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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction

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Maps #tobaccoharmreduction and its #publichealth potential. A Knowledge Action Change project, with the Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. gsthr.org

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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 16/09/2025
The Global State of #Tobacco #HarmReduction maps the availability and use of #safernicotine products around the world. Our database is a daily updated resource for anyone interested in how safer nicotine products are being used in 200 countries. gsthr.org/countries/
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200 countries: smoking, vaping, snus, nicotine pouches
The ultimate global database on smoking, vaping, snus, pouches, THP and NRT products and laws. Figures, charts and detailed references.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 11/09/2025
Our fourth biennial report used the latest evidence and new data projections to assess the current global #tobacco #harmreduction situation as well as its potential to rapidly reduce #tobacco-related disease and mortality. gsthr.org/resources/th...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024: A Situation Report — Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction
The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024: A Situation Report is a multi-component publication, grouped into two parts, A Global Perspective and Regional and national insights . The extent.....
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 09/09/2025
With titles such as "What is #snus?", "#Tobaccoharmreduction consumer advocacy organisations" and "#Safernicotine product taxation and optimal strategies for #publichealth", our Briefing Papers cover a wide range of topics in multiple languages. gsthr.org/resources/br...
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Briefing Papers — Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction
Explore briefing papers on global tobacco harm reduction, offering expert insights, research, and policy analysis to support effective public health solutions.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 08/09/2025
Our free "Understanding #Tobacco #HarmReduction" course is designed for anyone interested in #tobaccoharmreduction and #publichealth. Enrolling in the course is simple. Fill out the registration form & you will receive access to all course materials. thr.academy/academy/
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THR academy — Tobacco Harm Reduction Academy
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 05/09/2025
"Flavored #ecigarette bans reduce #vaping among younger groups but simultaneously increase #cigarette #smoking, particularly among young adults" according to research featured in this @profolus.com story. www.profolus.com/topics/banni...
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Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes Increases Traditional Cigarette Use Among Young Adults - Profolus
Statewide bans on flavored e-cigarettes reduce vaping but increase cigarette smoking among young adults.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 04/09/2025
"The #Philippines could save up to $687 million annually if just 10 percent of its 14.4 million #smokers switch to #tobacco #harmreduction products" according to a new study that features in this Manila Standard story. manilastandard.net/business/314...
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Philippines could save $687 million if 10% of smokers switch—DLSU study - Manila Standard
A new study reveals the Philippines could save up to $687 million annually on tobacco-related illnesses if 10% of its smokers shift to harm reduction products.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 29/08/2025
"Supporting #harmreduction means rejecting blanket bans on less harmful products, tailoring rules to reflect true risk, & insisting on transparent negotiations where consumers who've benefited from these tools are heard," says Michael Landl. 👏👏👏 barbadostoday.bb/2025/08/28/b...
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Barbados can shape the future of tobacco control - Barbados Today
By Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers’ Alliance Barbados has made impressive progress in reducing smoking rates—the lowest in the Caribbean region—but there is still work to do. The…
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 26/08/2025
Our Briefing Paper "#Safernicotine product taxation & optimal strategies for #publichealth" is now available in #Arabic, #Chinese (#Mandarin), #English, #French, #German, #Hindi, #Indonesian, #Japanese, #Polish, #Portuguese, #Russian, #Spanish & #Swahili gsthr.org/resources/br...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 22/08/2025
#SaferNicotine products need to be affordable for #tobacco #harmreduction to be help people switch away from #smoking. This @filtermag.bsky.social story from former THRSP Scholar, Kiran Sidhu looks at #EU plans to put heavy taxes on these safer alternatives. filtermag.org/eu-tax-safer...
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EU Plan to Heavily Tax Safer Substitutes for Cigarettes Draws Fire
Taxes of up to 55 percent on SNP would make the EU's "smoke-free" 2040 target "practically impossible," say advocates and scientists.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 12/08/2025
New paper in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds that individuals who have ceased #smoking for longer periods tend to report more favourable self-rated health. Its authors include THRSP Scholars Yusuff Adebisi, Isaac Ogunkola & Nasifat Jimoh. 👏👏👏 sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 11/08/2025
Our Briefing Paper "#Safernicotine product taxation & optimal strategies for #publichealth" is now available in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Swahili. Translations here: gsthr.org/resources/br...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 06/08/2025
"#Sweden’s use of #snus has led it towards becoming the world’s first '#smokefree' country, but #nicotinepouches are accelerating this progress - with women leading the way," says former THRSP Scholar Kiran Sidhu in her latest piece for @filtermag.bsky.social . filtermag.org/nicotine-pou...
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Pouches Close Sweden’s Tobacco Harm Reduction Gender Gap - Filter
Sweden’s use of the oral tobacco product snus has led it towards becoming the world’s first “smoke-free” country (defined as ...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 06/08/2025
If you want to know more about #safernicotine products, which groups & populations can most benefit from THR & the main debates about the role & potential of #THR in #publichealth, sign up for our free course "Understanding #Tobacco #HarmReduction". thr.academy/academy/
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THR academy — Tobacco Harm Reduction Academy
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 04/08/2025
"The argument for banning flavours prioritises youth #vaping at the expense of #harmreduction for those most at risk: the predominantly marginalised people who #smoke. That’s objectionable", writes former THRSP Scholar Kiran Sidhu in @filtermag.bsky.social filtermag.org/flavored-vap...
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The Flavor of Harm Reduction: Vapes in a Hostile US
Often portrayed as a menace to youth, flavors are a critical aid to people switching from cigarettes. Nationwide access remains under threat.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 31/07/2025
🚨Today is the last day to apply for the #Tobacco #HarmReduction Scholarship Programme!!!!🚨 You can find everything you need to know at our website and good luck to everyone who submits an application! thrsp.net
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THRSP 2025 — Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
The K∙A∙C Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme is now open for applications until 31 July 2025. Apply for this unique opportunity, build your skills and expertise.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 29/07/2025
🚨There are now just two more days left to apply for the #Tobacco #HarmReduction Scholarship Programme!!! 🚨 What project will you do to play your part in our mission to reduce #smoking-related deaths and disease? Apply here: thrsp.net
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 28/07/2025
🚨There are 3 days left to apply for the THRSP🚨 It's a world-leading 12-month programme with 25 places available for 2025/2026. Scholars have access to a stipend of up to $12,000 to help them complete their project. Find out more about the THRSP here: thrsp.net
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 27/07/2025
🚨There are four days left to apply for the #Tobacco #HarmReduction Scholarship Programme🚨 So far, 119 Scholars from 42 countries across six continents have completed the Programme. What project will you apply to do? thrsp.net
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THRSP 2025 — Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
The K∙A∙C Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme is now open for applications until 31 July 2025. Apply for this unique opportunity, build your skills and expertise.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 26/07/2025
🚨There are now just five days left to apply for the Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme!🚨 Visit our applications portal now to find out more, and good luck! thrsp.net
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THRSP 2025 — Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
The K∙A∙C Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme is now open for applications until 31 July 2025. Apply for this unique opportunity, build your skills and expertise.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 23/07/2025
If you have an idea for a project exploring an aspect of #tobacco #harmreduction, the Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme invites you to apply for your place before the deadline for applications on 31/07/25. Full press release here: gsthr.org/media-centre...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 17/07/2025
There are now just two weeks left to apply for the #Tobacco #HarmReduction Scholarship Programme. You have until July 31 to apply for this unique opportunity to join a global network taking action to reduce #smoking-related deaths & disease. gsthr.org/media-centre...
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Global scholarship programme seeks tobacco harm reduction leaders of tomorrow – two weeks left to apply — Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction
The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme is currently looking for its eighth cohort of Scholars and there are now just two weeks left to apply.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 10/07/2025
We created the #THRScholarship Programme to attract a passionate & diverse group of new advocates into the #tobacco #harmreduction field from across the world. We wanted to find the researchers of tomorrow. Applications open until July 31. thrsp.net
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THRSP 2025 — Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
The K∙A∙C Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme is now open for applications until 31 July 2025. Apply for this unique opportunity, build your skills and expertise.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 08/07/2025
The deadline to apply for the next Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme is July 31. See below for more on this unique opportunity to join a global network taking action to reduce #smoking-related deaths & disease. #TobaccoHarmReduction thrsp.net
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THRSP 2025 — Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
The K∙A∙C Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme is now open for applications until 31 July 2025. Apply for this unique opportunity, build your skills and expertise.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 16/06/2025
In a blog titled "An idea can be the beginning of change. This scholarship gives it shape", Vaping Today editor, Claudio Teixeira, a former THRSP Scholar describes the Programme as "A scholarship for those who refuse to accept the inevitable". Read here: claudioteixeira.substack.com/p/an-idea-ca...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 14/06/2025
“#HarmReduction works. [#SaferNicotine] products help people quit. But the @who.int strategy blocks access & ultimately harms #PublicHealth,” says @reemibrahim.bsky.social in this story in Journalnews. journalnews.com.ph/who-under-fi...
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WHO under fire for blocking proven tools to reduce smoking deaths
THE World Health Organization (WHO) is blocking proven and effective tools to reduce smoking-related deaths, according to tobacco harm reduction experts. During an international webinar titled "How...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 12/06/2025
In #Belgium, some #safernicotine products, such as #vapes & #HTPs, are permitted, while others, like #snus & #nicotinepouches, are not. It's worth noting the annual number of deaths from #smoking is declining in the country. Read more here: gsthr.org/countries/pr...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 10/06/2025
To bring #tobacco #harmreduction to #prisons, there is a need for outside allies, says THRSP Scholar, Jonathan Kirkpatrick, in his latest piece for @filtermag.bsky.social. filtermag.org/tobacco-harm...
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To Bring Tobacco Harm Reduction to Prisons, We Need Outside Allies
Prisoners need THR, and anti-vape policies are ripe for change. But we can't do this alone. I'm asking the rest of the community to step up.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 06/06/2025
New paper from THRSP Scholar, Moses Nyirongo, THRSP Manager Chim Ngoma, et al highlights the potential of #snus as a feasible #harmreduction tool for #smokers seeking to quit #smoking in Malawi👏👏. Published in the #SouthAfrican Journal of #PublicHealth. samajournals.co.za/index.php/sa...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 05/06/2025
Rapid improvements in aerobic capacity can happen when healthy #smokers switch to exclusive use of #vapes or #HTPs, reinforcing the potential benefits of #smoking cessation & #harmreduction strategies, says new paper from Riccardo Polosa, Yusuff Adebisi et al. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40447739/
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 04/06/2025
In #Morocco, the annual percentage of deaths due to #smoking has been decreasing, while the annual number of people #smoking has been increasing. The country does not have specific laws regulating #safernicotine products (#SNPs). Read more at: gsthr.org/countries/pr...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 02/06/2025
Here's the trailer for the fantastic new film "Love Kevin", a documentary about the life of Kevin Molloy, the former head of the #Tobacco #HarmReduction Scholarship Programme. It was made by THRSP Scholar Jeffrey Zamora www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tMZ...
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Trailer "Love Kevin" a Documentary about the life of Kevin Molloy
YouTube video by #Safer Documentary
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 30/05/2025
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Dead ends - the tobacco industry's quest for a ‘safe’ combustible cigarette — Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction
Tobacco companies spent decades denying any link between smoking and disease, while also trying to develop a ‘safe’ cigarette. This Briefing Paper sets out to tell the story of this quest, looking at....
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 30/05/2025
Our Briefing Paper "Dead ends - the #tobacco industry's quest for a ‘safe’ combustible #cigarette" is now available in: German: gsthr.org/resources/br... Spanish: gsthr.org/resources/br... French: gsthr.org/resources/br... Polish: gsthr.org/resources/br... 1/2
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 29/05/2025
The #TobaccoHarmReduction Scholarship Programme is open for applications until 31 July. Apply for this unique opportunity to build your skills and expertise, and join a global network taking action to reduce #smoking-related deaths & disease. More here👇 thrsp.net
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THRSP 2025 — Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
The K∙A∙C Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme is now open for applications until 31 July 2025. Apply for this unique opportunity, build your skills and expertise.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 22/05/2025
"There is real-world evidence suggesting that #flavour and other #nicotine bans may have unintended consequences—most notably, increasing #cigarette #smoking rates among adults and youth alike." www.fdli.org/2025/05/what...
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What Happens in the Real World When Flavors Are Banned in Nicotine Products? - Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI)
Update Magazine | 2025
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 20/05/2025
For those planning to apply for the next #Tobacco #HarmReduction Scholarship Programme, please allow yourself enough time, at least a day, to complete the "Understanding Tobacco Harm Reduction" course, which is a pre-application requirement. More here 👇 thrsp.net
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THRSP 2025 — Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
The K∙A∙C Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme is now open for applications until 31 July 2025. Apply for this unique opportunity, build your skills and expertise.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 19/05/2025
🚨🆕🚨 Applications are now open for the next #Tobacco #HarmReduction Scholarship Programme!!!! Apply now if you want to build your skills and expertise, and join a #global network taking action to reduce #smoking-related deaths and disease. thrsp.net
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THRSP 2025 — Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
The K∙A∙C Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme is now open for applications until 31 July 2025. Apply for this unique opportunity, build your skills and expertise.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 14/05/2025
Building on the Tobacco #HarmReduction Scholarship Programme, our new course 'Understanding #TobaccoHarmReduction' is a free educational platform designed to help advocates expand their knowledge base. Learn more in Chim Ngoma's interview with GFN TV👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf9H...
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A NEW CHAPTER FOR THR EDUCATION | Chimwemwe Ngoma highlights KAC's brand new THR course!
YouTube video by Global Forum on Nicotine
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 13/05/2025
"With #tobacco-related illnesses claiming 1,000s of lives each year, the time has come to embrace a modern, evidence-based approach to tackling the #smoking epidemic. #Tobacco #harmreduction offers a pragmatic solution." cameroonnewsagency.com/cameroons-op...
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Cameroon’s opportunity to advance public health through Tobacco harm reduction - Cameroon News Agency
By Dr. Tatah Eunice Kisifen Cameroon stands at a critical crossroads in its public health journey. 4
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 09/05/2025
While the prevalence of #smoking in #Rwanda has been decreasing in recent years, smoking-related deaths have been increasing. But the country does not currently have specific laws for #SaferNicotine products. Read more about Rwanda here: gsthr.org/countries/pr...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 08/05/2025
"The Global State of #Tobacco #HarmReduction 2024: A Situation Report" is the latest major report from GSTHR. The extent to which #SaferNicotine products are substituting for #combustible & risky #oraltobacco products is its unifying theme. gsthr.org/resources/th...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024: A Situation Report — Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction
The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024: A Situation Report is a multi-component publication, grouped into two parts, A Global Perspective and Regional and national insights . The extent.....
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 07/05/2025
#Nigeria maintains a favourable regulatory status for #safernicotine products (#SNPs), such as #ecigarettes/#vaping products, #snus, and #pouches, allowing their sale and use. Read more about Nigeria's #THR landscape here: gsthr.org/countries/pr...
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Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in Nigeria — Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction
In Nigeria, the prevalence of tobacco smoking among adults aged 15 years and older was estimated to be 2.9% in 2022. In comparison, this was reported to be 2.6% in 2020. The smoking prevalence in 2022...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 02/05/2025
According to this Medium story by Marc Gunther: "We know how to end #smoking, but governments, the World Health Organization and so-called public interest groups stand in the way." medium.com/the-great-va...
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We know how to end smoking
But governments, the World Health Organization and so-called public interest groups stand in the way.
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 01/05/2025
#Egypt has seen an increasing trend in the prevalence of #smoking. And yet, interestingly, the annual percentage of all deaths due to smoking has been estimated to be decreasing. Read more about Egypt's #tobacco landscape here: gsthr.org/countries/pr...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 30/04/2025
More country profiles from "The Global State of #Tobacco #HarmReduction 2024: A Situation Report" are now available to read in #French: Section 5 - #Aotearoa #NewZealand: gsthr.org/resources/th... Section 6 - #Norway: gsthr.org/resources/th...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 29/04/2025
#Lebanon has a favourable regulatory stance regarding safer nicotine products (SNP), with #ecigarettes / #vaping products, #snus, #heatedtobacco products and #nicotine pouches all being legally available. You can read more about Lebanon here: gsthr.org/countries/pr...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 28/04/2025
Our latest Briefing Paper "Safer nicotine product #taxation and optimal strategies for #publichealth" is now available in three additional languages: #Portuguese: gsthr.org/resources/br... #Swahili: gsthr.org/resources/br... #Indonesian: gsthr.org/resources/br...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 25/04/2025
#Malawi, one of the most economically #tobacco -dependent countries in the world, has seen a decreasing trend in #smoking prevalence and related deaths. Read more about Malawi here: gsthr.org/countries/pr...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 24/04/2025
Our Briefing Paper titled: "Pro-consumer laws and an endorsement for #vaping: why #smoking is disappearing in #Aotearoa #NewZealand is now available in #Indonesian. Read in full here: gsthr.org/resources/br...
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The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction @gsthr.org · 19/04/2025
Building on #research from our latest report, "The Global State of #Tobacco #HarmReduction 2024: A Situation Report", this Briefing Paper examines the current global situation regarding the taxation of #safernicotine products. Read in full here👇 gsthr.org/resources/br...
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Safer nicotine product taxation and optimal strategies for public health — Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction
IntroductionTaxation has long been regarded as one of the most effective tools by traditional tobacco control groups for controlling tobacco consumption.[1] Tax on tobacco products is intended to ...
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