The World Health Organization risks credibility with inaccurate attacks on vaping

The annual World No Tobacco Day aims to raise awareness about tobacco harms, but the World Health Organization's negative stance on e-cigarettes has sparked controversy. Despite evidence showing e-cigarettes are safer than smoking and aid in quitting, WHO positions them as threats. Policy recommendations to restrict access to e-cigarettes conflict with independent research findings that support their effectiveness for smoking cessation. Concerns have been raised about WHO's dissemination of misleading information on nicotine alternatives, potentially impacting global public health strategies. Critics argue that WHO's messaging undermines the evidence-based benefits of e-cigarettes for smokers seeking healthier alternatives.