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Global Experts Warn WHO's Anti-Harm Reduction Stance Undermines World No Tobacco Day

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WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A panel of global tobacco harm reduction experts convened this week to criticize the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Secretariat for undermining the goals of World No Tobacco Day. The group expressed frustration over the WHO’s refusal to support harm reduction tools—such as vaping and nicotine pouches—despite growing evidence of their effectiveness in …
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The clock marks eight o’clock in the morning and, on the corner of the city, a figure is cut between the artificial mist of his own cigarette. Each mouthpiece is a ritual, a pause in routine, but also an invisible countdown. Today, May 31, the world stops its step to look at reality. Smoking is not just a habit, it is a silent epidemic that takes millions of lives and leaves deep scars on those who practice it.

Consumer Choice Center [Newsroom]Berlin (ots) - On the occasion of the World Non-Smoking Day on May 31st, the Consumer Choice Center (CCC) is calling for a change of course for the World Health Organization (WHO). Instead of continuing to combat proven instruments for tobacco damage reduction, ... Continue reading here...Original content of: Consumer Choice Center, news transmitted by currently

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. On this day, many countries around the world draw attention to the harmful effects of smoking and the importance of prevention and quitting. The professional and social message is clear: all forms of smoking are harmful, the best solution is not to start at all, or if you already smoke, to quit as soon as possible. At the same time, adults who continue to smoke despite warnings can now find out about harm reductio…

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