquirer.net

A widening divide among public health policymakers is preventing millions of smokers from switching to less harmful alternatives, according to tobacco harm reduction (THR) advocates. Dr. Marewa Glover, a leading public health researcher from New Zealand, said a “culture war” between prohibitionist groups and THR advocates who promote less harmful options is hindering progress in public health efforts to combat smoking.

August 21, 2024 by daily-pouch.com

Following the recent UK general election, many will be unsure of what happens next with regulation of vaping and other reduced risk nicotine products. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introduced by Rishi Sunak’s government but ditched in the “wash up” at the end of the last parliament, was included in the King’s Speech so will be reintroduced in the new government’s first year.

August 20, 2024 by tribuneonlineng.com

As the world continues to grapple with the devastating health impacts of smoking, countries like Nigeria must consider Sweden’s groundbreaking approach to tobacco harm reduction. Sweden’s model has revolutionised the fight against smoking, and there are invaluable lessons to be learned. Recent research highlights the effectiveness of various alternative products. Among respondents, 60 percent perceive Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as the most effective alternative product, while (...)

August 16, 2024 by businessday.ng

Sweden's successful harm reduction model, including the use of Snus and other nicotine alternatives, has significantly reduced smoking rates and associated health risks. Nigeria can learn from Sweden by increasing accessibility, acceptability, and affordability of harm reduction products to tackle its high smoking rates. With nearly 30,000 smoking-related deaths in 2022 and 4.5 million current smokers, Nigeria faces a pressing public health challenge. Emulating Sweden's approach could lead to improved outcomes and a smoke-free future. The Swedish model's success underscores the need for diverse cessation options, public awareness campaigns, and reduced taxes on safer nicotine products.

August 15, 2024 by washingtonpost.com

Zyn, a nicotine pouch, has become popular through influencers like Hunter Ratchford, who quit his job for social media fame. Conservatives tout its benefits amid a culture war over regulations. Philip Morris International's Zyn faces scrutiny for potentially targeting young users. Despite political divides, Zyn's appeal transcends state lines. Place like TikTok have boosted its popularity, causing a nationwide shortage. Amid jokes and controversy, some users find Zyn a convenient alternative to tobacco. The product's rise traces back to Swedish origins and the efforts of Big Tobacco to shift to smokeless products. Concerns remain over potential health risks and marketing tactics.

August 15, 2024 by washingtonpost.com

Zyn, a nicotine pouch, has become popular through influencers like Hunter Ratchford, who quit his job for social media fame. Conservatives tout its benefits amid a culture war over regulations. Philip Morris International's Zyn faces scrutiny for potentially targeting young users. Despite political divides, Zyn's appeal transcends state lines. Place like TikTok have boosted its popularity, causing a nationwide shortage. Amid jokes and controversy, some users find Zyn a convenient alternative to tobacco. The product's rise traces back to Swedish origins and the efforts of Big Tobacco to shift to smokeless products. Concerns remain over potential health risks and marketing tactics.

August 15, 2024 by standard.co.uk

Vapes are popular for their accessibility and perceived lower health risks compared to cigarettes. Marketed with colorful packaging, they are widely available in UK supermarkets and corner shops. Hazel Cheeseman, deputy chief executive of Action on Smoking and Health (Ash), said: “Smoking is still the country’s biggest preventable killer and vaping is one of many tools needed to help smokers quit if we are to create a smokefree country for current as well as future generations.”

August 15, 2024 by clearingtheair.eu

Vaping has become a successful tool for quitting smoking, with 2.7 million UK adults attributing their quitting to vapes in the last five years. The Action on Smoking and Health survey highlights misconceptions about vaping being as harmful as smoking. The organization urges for balanced regulations to curb teenage vaping without hindering adult smokers. Experts emphasize the importance of vaping as a smoking cessation aid, with Professor Agrawal noting its essential role in helping patients quit. There is a call for improved public understanding that vaping is less harmful than smoking and should be viewed as a cessation aid.