WHO position on harm reduction : enough is enough
November 14, 2025 by substack.com
WHO position on harm reduction : enough is enough
The WHO recently released a paper on tobacco control and harm reduction before the FCTC COP-11. It discusses harm reduction in tobacco and nicotine products, refuting claims that non-combustible products are as harmful as cigarettes and criticizing the WHO's stance on harm reduction as aligned with the tobacco industry. The document calls for prohibition and restrictive measures against these products, ignoring their potential role in reducing harm from smoking. These recommendations may inadvertently protect the cigarette market, contradicting the WHO's objectives. It emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to tobacco control.
