Don’t block escape route for smokers, say activists
March 05, 2024 by capitalfm.co.ke
Don’t block escape route for smokers, say activists
Activists caution that the Kenyan Government's ban on vapes and nicotine pouches could worsen smoking-related harm. The Campaign for Safer Alternatives urges evidence-based policies, highlighting the reduced health risks of these products compared to cigarettes. Encouraging safer alternatives, like in the UK and Sweden, may be more effective in reducing smoking-related deaths. The group stresses the importance of regulating, not banning, these products to aid smokers in quitting and save lives.
7.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.6 million current smokers in Kenya 14.70% of men are current smokers but only 0.70% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
