Latest published articles from Smoke Free News about Harm Reduction.
While tobacco use among men over 15 has fallen in many countries since 2000, Indonesia continues to face a substantial burden from both conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, according to a report by KOMPAS.
Prison authorities in Ireland are examining whether controlled vaping could reduce exposure to cigarette smoke, even as the country debates tougher vaping restrictions. Experience in England and Wales shows how a specially designed vape helped address a fire risk without removing the smoke-free nicotine alternative.
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce that it will revisit its 2021 rules on the scientific evidence needed to authorize newer tobacco products, including flavored vapes and nicotine pouches. Any changes could affect how quickly these products reach the legal market, while renewing debate about youth access and product safety.
Health and policy experts are calling for Pakistan to strengthen tobacco control by developing a regulated, evidence-based framework for tobacco harm reduction, while keeping complete cessation as the safest outcome for smokers.
