Vapers Digest 2nd August
Wednesday’s News at a glance:
In an article published today by ABC News, a physician from the University of Maryland is quoted as telling the public that he isn’t sure that smoking is any more hazardous than vaping.
According to the article: “‘We just cannot make a conclusion that it [vaping] is safer than cigarettes,’ said Dr. Jason Rose, a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician who is also the Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Innovation & Physician Science at The University of Maryland.”
World Vapers Alliance
Yesterday’s publication of the World Health Organization’s “Report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023” once again discounts the powerful impact of harm reduction and vaping, reaffirming WHO’s adversarial stance against it.
Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers’ Alliance, responded:
“While filled with biased anti-vaping scaremongering and unfounded claims, the report’s overall direction is perplexing. Instead of prioritizing the crucial goal of reducing smoking rates, the WHO is directing its focus on vaping, which happens to be the most potent smoking cessation tool available.”
WVA Rebuffs WHO – Press Release
Michelle, EcigClick
Yesterday’s publication of the World Health Organization’s “Report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023” once again discounts the powerful impact of harm reduction and vaping, reaffirming WHO’s adversarial stance against it.
E-cigarettes may be better than nicotine patches to help pregnant women
stop smoking, reduce the risk of low birthweight
Queen Mary, University of London, Medical Xpress
Smoking in pregnancy can harm developing babies, especially their growth. Current guidelines recommend that pregnant smokers who find quitting difficult should be provided with nicotine replacements products, and stop-smoking services usually recommend nicotine patches.
This research, published in Health Technology Assessment, suggests that pregnant women should also consider e-cigarettes.
Two From Dave Cross, Planet Of The Vapes
Parliament
Vaping, vapes, and tobacco harm reduction were discussed during recent debates on the use of ecigs in schools and recycling. Questions were asked of the government by the Shadow DUP Spokesperson for Health and Conservative MP Matthew Offord. In the House of Commons, Labour’s George Howarth posed a question to the Department for Health.
Challenging the NZ Government
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) is challenging the next New Zealand government to include consumer advocacy in its future discussions over tobacco harm reduction, according to the organisation’s Executive Coordinator, Nancy Loucas.
With friends like these (a gentle reminder)
Simon Clark, Talking Liberties
ASH, considered by some to be ‘pro-vaping’, has once again called for a ban on the promotion and display of e-cigarettes in shops.
Following publication of a study in the journal Tobacco Control, The Times reports that:
Researchers at Imperial College London asked 12,445 children aged from 11 to 18 if they notice vapes when they go into supermarkets. Some 66 per cent said they did last year, up from 57 per cent when the same survey was carried out in 2018.
Montana vape shops join effort to reduce fatal opioid overdoses
Emily Soreghan, Montana Free Press
“An employee lost a friend. He was 17. And it was just…” Evan Breshears’ voice trailed off.
He looked out the window of Queen’s Palace, the vape shop he manages in Helena. The afternoon sun streamed in wide and bright. Cases of sparkling glass and glowing neon lined the perimeter. Candy-colored vapes and bright cellophane packages colored the walls.
“We’ve all got some story of recovery. And we’ve all lost people to opiates,” Breshears continued. “It just seemed like the right thing to do.”
ETHRA July News roundup
European Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (ETHRA)
ETHRA’s monthly roundup of news: TPD Stakeholder interview – Bias in tobacco control policy – COP10: what you need to know – Merci la vape petition – Disposable ban plans – Stop Smoking Start Vaping – Country updates. Read on for more.
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