Category: research
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More evidence to support Nicotine Free Generation
Dr. Doug Coyle suggests that if the Canadian government were to implement a “smoke-free generation” policy there would be massive health benefits. His study estimates that the policy would result in $2.3 billion less in health care costs and lead to 476,814 more quality-adjusted life years for Canadians over a 50-year timespan.
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Research published in Lancet shows that reduced nicotine cigarettes are effective
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(24)00123-6/fulltext A reduced-nicotine cigarette standard in the context of access to other non-combusted nicotine products has the potential to benefit public health.
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Stopping Big Tobacco from funding CME for MDs
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2820846 The tobacco industry has a long history of undermining science to promote its products, the leading cause of preventable disease and premature death in the US, indicating inherently unresolvable conflicts incompatible with education of clinicians or sponsorship of certified CME. PMI’s hypocrisy in promoting a harm reduction agenda is highlighted by its aggressive marketing…
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COVID-19 highlights the urgency to champion smoking cessation
Given the adverse effect on respiratory health, the current coronavirus pandemic should serve as a message to both smokers and vapers to quit promptly and take immediate action to reduce their risks of viral transmission.
The Tobacco Endgame 