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=10th August 2023=
=17th August 2023=


===New Study - Smokers would appreciate Health Care Interventions to help them transition to vaping===
===How Come Sweden Is Almost Smoke Free?===
Smoke Free Sweden have issued a new report on how they are close to the Smoke free goal of 5% or less smoking rate - an interesting read and they say...
 
''"This follow-up report is a call to the WHO and global public health to study the harm reduction strategies so successfully employed by Sweden"''
 
Read the PDF report here  https://smokefreesweden.org/wp-content/themes/smokefreesweden/assets/pdf/reports/Report_SAVING%20LIVES%20LIKE%20SWEDEN.pdf
 
=10th August 2023 =
 
=== New Study - Smokers would appreciate Health Care Interventions to help them transition to vaping===
[[Ecigclick]] have reported on the new study showing how smokers / vapers would react to different health care interventions to aid them to quit / stay away from smoking - https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/would-uk-smokers-welcome-nhs-vaping-support/
[[Ecigclick]] have reported on the new study showing how smokers / vapers would react to different health care interventions to aid them to quit / stay away from smoking - https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/would-uk-smokers-welcome-nhs-vaping-support/


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=9th August 2023 =
=9th August 2023 =


=== New Study - Smokers Switching To Vapes Could Save NHS More Than £500m A Year===
===New Study - Smokers Switching To Vapes Could Save NHS More Than £500m A Year===
A new study has been published from the Brunel University London.
A new study has been published from the Brunel University London.


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The full study is online - but behind a paywall https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/epub/10.12968/bjhc.2023.0046
The full study is online - but behind a paywall https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/epub/10.12968/bjhc.2023.0046


=3rd August 2023=
= 3rd August 2023 =


===ASH UK - E-cigarette Use In Great Britain 2023 Results===
===ASH UK - E-cigarette Use In Great Britain 2023 Results===
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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/
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=
=31st July 2023 =




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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/
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/


=24 Mar 2022=
= 24 Mar 2022=


===[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]===
===[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]===
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===[https://www.ecigarettedirect.co.uk/ashtray-blog/2021/12/vaping-predictions-2022.html Vape Predictions 2022 | 18 Experts Share Their Thoughts]===
===[https://www.ecigarettedirect.co.uk/ashtray-blog/2021/12/vaping-predictions-2022.html Vape Predictions 2022 | 18 Experts Share Their Thoughts]===


= 17 Dec 2021=
=17 Dec 2021=


=== [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]===
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=15 Dec 2021=
=15 Dec 2021=


=== [https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/news/vaping-news/2021-12-15_the-importance-of-product-choice.html The Importance of Product Choice]===
===[https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/news/vaping-news/2021-12-15_the-importance-of-product-choice.html The Importance of Product Choice]===


=10 Dec 2021=
=10 Dec 2021=
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===[https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1524629/groups-allegedly-funded-by-bloomberg-philanthropies-accused-of-demonizing-vaping-bill Groups allegedly funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies accused of demonizing vaping bill]===
===[https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1524629/groups-allegedly-funded-by-bloomberg-philanthropies-accused-of-demonizing-vaping-bill Groups allegedly funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies accused of demonizing vaping bill]===


=== [https://theconversation.com/does-vaping-really-damage-dna-and-increase-the-risk-of-cancer-172628 Does vaping really damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer?]===
===[https://theconversation.com/does-vaping-really-damage-dna-and-increase-the-risk-of-cancer-172628 Does vaping really damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer?]===


=30 Nov 2021=
=30 Nov 2021=
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===[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]===


=18 Oct 2021= <!--T:2-->
= 18 Oct 2021= <!--T:2-->


===[https://clivebates.com/documents/WHOCOP9LetterOct2021-EN.pdf Vaping, e-cigarettes: 100 global experts call on WHO FCTC to embrace ‘low-risk’ products]=== <!--T:3-->
===[https://clivebates.com/documents/WHOCOP9LetterOct2021-EN.pdf Vaping, e-cigarettes: 100 global experts call on WHO FCTC to embrace ‘low-risk’ products]=== <!--T:3-->
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=10 Oct 2021= <!--T:14-->
=10 Oct 2021= <!--T:14-->


===[https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1503766/EU-news-e-cigarettes-who-brexit-latest Stand up to EU! Boris urged to use Brexit freedoms to end e-cigarette ban fears]=== <!--T:15-->
=== [https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1503766/EU-news-e-cigarettes-who-brexit-latest Stand up to EU! Boris urged to use Brexit freedoms to end e-cigarette ban fears]=== <!--T:15-->


===[https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/scientists-push-for-tobacco-harm-reduction-policies Scientists push for tobacco harm reduction policies]=== <!--T:16-->
===[https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/scientists-push-for-tobacco-harm-reduction-policies Scientists push for tobacco harm reduction policies] === <!--T:16-->


= 09 Oct 2021= <!--T:17-->
=09 Oct 2021= <!--T:17-->


===[https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2021/10/09/vaping-laws-import-ban/ Can prohibition work? The battle over the government’s tough new vaping ban]=== <!--T:18-->
===[https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2021/10/09/vaping-laws-import-ban/ Can prohibition work? The battle over the government’s tough new vaping ban]=== <!--T:18-->
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===[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-->


===[https://medium.com/@INNCO.org/smoke-and-mirrors-orwellian-echoes-of-1984-edba74e271 Smoke and Mirrors: Orwellian Echoes of 1984]=== <!--T:24-->
===[https://medium.com/@INNCO.org/smoke-and-mirrors-orwellian-echoes-of-1984-edba74e271 Smoke and Mirrors: Orwellian Echoes of 1984] === <!--T:24-->


=24 Sep 2021= <!--T:25-->
=24 Sep 2021= <!--T:25-->
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=21 Sep 2021= <!--T:33-->
=21 Sep 2021= <!--T:33-->


===[https://townhall.com/columnists/martincullip/2021/09/21/vaping-works-if-governments-allow-it-to-n2596224 Vaping Works If Governments Allow It To] === <!--T:34-->
===[https://townhall.com/columnists/martincullip/2021/09/21/vaping-works-if-governments-allow-it-to-n2596224 Vaping Works If Governments Allow It To]=== <!--T:34-->


===[https://nypost.com/2021/09/21/bureaucrats-and-dems-are-killing-a-powerful-anti-smoking-tool/ Bureaucrats, Democrats are needlessly killing a powerful anti-smoking tool]=== <!--T:35-->
===[https://nypost.com/2021/09/21/bureaucrats-and-dems-are-killing-a-powerful-anti-smoking-tool/ Bureaucrats, Democrats are needlessly killing a powerful anti-smoking tool] === <!--T:35-->


=16 Sep 2021= <!--T:36-->
=16 Sep 2021= <!--T:36-->
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===[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-->


===[https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/15/nine-of-10-filipino-smokers-want-better-alternatives-to-cigarettes-survey-says/ Nine of 10 Filipino smokers want better alternatives to cigarettes, survey says]=== <!--T:40-->
===[https://mb.com.ph/2021/09/15/nine-of-10-filipino-smokers-want-better-alternatives-to-cigarettes-survey-says/ Nine of 10 Filipino smokers want better alternatives to cigarettes, survey says]=== <!--T:40-->
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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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=09 Sep 2021= <!--T:49-->
=09 Sep 2021= <!--T:49-->


===[https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/fda-ecigarette-vaping-pmta AG Miller's statement on FDA's vaping actions 'Let’s not forget the overwhelming risk to public health'] === <!--T:50-->
===[https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/fda-ecigarette-vaping-pmta AG Miller's statement on FDA's vaping actions 'Let’s not forget the overwhelming risk to public health']=== <!--T:50-->


===[https://www.propertyrightsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/PRA_VapingWorks.pdf Vaping Works. International Best Practices]=== <!--T:51-->
===[https://www.propertyrightsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/PRA_VapingWorks.pdf Vaping Works. International Best Practices]=== <!--T:51-->
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===[https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/571253-social-media-misinformation-about-e-cigarettes-is-harmful-for-smokers Social media misinformation about e-cigarettes is harmful for smokers]=== <!--T:52-->
===[https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/571253-social-media-misinformation-about-e-cigarettes-is-harmful-for-smokers Social media misinformation about e-cigarettes is harmful for smokers]=== <!--T:52-->


=== [https://gazette.com/news/taxing-e-cigarettes-could-have-adverse-consequences/article_ffa1324a-2322-5f84-a624-1ea9110f97d8.html Taxing e-cigarettes could have adverse consequences] === <!--T:53-->
===[https://gazette.com/news/taxing-e-cigarettes-could-have-adverse-consequences/article_ffa1324a-2322-5f84-a624-1ea9110f97d8.html Taxing e-cigarettes could have adverse consequences]=== <!--T:53-->


=== [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-->


=06 Sep 2021= <!--T:57-->
=06 Sep 2021= <!--T:57-->
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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-->


===[https://townhall.com/columnists/lindseystroud/2021/08/24/who-should-government-trust-on-health-a-lawyer-or-a-public-health-professor-n2594631 Who Should Government Trust on Health, a Lawyer or a Public Health Professor?]=== <!--T:67-->
===[https://townhall.com/columnists/lindseystroud/2021/08/24/who-should-government-trust-on-health-a-lawyer-or-a-public-health-professor-n2594631 Who Should Government Trust on Health, a Lawyer or a Public Health Professor?]=== <!--T:67-->
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=== [https://conscienhealth.org/2021/08/blurring-the-line-between-righteousness-and-health/ Blurring the Line Between Righteousness and Health]=== <!--T:69-->
=== [https://conscienhealth.org/2021/08/blurring-the-line-between-righteousness-and-health/ Blurring the Line Between Righteousness and Health]=== <!--T:69-->


= 19 Aug 2021 = <!--T:70-->
=19 Aug 2021= <!--T:70-->


===[https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306416 Balancing Consideration of the Risks and Benefits of E-Cigarettes]=== <!--T:71-->
===[https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306416 Balancing Consideration of the Risks and Benefits of E-Cigarettes]=== <!--T:71-->