WHO should embrace tobacco harm reduction to save lives, says global health advocate
The World Health Organisation (WHO) should embrace tobacco harm reduction tools such as vaping to save lives, a leading global health advocate has said.
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Giving out free vapes in A&E ‘could help thousands of smokers quit,’ report shows
Giving out free vapes to smokers in A&E could help thousands more people quit each year, a new report shows.
Cross-party group on vaping launched to ensure new UK laws are “fair and balanced”
A cross-party group on vaping has been launched in the UK in a bid to combat harmful misinformation and ensure any new legislation is “fair and balanced.”
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Half of Slovenian vapers would resort to smoking or the black market if flavours were banned
A flavour ban would put vapers in Slovania at risk by pushing them towards smoking, the black market, or making their own e-liquids, according to a new IPSOS survey.
Fighting King Kong AND Goliath: winning the war on vaping
The co-founder of media site Bloomberg and former mayor of New York City is using his money and influence to curb vaping - but he’s doing far more harm than good.
UK vape tax is a “huge step backwards,” action groups warn
A new tax on vapes unveiled in the UK’s spring Budget contradicts the country’s aim to be a world leader on smoking cessation, campaign groups warn.