CAPHRA Urges Policymakers to Expand the Tobacco Cessation Toolkit
May 04, 2026 by globenewswire.com
CAPHRA Urges Policymakers to Expand the Tobacco Cessation Toolkit
Calls are growing for a broader and more flexible approach to helping people quit smoking. The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates is urging policymakers to expand the range of tools available, including regulated lower-risk nicotine alternatives. The argument is based on the idea that people quit in different ways, and limiting options can slow overall progress. Supporters emphasise that non-combustible products, alongside traditional nicotine replacement therapies, can reduce smoking rates and related harm. They also point to potential benefits such as fewer preventable deaths and lower pressure on healthcare systems. The discussion highlights a broader shift towards more individualised, evidence-based approaches to tobacco cessation and harm reduction.
19.70% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 16.3 million current smokers in Philippines 35.60% of men are current smokers but only 4.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
