One hundred specialists call for WHO to change its hostile stance on tobacco harm reduction - new letter to FCTC delegates published
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"100 specialists in nicotine science, policy and practice have come together to call on the 182 parties (countries) to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to take a more positive stance on tobacco harm reduction. The letter pushes back against WHO’s misguided and unscientific drive for prohibition or excessive regulation and taxation of vaping products, heated and smokeless tobacco products, and novel oral nicotine products, such as pouches.
From 8-13 November 2021, the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP-9) will be held online. The meeting details are here.
The letter makes seven main points relevant to FCTC parties and then six recommendations. The letter text must speak for itself.
The letter in final form
Several signatories have made statements on the letter, or on WHO’s approach to tobacco harm reduction and innovation. These are set out here.
The letter text, references and signature list are included below in English:.........."
2. E-cigarettes are a driver of smoking cessation
Since COP8, evidence has continued to accumulate supporting the role that e-cigarettes play in reducing smoking. In particular, the Cochrane Review, which provides a world-renowned synthesis of clinical trial evidence, concludes in September 2021:[3]
Nicotine e‐cigarettes probably do help people to stop smoking for at least six months. They probably work better than nicotine replacement therapy and nicotine‐free e‐cigarettes. They may work better than no support, or behavioural support alone, and they may not be associated with serious unwanted effects.
The trial evidence is supported by observational studies, population trends, market data and user testimony.[4] Taken as a whole, the evidence makes a compelling case that smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes displace smoking......."
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One hundred specialists call for WHO to change its hostile stance on tobacco harm reduction – new letter to FCTC delegates published
"
"100 specialists in nicotine science, policy and practice have come together to call on the 182 parties (countries) to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to take a more positive stance on tobacco harm reduction. The letter pushes back against WHO’s misguided and unscientific drive for prohibition or excessive regulation and taxation of vaping products, heated and smokeless tobacco products, and novel oral nicotine products, such as pouches.
From 8-13 November 2021, the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP-9) will be held online. The meeting details are here.
The letter makes seven main points relevant to FCTC parties and then six recommendations. The letter text must speak for itself.
The letter in final form
Several signatories have made statements on the letter, or on WHO’s approach to tobacco harm reduction and innovation. These are set out here.
The letter text, references and signature list are included below in English:.........."
2. E-cigarettes are a driver of smoking cessation
Since COP8, evidence has continued to accumulate supporting the role that e-cigarettes play in reducing smoking. In particular, the Cochrane Review, which provides a world-renowned synthesis of clinical trial evidence, concludes in September 2021:[3]
Nicotine e‐cigarettes probably do help people to stop smoking for at least six months. They probably work better than nicotine replacement therapy and nicotine‐free e‐cigarettes. They may work better than no support, or behavioural support alone, and they may not be associated with serious unwanted effects.
The trial evidence is supported by observational studies, population trends, market data and user testimony.[4] Taken as a whole, the evidence makes a compelling case that smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes displace smoking......."
See whole article here:
One hundred specialists call for WHO to change its hostile stance on tobacco harm reduction – new letter to FCTC delegates published
