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factasia.org is an independent, consumer-oriented organization advocating for the rights of adults who choose to use nicotine.
factasia.org urges rational debate based on scientific evidence, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR), smoking cessation objectives and the rights of adult consumers.
factasia.org advocates for proportionate and sensible regulation of all nicotine products, including new nicotine delivery products such as e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, heat not burn and snus throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
factasia.org does not promote smoking or the use of nicotine in any form, opposes all under-age use of cigarettes or any other product containing nicotine, and does not engage in any manufacturing, marketing, distribution or retailing activities.
factasia‘s role is to act as a messenger, facilitating constructive dialogue between scientists and medical experts, legislators, regulators and the general public.
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The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) today highlighted the findings of a landmark study publish...
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“This is the most significant independent survey we’ve seen coming out of India since its 2019 vaping ban. It shows an overwhelmin...
Vaping is now the most popular method to quit smoking, but myths may be preventing some people from even trying. Watch global expert Prof Ann McNeill from @KingsAddictions with her #vaping presentation at our #SmokefreeFuture conference in September ‘23
A potential benefit of (the U.S.) withdrawing from the WHO could (put) pressure on the organization to reform and improve its scientific integrity, potentially leading to a reassessment of THR policies. - Clive Bates
@followers @Clive_Bates @LandlMichael
THE W.H.O. - and its failure to provide good advice: Clive Bates
@WHO #THR #clivebates @Clive_Bates

factasia.org
factasia.org is an independent, consumer-oriented advocate for rational debate about -– and sensible regulation of –- the rights of adult citizens throughout the Asia-Pacific region to choose to use tobacco or other nicotine products.
2 weeks ago
“There’s only one eligibility requirement, which is a desire to reduce smoking and tobacco-related harm.” - Gerry Stimson, KAC co-founder
#tobaccoharmreduction #ecigarettes #vaping
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New Initiative Takes Aim at Tobacco Harm Reduction Misinformation
filtermag.org
For many years, tobacco harm reduction advocates have had to contend with waves of misinformation about safer nicotine products, constantly ...3 weeks ago
“By doing so, we can accelerate the decline in smoking rates and significantly reduce the burden of smoking-related diseases on our healthcare systems and society as a whole,” the report said.
World Health Organization (WHO) #vaping #ecigarettes #tobaccocontrol
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Consumer groups push harm reduction, real-world evidence in tobacco control - Manila Standard
manilastandard.net
Consumer advocacy groups asked the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) to incorporate harm reduction strategies1 month ago
World Health Organization (WHO) @followers #tobaccoharmreduction #everyoneactive
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After 20 Years of Its Tobacco Treaty, the WHO Has Little to Celebrate
filtermag.org
The World Health Organization marked an anniversary in late February: “Celebrating 20 years” of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control ...1 month ago
𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔. World Health Organization (WHO) #tobaccoharmreduction #vaping CAPHRAorg
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WHO urged to rethink costly tobacco control meeting amid funding concerns
mb.com.ph
The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing calls to reconsider its costly 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) due to funding constraints and...1 month ago
#vaping #ecigarette #tobaccoharmreduction @followers Ecstบุหรี่ไฟฟ้าคืออะไร?
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Vaping a way to cut smoking death toll?
www.bangkokpost.com
An average of 47 people in Thailand die from smoking cigarettes every day, while there has not been a single recorded death here from using e-cigarettes .