Not Invented Here #4 - Smoking
November 22, 2024 by iea.org.uk
Not Invented Here #4 - Smoking
The text discusses the challenges faced by reduced-risk nicotine products amidst anti-smoking campaigns. Despite their success in lowering smoking rates, these alternatives face suspicion and bans in many countries. The tobacco control movement's resistance to harm reduction strategies is attributed to a reluctance to adapt and a fear of losing power. Endgame policies focusing on prohibitive measures have unintended consequences, while countries legalizing alternatives like vapes have seen significant reductions in smoking rates. The debate highlights a clash between harm reduction and prohibitionist approaches in tobacco control.
