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The Western Pacific Declaration 2023

One billion consumers of safer nicotine products ought to be the principal beneficiaries of enlightened, science-based regulatory frameworks allowing us access to the life-saving technologies of these products. We deserve to be properly and effectively represented to and by the delegates of our respective countries, with our interests first and foremost in any policy discussion…
CAPHRA demands action on disposable vape regulation

In light of World Smokefree Day on May 31, the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) is calling on governments and regulatory bodies to take action in implementing strict regulations for disposable vapes, in line with their recent position statement. CAPHRA’s position statement outlines two key areas where immediate action is required:…
Kiwis lead the way towards reducing harm from tobacco

New Zealand’s Government has taken a progressive and welcomed stance on vaping, which is now a shining light in comparison to Australia’s newly announced “war on vaping” which doubles down on their failed medical model for nicotine. The only plausible outcome of this doubling down is less control on access and more risk to consumers…
3 year ban – 4 million deaths

Join Heneage Mitchell at AVI’s #Funvocacy 19 “The Need for THR in LMICs” where he discusses the banning of safer nicotine products in developing countries & the tragic results of unsafe decision-making.

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Dr Colin Mendelsohn @colinmendelsohn ·

1 Oct

Vape prohibition enters a new level in Australia with pharmacy-only sales. Just two small problems

1️⃣ @PharmGuildAus is campaigning against selling #vapes
https://www.guild.org.au/news-events/news/forefront/v14n09/4-say-no-to-vapes

2️⃣ Sales from online pharmacies are banned
https://colinmendelsohn.com.au/pharmacy-3/

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Heneage Mitchell @heneagem ·

27 Sep

EU call to ban public vaping could Increase smoking, advocates say
#vaping #ecigarettes, @WHO

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Heneage Mitchell @heneagem ·

24 Sep

US: Youth E-Cigarette use drops to lowest level in a decade
#vaping #ecigarette #USvaping

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Heneage Mitchell @heneagem ·

20 Sep

Australia's vape laws are doomed to fail, says Australia's leading THR advocate
#vaping @ColinMendelsohn #thr

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1 week ago

"... research on so-called “passive vaping” has found that even in indoor spaces, exhaled vapor is so diluted, and disperses so quickly, that it poses little risk to bystanders. Other research has indicated that any risks to children are likely minimal and certainly far lower than those of secondhand smoking, which vaping typically replaces."#vaping #ecigarettes World Health Organization (WHO) ... See MoreSee Less

EU Call to Ban Public Vaping Could Increase Smoking, Advocates Say

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The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, is calling for member states to treat safer nicotine products ...

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2 weeks ago

“The continued decline in e-cigarette use among our nation’s youth is a monumental public health win,” said Brian King, PhD, M.P.H., director of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products. “This progress is a testament to the relentless efforts by the FDA, CDC and others, particularly over the past half decade. But we can’t rest on our laurels, as there’s still more work to do to further reduce youth e-cigarette use.”#tobaccoharmreduction #vaping #ecigarette ... See MoreSee Less

Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade

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The number of middle and high school students who reported recent e-cigarette use fell from 2.13 million in 2023 to 1.63 million in 2024.

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2 weeks ago

Australia's vape laws are doomed to fail. #vaping @followers Colin Mendelsohn ... See MoreSee Less

DOOMED TO FAIL | Colin Mendelsohn explains Australia's new vape regulations — GFN•TV

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New legislation in Australia means that vapes can only be bought in pharmacies, with e-liquid only available in three flavours. What are the likely consequences of this, in a country where the black m...

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3 weeks ago

“Overall, findings suggested switching from exclusive smoking to exclusive vaping led to reduced levels of biomarkers of potential harm. The same was also found for moving from exclusive smoking to dual use of combustible and ECs, although the magnitude of reduction in biomarkers of harm was smaller.”"Thus, the scientists believe that giving (e-cigarettes) to smokers may not lead to higher levels of exposure to harmful chemicals." ... See MoreSee Less

How to quit smoking: Top 3 efficient strategies from recent studies

www.medicalnewstoday.com

A new review of existing studies pinpoints the most effective strategies that can help a person quit smoking. These include a common anti-nicotine drug, a plant-based drug, and nicotine e-cigarettes.

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3 weeks ago

The findings of these three randomized controlled trials indicate that access to e-cigarettes with participant-preferred flavors can help achieve a higher reduction in daily smoking frequency than that could be achieved by using cigarettes with very low nicotine content alone. These findings are applicable to people with psychiatric disorders, opioid use disorder, or lower educational levels, who are at higher risk for smoking, addiction, and smoking-related adverse health outcomes.#ecigarettes #VapingExperience #tobaccoharmreduction ... See MoreSee Less

Flavored e-cigarettes cut smoking rates and toxic exposure in high-risk groups

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Access to participant-preferred flavored e-cigarettes significantly reduces smoking rates and exposure to carcinogens among high-risk populations in a recent study.

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3 year ban – 4 million deaths

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