Public health advocates denounced the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “prohibitionist approach” to innovative nicotine products, saying it is unnecessarily costing the lives of smokers who could benefit from less harmful […]Read More
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The World Health Organization (WHO) should change its dogmatic approach that hinders its effectiveness in addressing global health issues. In a panel organized by the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), Roger […]Read More
The World Vapers Alliance (WVA) has cited real-world evidence showing that tobacco harm reduction works and helped smokers quit in several countries. The WVA asked the World Health Organization (WHO) […]Read More
As the World Health Organization (WHO) marks the 20th anniversary of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), a moment that might have been for celebration has instead become a […]Read More
Consumer groups, including the World Vapers Alliance (WVA), called for the inclusion of harm reduction strategies in global tobacco control policies, citing real-world evidence. In a report marking the 20th […]Read More
Modern smoking alternatives may improve public health by reducing smokers’ exposure to carcinogens, French oncologist David Khayat said. Khayat cited studies indicating that the quantity and concentration of harmful substances […]Read More
An international study citing the importance of accurate information on less harmful alternatives to cigarettes has gained the support of a Philippine consumer group. The Nicotine Consumers Union of the […]Read More
A top Israeli cardiologist said nicotine is not carcinogenic and does not cause hearth diseases “Nicotine is addictive, but it doesn’t harm the body. It’s not carcinogenic, and it doesn’t […]Read More
The Philippines House of Representatives approved on second reading a proposed bill that aims to rationalize excise tax rates on tobacco and vapor products and raise an additional P66 billion […]Read More
An American economist said the Philippines should align its tobacco tax closer to the revenue-maximizing rate, as further increases could exacerbate revenue losses. “Of course, the government should take steps […]Read More