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=3rd August 2023=
===ASH UK - E-cigarette Use In Great Britain 2023 Results===
ASH UK have published the results of their e-cigarette use in Great Britain survey - read the full results here https://ash.org.uk/uploads/Use-of-e-cigarettes-among-adults-in-Great-Britain-2023.pdf
Also you can read their press release here https://ash.org.uk/media-centre/news/press-releases/four-in-ten-smokers-wrongly-believe-that-vaping-is-as-or-more-harmful-as-smoking
Sadly 1 in 10 smokers are scared of vaping.
[[Ecigclick]] have written an article summarising the main points here https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/4-in-10-smokers-wrongly-fear-vaping-ash-e-cigarette-use-in-gb-2023-survey-results/
Various responses have already been published.
The IBVTA have published a press release - https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/ibvta-statement-on-ash-yougov-e-cigarette-use-in-gb-2023-survey/
Various health professionals have made excellent responses - https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/expert-reaction-to-ash-e-cigarette-use-in-gb-2023-survey/
==== Other Vape News this week... ====
Vapes performed better than NRT in helping pregnant smokers quit - new study - https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/vapes-more-effective-than-nrt-patches-for-pregnant-smokers/
The UK branch of [[Cochrane]] is to close - https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/cochrane-uk-to-close/
The [[World vapers alliance|WVA]] have responded to the latest dollop of misinformation oozing from the WHO - https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/wva-rebuffs-who-press-release/
=31st July 2023=
Some absolutely crazy articles started appearing in the UK media regarding the horrific disease - "Vape Tongue" - total lies - https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/hilarious-vape-tongue-articles/
A great study looked into ways to help smokers transition to vaping, overcoming obstacles including access, advice and the negative perception - https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/amazing-study-on-helping-smokers-transition-to-vaping/
ASH UK published their survey results on the opinion of Tobacco and Vaping control in the UK - https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/ash-tobacco-vaping-control-survey-results-2023/
=3rd April 2023=
===[https://www.coehar.org/coehar-exposes-for-the-first-time-that-most-e-cigarette-research-is-flawed-and-in-need-of-urgent-critical-reform/|CoEHAR exposes for the first time that most e-cigarette research is flawed and in need of urgent critical reform]===


=24 Mar 2022=
=24 Mar 2022=
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===[https://www.newswise.com/articles/no-more-doubts-e-cigs-are-less-toxic-than-traditional-cigarettes No more doubts: e-cigs are less toxic than traditional cigarettes]===
===[https://www.newswise.com/articles/no-more-doubts-e-cigs-are-less-toxic-than-traditional-cigarettes No more doubts: e-cigs are less toxic than traditional cigarettes]===


===[https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/12/what-we-lost-when-vaping-got-political WHAT WE LOST WHEN VAPING GOT POLITICAL]===
=== [https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/12/what-we-lost-when-vaping-got-political WHAT WE LOST WHEN VAPING GOT POLITICAL]===


=15 Dec 2021=
=15 Dec 2021=
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=30 Nov 2021=
=30 Nov 2021=


===[https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/fylde-gp-promoting-vaping-to-help-smokers-quit-3475950 Fylde GP promoting vaping to help smokers quit]===
=== [https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/fylde-gp-promoting-vaping-to-help-smokers-quit-3475950 Fylde GP promoting vaping to help smokers quit]===


===[https://yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/yorkshire-cancer-research-welcomes-inclusion-of-vaping-products-in-nice-guidelines Yorkshire Cancer Research welcomes inclusion of vaping products in NICE guidelines]===
===[https://yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/news/yorkshire-cancer-research-welcomes-inclusion-of-vaping-products-in-nice-guidelines Yorkshire Cancer Research welcomes inclusion of vaping products in NICE guidelines]===
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===[https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2110/S00119/thai-ministers-support-for-vaping-goes-global.htm Thai Minister’s Support For Vaping ‘goes Global’]=== <!--T:10-->
===[https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2110/S00119/thai-ministers-support-for-vaping-goes-global.htm Thai Minister’s Support For Vaping ‘goes Global’]=== <!--T:10-->


===[https://reason.com/2021/10/13/fda-approves-an-e-cigarette-for-the-first-time-but-still-seems-bent-on-banning-the-flavors-former-smokers-overwhelmingly-prefer/ FDA Approves an E-Cigarette for the First Time but Still Seems Bent on Banning the Flavors Former Smokers Overwhelmingly Prefer]=== <!--T:11-->
=== [https://reason.com/2021/10/13/fda-approves-an-e-cigarette-for-the-first-time-but-still-seems-bent-on-banning-the-flavors-former-smokers-overwhelmingly-prefer/ FDA Approves an E-Cigarette for the First Time but Still Seems Bent on Banning the Flavors Former Smokers Overwhelmingly Prefer]=== <!--T:11-->


=11 Oct 2021= <!--T:12-->
=11 Oct 2021= <!--T:12-->
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===[https://www.liberalcurrents.com/respecting-the-agency-of-smokers-the-liberalism-of-harms-reduction-and-the-illiberalism-of-prohibitionism/ Respecting the Agency of Smokers: the Liberalism of Harms Reduction and the Illiberalism of Prohibitionism]=== <!--T:20-->
===[https://www.liberalcurrents.com/respecting-the-agency-of-smokers-the-liberalism-of-harms-reduction-and-the-illiberalism-of-prohibitionism/ Respecting the Agency of Smokers: the Liberalism of Harms Reduction and the Illiberalism of Prohibitionism]=== <!--T:20-->


=06 Oct 2021= <!--T:21-->
=06 Oct 2021 = <!--T:21-->


===[https://www.examiner.com.au/story/7457525/change-to-vaping-law-cops-blowback-from-ex-smokers/ Nicotine-vaping law change criticised by ex-smokers]=== <!--T:22-->
===[https://www.examiner.com.au/story/7457525/change-to-vaping-law-cops-blowback-from-ex-smokers/ Nicotine-vaping law change criticised by ex-smokers] === <!--T:22-->


===[https://townhall.com/columnists/lindseystroud/2021/10/06/federal-health-agencies-confused-about-statistics-policymakers-should-pay-more-attention-n2597040 Federal Health Agencies Confused About Statistics, Policymakers Should Pay More Attention]=== <!--T:23-->
===[https://townhall.com/columnists/lindseystroud/2021/10/06/federal-health-agencies-confused-about-statistics-policymakers-should-pay-more-attention-n2597040 Federal Health Agencies Confused About Statistics, Policymakers Should Pay More Attention]=== <!--T:23-->
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===[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/892803-multinational-company-plans-to-launch-smoke-free-products-in-pakistan Multinational company plans to launch smoke-free products in Pakistan]=== <!--T:37-->
===[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/892803-multinational-company-plans-to-launch-smoke-free-products-in-pakistan Multinational company plans to launch smoke-free products in Pakistan]=== <!--T:37-->


===[https://wset.com/news/nation-world/experts-proposed-e-cigarette-tax-could-drive-teens-to-more-harmful-products Experts: Proposed e-cigarette tax could drive teens to more harmful products]=== <!--T:38-->
===[https://wset.com/news/nation-world/experts-proposed-e-cigarette-tax-could-drive-teens-to-more-harmful-products Experts: Proposed e-cigarette tax could drive teens to more harmful products] === <!--T:38-->


=15 Sep 2021= <!--T:39-->
=15 Sep 2021= <!--T:39-->
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===[https://www.cebm.ox.ac.uk/news/views/e-cigarettes-misconceptions-about-their-dangers-may-be-preventing-people-from-quitting-smoking E-cigarettes: misconceptions about their dangers may be preventing people from quitting smoking]=== <!--T:42-->
===[https://www.cebm.ox.ac.uk/news/views/e-cigarettes-misconceptions-about-their-dangers-may-be-preventing-people-from-quitting-smoking E-cigarettes: misconceptions about their dangers may be preventing people from quitting smoking]=== <!--T:42-->


===[https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub6/full Cochrane Review Update: Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation]=== <!--T:43-->
===[https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub6/full Cochrane Review Update: Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation] === <!--T:43-->


===[https://cataniaconversation.coehar.org/2021/09/13/do-vape-companies-targets-teens-a-perspective/ Do vape companies targets teens? A perspective]=== <!--T:44-->
===[https://cataniaconversation.coehar.org/2021/09/13/do-vape-companies-targets-teens-a-perspective/ Do vape companies targets teens? A perspective]=== <!--T:44-->
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===[https://www.iwf.org/2021/09/09/new-smoking-pandemic-lurking-as-fda-prepares-its-decision-on-e-cigarettes/ New Smoking Pandemic Lurking As FDA Prepares Its Decision On E-Cigarettes]=== <!--T:54-->
===[https://www.iwf.org/2021/09/09/new-smoking-pandemic-lurking-as-fda-prepares-its-decision-on-e-cigarettes/ New Smoking Pandemic Lurking As FDA Prepares Its Decision On E-Cigarettes]=== <!--T:54-->


=08 Sep 2021= <!--T:55-->
=08 Sep 2021 = <!--T:55-->


===[https://reason.org/commentary/fda-needs-to-embrace-vapings-potential-to-improve-public-health/ FDA needs to embrace vaping’s potential to improve public health]=== <!--T:56-->
===[https://reason.org/commentary/fda-needs-to-embrace-vapings-potential-to-improve-public-health/ FDA needs to embrace vaping’s potential to improve public health]=== <!--T:56-->
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=01 Sep 2021= <!--T:64-->
=01 Sep 2021= <!--T:64-->


===[https://townhall.com/columnists/lindseystroud/2021/09/01/congress-must-rein-in-federal-agencies-n2595150 Congress Must Rein in Federal Agencies]=== <!--T:65-->
===[https://townhall.com/columnists/lindseystroud/2021/09/01/congress-must-rein-in-federal-agencies-n2595150 Congress Must Rein in Federal Agencies] === <!--T:65-->


=24 Aug 2021= <!--T:66-->
=24 Aug 2021= <!--T:66-->