My new white paper, "Tobacco Harm Reduction: Policy And Practice" published by the Hispanic Leadership Fund
July 17, 2025 by substack.com
My new white paper, "Tobacco Harm Reduction: Policy And Practice" published by the Hispanic Leadership Fund
The text discusses a white paper on Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) by Carl V. Phillips, highlighting the benefits of low-risk nicotine alternatives like vaping for reducing smoking rates. It criticizes U.S. policies hindering THR progress and emphasizes the need for targeted education and policy changes to support harm reduction, especially in Hispanic and minority communities. International examples show the positive impact of supportive environments on smoking reduction. Recommendations include ending misinformation campaigns, reducing barriers to low-risk products, and focusing on underserved populations. Overall, the paper advocates for government support of harm reduction to improve public health, particularly in marginalized communities.
