Alarmism Is Ruining Harm Reduction and Lives – Taxpayers Protection Alliance

October 23, 2024 by protectingtaxpayers.org

Alarmism Is Ruining Harm Reduction and Lives – Taxpayers Protection Alliance

Discussion surrounding oral nicotine products like Zyn and nicotine pouches prompts a rethink of public health policies. Concerns focus on youth use, yet evidence shows these alternatives carry lower risks than cigarettes, possibly overlooked amidst alarmist reactions. Positive results from the 2024 CDC Youth Tobacco Survey reveal minimal youth pouch use, contrasting sharply with vaping and alcohol rates. Studies suggest that focusing on reducing smoking, not nicotine use, is crucial. Learning from countries like Sweden, which has low smoking rates with smokeless tobacco, informs the debate. Balanced regulation that keeps both youth protection and harm reduction for adults in mind is essential for effective public health strategies.

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8.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 667,950 current smokers in Sweden.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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