New Zealand’s leading vaping consumer group is deeply disappointed there remains no action plan to achieve the ambitious national goal of Smokefree 2025. “Back in 2011 when Smokefree 2025 was launched, it was viewed as doable albeit requiring serious and deliberate government programmes and intervention. However, nine years on we’re still sadly miles off,” says…
By Dr Konstantinos Farsalinos A study published recently in the journal Tobacco Control examined the association between e-cigarette use and smoking in the Eurobarometer 2017 survey. Last year, another study analyzed the 2014 Eurobarometer, finding that e-cigarette use prevents smoking cessation in Europe. But the study design and conclusion was flawed since the 2014 survey…
By Dr Konstantinos Farsalinos A 2017 study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology reported that aldehyde emissions from e-cigarettes are derived from thermal degradation of flavoring compounds rather than the main liquid ingredients (propylene glycol and glycerol). The study found non-detectable levels of aldehydes in unflavored liquids, but up to 10,000-fold higher levels…
The World Health Organisation has been under a lot of pressure recently; first with the issuance and eventual revision of its Q&A Detail on E-Cigarettes and then with the Coronavirus outbreak in China that is spreading globally. For the purposes of this blog, we are going to focus on the WHO FCTC and the implications…
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@vapeindia: Nancy Loucas from CAPHRA unpacks the motivations behind attacks on consumers in recent scientific papers — from ideological and funding biases to state ownership of tobacco trade and the resultant vested interests. #SayYesToTHR
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The evidence is in .... Studies show that tens of thousands of smokers stopped as a result of vaping in 2017, similar to estimates in previous years.Compared to the 2018 review, there is stronger evidence in this year’s report that nicotine vaping products are effective for smoking cessation and reduction. #Right2Switch #right2choices#livelifesmokefree#tobaccoharmreduction... See MoreSee Less
The Advocates Voice - Episode 4youtu.be/47s2-Yem1eYNew Episode premiering on 25 Feb at NOON Hong Kong Time.Stories in Depth: Starts at:Vietnam :40Philippines 1:56New Zealand 3:28Summary Review: Starts at:WHO "Commit to Quit" 6:46Europe: Netherlands 8:14Upcoming V4V Webinar 9:15 ... See MoreSee Less
The Advocates Voice - Episode 4youtu.be/47s2-Yem1eYNew Episode premiering on 25 Feb at NOON Hong Kong Time.Stories in Depth: Starts at:Vietnam :40Philippines 1:56New Zealand 3:28Summary Review: Starts at:WHO "Commit to Quit" 6:46Europe: Netherlands 8:14Upcoming V4V Webinar 9:15 ... See MoreSee Less
The Advocates Voice covers issues in Asia Pacific (and the world) relative to Consumers and Tobacco Harm Reduction. Information that is important to know, ...
Nicotine without smoke?This discussion takes a brief tour through the science and policy controversies surrounding the concept of tobacco harm reduction: the...
}#vapingsaveslives #vapingToday the Victorian Legislative Council supported a Liberal Democrats motion calling on the Government to legalise vaping as a consumer product. While some members were still cautious, and others are awaiting the outcome of the Senate Select Committee on Tobacco Harm Reduction currently underway, there did seem to be a shift. I believe that the tide is turning on this issue and more people in our parliament are recognising the potential benefits of vaping to further reduce smoking rates in Victoria. ... See MoreSee Less
