juni 27, 2024

EU’s Approach to Achieving a Smoke-Free Target Is Failing

The latest Eurobarometer 2024* reveals a startling failure in the EU’s approach to achieving its smoke-free target of a 5% smoking rate by 2040. At the current trend, the smoking rate will only fall …

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Vapen kan 200 miljoen levens redden en smaken spelen een sleutelrol bij het helpen stoppen met roken. Beleidsmakers willen smaken echter beperken of verbieden, waardoor onze inspanningen om een einde te maken aan aan roken gerelateerde sterfgevallen in gevaar komen.

mei 17, 2024

Addressing the Misconceptions in the AI Vaping Flavors Study

A recent study has stirred up considerable discussion by claiming potential carcinogenic risks associated with vaping flavours, but a deeper look reveals fundamental flaws in its methodology. We believe it’s crucial to clarify these …

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maart 26, 2024

Reevaluating the Recent Study on Vaping and DNA Changes

A recent study published in Cancer Research has stirred the public and media with its findings on DNA methylation changes linked to carcinogenesis in both cigarette smokers and e-cigarette users. However, a closer examination …

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januari 15, 2024

Germany’s Bizarre Vaping Debate: A Call for Harm Reduction

In a recent and notable shift from the typical negative media narrative surrounding vaping and harm reduction in Germany, Der Spiegel published a story that stands out. The article detailed a reporter’s journey of …

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november 7, 2023

Between Science and Politics: The EU’s Stance on Vaping at COP10

The 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is upon us in Panama City. This event stands as a significant juncture in …

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oktober 26, 2023

Teens deserve to be heard: Why current vaping policies miss the mark

We often encounter alarming headlines about the surge in adolescent vaping. However, the knee-jerk reaction from policymakers tends to gravitate towards more regulations or outright prohibitions for products that are already illegal for minors. …

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oktober 23, 2023

The Flawed Logic of the Generational Smoking Ban

The Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak, recently announced an ambitious proposal: a generational smoking ban coupled with restrictions on vaping. On the surface, it seems to be a bold stride towards a …

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september 26, 2023

The Debate on Disposable Vapes in Europe: Weighing the Pros and Cons

The vaping community and many political leaders are currently abuzz with discussions on disposable vapes, their benefits, and the concerns they raise. As countries like France, the UK, Ireland, and Germany consider potential bans …

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augustus 16, 2023

UK plans to insert infosheet in cigarette packs

The United Kingdom’s ‘Office for Health Improvement and Disparities’ announced a plan to mandate information sheets for smokers on how to quit inserted into cigarette packs. The WVA welcomes this plan but urges the …

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augustus 4, 2023

Combating Misguided Hostility Against Harm Reduction & Vaping

In recent years, the topic of harm reduction and vaping has been surrounded by an unwarranted air of hostility. The World Health Organization (WHO) and its Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, have again taken …

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EU’s Approach to Achieving a Smoke-Free Target Is Failing

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Addressing the Misconceptions in the AI Vaping Flavors Study

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Reevaluating the Recent Study on Vaping and DNA Changes

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Germany’s Bizarre Vaping Debate: A Call for Harm Reduction

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Between Science and Politics: The EU’s Stance on Vaping at COP10

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Teens deserve to be heard: Why current vaping policies miss the mark

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The Flawed Logic of the Generational Smoking Ban

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The Debate on Disposable Vapes in Europe: Weighing the Pros and Cons

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UK plans to insert infosheet in cigarette packs

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Combating Misguided Hostility Against Harm Reduction & Vaping

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