Deadly Canada Ban Defies Science

Leading health experts have criticized Canada's new laws restricting nicotine pouch sales as a "deadly error" hindering tobacco harm reduction efforts globally. Nicotine pouches, safer than cigarettes, have aided Sweden's path to becoming smoke-free. Canada's ban on pouches is seen as counterproductive, defying evidence that supports their effectiveness in aiding smokers to quit. Dr. Delon Human advocates for following Sweden's success by making safer alternatives accessible and affordable in Canada. Sweden's progressive policies have significantly reduced smoking rates and tobacco-related deaths. Limiting flavored nicotine products may lead to an increase in smoking, as shown by US data. Canada's new laws are viewed as regressive in public health terms.