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Back to the Basics: Is Nicotine Really the Enemy? Understanding Nicotine Use in Tobacco Harm Reduction

The reality of nicotine in harm reduction and how vaping and nicotine pouches are part of the solution When approaching…

pahra23 January 2025

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Safer alternatives to smoking can save nearly 700,000 lives in Chile, Ireland and Taiwan

STOCKHOLM, 10 December 2024 - Almost 700,000 lives would be saved in Ireland, Taiwan and Chile if those countries embraced…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance10 December 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction

Smoke-free alternatives could save 4.6m lives in Indonesia

STOCKHOLM, 09 December – MORE than 4.6 million lives could be saved if Indonesia embraces smoke-free alternatives to traditional cigarettes,…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance9 December 2024

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Global health experts unveil four-point plan to combat oral diseases through tobacco harm reduction

LONDON, 4 December 2024 – Leading international health experts today unveiled a pioneering four-point plan to address the global crisis…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance4 December 2024

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Bridging Disparities in Oral Healthcare

Oral diseases affect 3.5 billion people globally, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the greatest burden due to limited access…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance4 December 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

Millions of Vapers Left Behind: The Surprising Consequences of Mexico’s Vape Ban

Nearly 1.7 million Mexicans vape, with no sign that the attempts to ban e-cigarettes will reduce consumption. Mexico’s president, Claudia…

pahra31 October 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

Investing in Research: The Key to Safer Alternatives in Harm Reduction

At the New Approaches Conference, Dr. Jindrich Vobořil emphasized a pressing issue in public health policy: the urgent need for…

pahra24 October 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

The Foreign Minister for St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Denzil Douglas, Endorses Tobacco Harm Reduction in Recent Speech

Good to celebrate small victories. At the New Approaches Conference in New York this week, The Foreign Minister for St…

pahra25 September 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping W.H.O & Vaping

Global Experts to Address Smoking Cessation and Harm Reduction Initiatives During UN General Assembly Week

New York, NY — The 3rd Annual “New Approaches Forum”, taking place on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Harvard…

pahra23 September 2024

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SWEDEN ‘WAY AHEAD’ AS EC SETS SMOKE-FREE 2040 GOAL

STOCKHOLM, Friday 20 September - Leading international health experts today backed the European Commission’s call for a tobacco-free generation by…

pahra20 September 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction USA Vaping

America’s Big Question: Can E-Cigarettes Really Help You Quit Smoking?

Research Sheds Light on How E-Cigarettes Compare to Traditional Smoking, Offering Key Insights for Smokers and Public Health in the…

pahra12 September 2024

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Canada’s Nicotine Pouch Ban is ‘’Deadly Error Defying Science’, Say Health Experts

STOCKHOLM, 28 August - INTERNATIONAL health experts have criticised Canada’s new laws restricting the sale of nicotine pouches as a…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance30 August 2024

Brazil Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

Brazil’s Senate to Vote on Vaping Regulation Bill

The vote on the vaping bill has been postponed again due to a lack of consensus among legislators, with a…

pahra28 August 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Tobacco Harm Reduction in Malaysia and Uzbekistan to Save 880,000 Lives

Tobacco Harm Reduction Experts Come Together at Launch for Lives Saved Report A newly released report has highlighted that the…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance26 August 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction USA Vaping

Smoking Among Indigenous Peoples of North America: Focusing on Harm Reduction on World Indigenous People’s Day

Across the world, indigenous populations have remarkably high rates of tobacco use compared to non-Indigenous groups. Since the early 1980s,…

pahra12 August 2024

Popcorn Lung Tobacco Harm Reduction USA Vaping

Five Must-Read Articles to Understand Harm Reduction: Reduced Risk with Vaping, Nicotine Pouch Approval, Tobacco Control Policies and More

Resources to help create a foundational understanding of tobacco harm reduction The purpose of tobacco harm reduction (THR) and everything…

pahra8 August 2024

Popcorn Lung Tobacco Harm Reduction USA Vaping

Helping or Harming: What are the Actual Effects of a Flavoured Vape Ban on America’s Public Health?

Finding the Truth Behind the Misinformation Surrounding Flavoured Vapes and their Restrictions Over the past years, many American states, including…

pahra31 July 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

E-cigarette Regulation: A Vital Step for Mexico to Safeguard Public Health

It’s been over a decade since the Mexican Congress passed a new law that places strict limits on smoking in public places.…

pahra25 July 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction USA Vaping

Are Nicotine Pouches FDA Approved?

Since being authorised to do so in 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made significant strides in…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance24 July 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping W.H.O & Vaping

Tobacco Harm Reduction: A Glaring Omission in W.H.O.’s New Cessation Guidelines

The guidelines outline several evidence-based recommendations but fail to include novel nicotine alternatives. The World Health Organization (WHO), on July…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance12 July 2024

Smoke Free Sweden Tobacco Harm Reduction W.H.O & Vaping

Argentina: Adopt Innovation To End Smoking Faster

Why The Government Needs To Embrace Science-based Solutions for Adult Smokers An estimated 8.2 million adults in Argentina are regular…

pahra4 July 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

From New Zealand to PAN-America: A Blueprint for a Smoke-Free Future

New Zealand’s innovative tobacco harm reduction strategy has drastically lowered smoking rates, offering a beacon of hope for PAN-American countries.…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance26 June 2024

Argentina Brazil Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping Venezuela W.H.O & Vaping

World No Tobacco Day 2024: Regulation, Not Prohibition—A Smarter Approach to Tobacco Control

World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31 May as a day dedicated to spreading awareness about the…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance31 May 2024

Smoke Free Sweden Tobacco Harm Reduction Venezuela

Should Venezuela Adopt The Swedish Model To Reduce Smoking Prevalence?

Venezuela is one of the South American countries with the highest burdens of tobacco-related disease and deaths. The recent ban…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance21 May 2024

Smoke Free Sweden Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

Introduction to the Report: No Smoke, Less Harm

Due to the severe negative impacts of tobacco use on societal health, the global development of innovative strategies to address…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance16 May 2024

Smoke Free Sweden Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

Sweden’s Snus Tax Reduction Affirms Successful Smoke-Free Strategy

The Swedish government’s confirmation of 1 November 2024 as the effective date for its reduced tax on alternative nicotine products…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance26 April 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping W.H.O & Vaping

World Health Organization Urged to Embrace Safer Nicotine Alternatives to Save 100 Million Lives

Geneva, April 4, 2024 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has today been urged to embrace safer alternatives to cigarettes…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance23 April 2024

Brazil Tobacco Harm Reduction

A New Dawn for Health in Brazil: The “Lives Saved in Brazil Report 2024”

Today marks a significant milestone in Brazil's struggle against the tobacco epidemic. Launching the "Lives Saved in Brazil 2024 Report"…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance12 April 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

Understanding Tobacco Harm Reduction: A Comprehensive Guide

Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) stands as a pivotal approach in the ongoing battle against global tobacco-related death and disease. THR…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance9 April 2024

Brazil Tobacco Harm Reduction USA W.H.O & Vaping

World TB Day 2024 – Yes! We Can End TB

24 March is World Tuberculosis Day, and this year's theme continues last year's World TB Day theme, ‘Yes! We can end…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance26 March 2024

The Fight Against Smoking: Successes of Smoke-Free Sweden

Smoke Free Sweden Tobacco Harm Reduction W.H.O & Vaping

Smoke-Free Sweden: Why health advocates are pushing policymakers to imitate this success story

After the World Health Organization (WHO) overlooked the Swedish experience during its Tenth Conference of the Parties on Tobacco Control…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance29 February 2024

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The Life-Saving Potential of Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategies in South Africa

Presenting crucial insights on the future of tobacco control and public health in South Africa, a recent report delves into…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance22 February 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction

Solutions for Kazakhstan: Life Expectancy, Tobacco Use and Causes of Death

As part of a recently published report on the potential positive effects harm reduction policies can have when it comes…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance21 February 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction

Changing the present will create a better future: Bangladesh and Tobacco Control

Bangladesh is highlighted as a case study in a recent report focusing on preventing tobacco-related deaths, demonstrating the life-saving potential…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance19 February 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

Three steps to prevent the loss of 1.2 Million Lives in Pakistan

Pakistan has embraced a number of WHO-recommended anti-smoking initiatives. These include the placement of obvious health warnings on products and…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance2 February 2024

Tobacco Harm Reduction

Unveiling Lessons from Sweden: A Blueprint for Quitting Tobacco in 2024

A brand-new year brings many New Year's resolutions. Quitting cigarette smoking is one of the best things you can do…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance14 December 2023

Tobacco Harm Reduction

Tips from Sweden’s Smoke-Free Nation: An International Consultation

Smoke-Free Sweden embarked on an international outreach to interact with global experts ahead of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control's…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance9 November 2023

Tobacco Harm Reduction

Lives Saved Press Release

More than 2.5 million lives could be saved in four LMICs countries by adopting Sweden’s smoke-free strategy – major new…

pahra25 October 2023

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

Is There A Link Between E-Cigarette Use And ‘Popcorn Lung’?

An outbreak of e-cigarette product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) started in 2019 among users of illegal, unregulated cannabis vaping products,…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance6 October 2023

Tobacco Harm Reduction

A Smoke-free Success Story: Challenging the Tobacco Epidemic

Every year, the world sees 8 million tobacco-related deaths and the loss of 200 million life years. Even though the…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance29 September 2023

Tobacco Harm Reduction

What do American physicians believe about nicotine? A few key learnings from the Doctor’s Survey

In 2022, a Doctor's Survey conducted by Sermo and the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World interviewed 15,335 physicians across 11…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance21 September 2023

Tobacco Harm Reduction

The use of Biomarkers in Tobacco Harm Reduction

A new research paper is challenging a long-standing belief in the tobacco control community. For too long, potentially less harmful…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance12 September 2023

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

It’s All In The Interpretation

24 July 2023 – An amicus brief was filed with the Supreme Court Of The United States (SCOTUS) on behalf…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance29 August 2023

Flavours contribute to cessation success | Dr K Farsalinos

Tobacco Harm Reduction Vaping

Systematic Review of Vaping Flavours | Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos

Following the South American Seminar on Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR), held in São Paulo, we were joined by a panel…

Pan American Harm Reduction Alliance14 July 2023

Tobacco Harm Reduction

Tobacco Harm Reduction Seminar in Brazil

The South American Seminar on Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR), held in São Paulo on 11 May 2023, saw experienced speakers from fields…

pahra9 June 2023

Tobacco Harm Reduction

Paradigm Shift Needed In Pan America’s Approach to End Smoking

World No Tobacco Day serves as an important reminder of the harmful effects of cigarette smoking and the need for…

pahra2 June 2023

Tobacco Harm Reduction

World Vape Day: Time to Tackle 1 Million Unnecessary Annual Deaths in the Americas

Back to the Basics: Is Nicotine Really the Enemy? Understanding Nicotine Use in Tobacco Harm Reduction

Safer alternatives to smoking can save nearly 700,000 lives in Chile, Ireland and Taiwan