Clive Bates: WHO Using Tobacco’s History to Poison Good Science
October 09, 2025 by tobaccoreporter.com
Clive Bates: WHO Using Tobacco’s History to Poison Good Science
Clive Bates urged a global reset in tobacco control policies at the GTNF, stating current approaches fail to address rising smoking-related deaths. He emphasized the need to embrace harm reduction strategies, criticizing the WHO's dismissal of reduced-risk products. Bates advocated for promoting alternatives like vaping and snus, highlighting Sweden's success. He condemned anti-industry bias within the FCTC, noting the need for collaboration. Bates called for a shift towards safer nicotine products and informed consumer choices to reduce smoking rates and save lives.
