Global Harm Reduction Organizations Urge Recognition of Tobacco Harm Reduction

February 04, 2025 by einpresswire.com

Global Harm Reduction Organizations Urge Recognition of Tobacco Harm Reduction

Advocacy organisations in Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific - In a united effort, representing millions of adult consumers who use nicotine products that do not involve combustion, have sent a letter to the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council. The correspondence addresses recent comments made in a recent report regarding the validity of Tobacco Harm Reduction and urges the United Nations to recognize its importance in promoting public health.


8.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 444,279 current smokers in New Zealand.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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