Should The Tobacco Industry be Excluded From Tobacco Harm Reduction Efforts on Principle?
July 15, 2024 by vapingpost.com
Should The Tobacco Industry be Excluded From Tobacco Harm Reduction Efforts on Principle?
Derek Yach responds to criticisms about transparency of interests raised by Tess Legg and Anna B. Gilmore in The Lancet regarding his article on tobacco harm reduction. Yach clarifies the independence of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World from the tobacco industry, now led by an anti-smoking advocate. He disputes claims that tobacco companies have fully transitioned away from combustible cigarettes based on the 2022 Tobacco Transformation Index. Yach suggests that collaborations with the tobacco industry, under regulation, could enhance tobacco harm reduction efforts, akin to successful partnerships in pharmaceuticals. This inclusive approach could provide smokers with safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes.
