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factasia.org is an independent, not-for-profit, consumer-oriented organization advocating for the rights of adults who choose to use nicotine.
factasia.org urges rational debate based on scientific evidence, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR), smoking cessation objectives and the rights of adult consumers.
factasia.org advocates for proportionate and sensible regulation of all nicotine products, including new nicotine delivery products such as e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, heat not burn and snus throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
factasia.org does not promote smoking or the use of nicotine in any form, opposes all under-age use of cigarettes or any other product containing nicotine, and does not engage in any manufacturing, marketing, distribution or retailing activities.
factasia‘s role is to act as a messenger, facilitating constructive dialogue between scientists and medical experts, legislators, regulators and the general public.
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The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) today highlighted the findings of a landmark study publish...
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“This is the most significant independent survey we’ve seen coming out of India since its 2019 vaping ban. It shows an overwhelmin...
Vaping is now the most popular method to quit smoking, but myths may be preventing some people from even trying. Watch global expert Prof Ann McNeill from @KingsAddictions with her #vaping presentation at our #SmokefreeFuture conference in September ‘23
A potential benefit of (the U.S.) withdrawing from the WHO could (put) pressure on the organization to reform and improve its scientific integrity, potentially leading to a reassessment of THR policies. - Clive Bates
@followers @Clive_Bates @LandlMichael
THE W.H.O. - and its failure to provide good advice: Clive Bates
@WHO #THR #clivebates @Clive_Bates

factasia.org
factasia.org is an independent, not-for-profit, consumer-oriented advocate for rational debate about – and sensible regulation of – the rights of adult citizens throughout the Asia-Pacific region to choose to use tobacco or other nicotine products.
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The CDC May Hate It, but Vaping Is Rapidly Replacing Smoking
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The CDC reports that, between 2017 and 2023, 6.8 million fewer Americans exclusively smoked cigarettes, and 7.2 million more exclusively used nicotine vapes.2 weeks ago
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FCTC Slammed for Self-Congratulatory Approach - Tobacco Reporter
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"The FCTC's self-congratulatory approach is deeply offensive... Their refusal to acknowledge harm reduction alternatives is costing countless lives."2 weeks ago
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Recent False Claims on Vaping Risk Could Undermine Tobacco Harm Reduction
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Recent sensationalized media reports have falsely equated the health risks of vaping with smoking, despite scientific consensus that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful. To add insult to injur...3 weeks ago
#tobaccoharmreduction #ecigarettes #THR
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Ep 11 - Nothing Is Harmless "The Dosage Makes The Poison" with Dr. Farsalinos
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VSML Survey: vsml.co.za/2025-survey-start/In this episode, Dr. Farsalinos unpacks the truth about vaping and harm reduction, tackling misinformation,...3 weeks ago
#tobaccoharmreduction #ecigarettes #THR
youtu.be/vV5UtgHDCS4?feature=shared via YouTube ... See MoreSee Less
Ep 11 - Nothing Is Harmless "The Dosage Makes The Poison" with Dr. Farsalinos
youtu.be
VSML Survey: vsml.co.za/2025-survey-start/In this episode, Dr. Farsalinos unpacks the truth about vaping and harm reduction, tackling misinformation,...