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?? Championing Tobacco Control: Celebrating VicHealth's Success ?? We are proud to highlight the remarkable achievements of our member, VicHealth, in advancing tobacco control and promoting a healthier Victoria.? Here’s how VicHealth has made a significant impact: 1. Strong Legislative Action: Establishing the Victorian Tobacco Act in 1987 to fund health promotion initiatives. 2. Strategic Financial Support: Collaborating with Quit Victoria and other key stakeholders to strengthen tobacco control efforts. 3. Powerful Public Awareness Campaigns: Educating youth and diverse communities about the dangers of e-cigarettes and traditional smoking. 4. Advocacy for Regulatory Measures: Supporting laws that limit the appeal and accessibility of tobacco products. 5. Comprehensive Educational Initiatives: Raising public awareness about the health risks associated with smoking and vaping. These multifaceted efforts have significantly reduced smoking rates and improved public health across Victoria. We applaud VicHealth’s dedication and success in creating a smoke-free future. Join us in celebrating these achievements and supporting ongoing efforts to promote public health globally! For more information in tobacco control: https://lnkd.in/gtdKFiM4 #PublicHealth #TobaccoControl #SmokeFree #HealthPromotion #VicHealth

?? Championing Tobacco Control: Celebrating VicHealth's Success ?? We are proud to highlight the remarkable achievements of our member, VicHealth, in advancing tobacco control and promoting a healthier Victoria. Here’s how VicHealth has made a significant impact: 1. Strong Legislative Action: Establishing the Victorian Tobacco Act in 1987 to fund health promotion initiatives. 2. Strategic Financial Support: Collaborating with Quit Victoria and other key stakeholders to strengthen tobacco control efforts. 3. Powerful Public Awareness Campaigns: Educating youth and diverse communities about the dangers of e-cigarettes and traditional smoking. 4. Advocacy for Regulatory Measures: Supporting laws that limit the appeal and accessibility of tobacco products. 5. Comprehensive Educational Initiatives: Raising public awareness about the health risks associated with smoking and vaping. These multifaceted efforts have significantly reduced smoking rates and improved public health across Victoria. We applaud VicHealth’s dedication and success in creating a smoke-free future. Join us in celebrating these achievements and supporting ongoing efforts to promote public health globally! For more information in tobacco control: https://lnkd.in/gaz-MQhP #PublicHealth #TobaccoControl #SmokeFree #HealthPromotion #VicHealth

When it comes to Tobacco Harm Reduction, the UK remains a pioneer. ? In fact, it is seen as a leader already in reducing smoking incidence. That said, there remains untapped potential around regulation for smokeless products. ? We hope that pioneering, evidence-based tobacco and nicotine regulation will remain a priority for the new Government, given concern about underage use and product compliance. Collaboration is the key. The time is now to work together and bridge the gap between policymakers, public health authorities and organisations that are committed to Tobacco Harm Reduction. ? We want to reduce smoking rates and ensure that any smokeless products are appropriately regulated. That means implementing smart regulations built on robust science, quality standards and responsible marketing and access. ? To start the conversation, we’ve set out a 10-point progressive framework for what should come next. ? It’s time to take the another step forward: https://lnkd.in/e2SBishV. ? #BATScience #TobaccoHarmReduction #SmokelessWorld #ABetterTomorrow #Transformation

The UK's leadership in #TobaccoHarmReduction is commendable, particularly their success in reducing smoking incidence. However, there's untapped potential for smokeless products : Effective THR requires collaboration between policymakers, public health authorities, and THR-focused organizations. Smart regulations built on science are key to ensuring product quality, responsible marketing, and addressing underage use concerns. It’s time to take the another step forward: https://lnkd.in/e2SBishV. #BATScience #TobaccoHarmReduction #SmokelessWorld #ABetterTomorrow #Transformation

Interesting info.... The 2024 "State of Tobacco Control" report exposes the tobacco industry's tactics to protect their profits at the expense of public health. Please share this post to spread awareness and empower others to fight against misinformation. Together, we can make a difference. Lung.org/SOTC

New commentary in The Lancet by Professor Rob Beaglehole and Professor Ruth Bonita is deserving of a read by anyone who wants to see continued smoke-free progress and is puzzled by the WHO's lack of endorsement for tobacco harm reduction tools such as vaping. Key out takes: ? WHO’s lack of endorsement of tobacco harm reduction limits healthier choices for the 1.3 billion people globally who smoke and who are at an increased risk of early death. ? There is no scientific justification for WHO’s position that e-cigarettes and other novel nicotine products should be treated in the same way as tobacco products. ? WHO’s current approach is to reward countries for banning e-cigarettes; 34 countries, primarily low-income and middle-income countries, now ban e-cigarettes. ? New Zealand's strategies have seen adult daily smoking rates plummet from 13.3% in 2017–18 to 6.8% in 2022–23 after e-cigarettes became widely available, a 49% decline in 5 years. ? New Zealand's approach has far exceeded the WHO's smoking prevalence reduction goals of 30% over 15 years from 2010 to 2025. COP10 is happening from Feb 5–9, 2024, with critical background papers recommending nicotine products be treated as equivalent to tobacco and regulated similarly. This approach would be a huge step backwards, with big tobacco the only winner. #vaping #publichealth #harmreductionsaveslives Jonathan Devery Ben Pryor Mark Mcgiven Qj Satchell

Our article on using Very Brief Advice to instigate a quit attempt and supporting smokers who are ready to quit is available to read in PCRU ?? https://lnkd.in/e4teATgH Learn more about tobacco dependence treatment options, both pharmacological and advisory. #SmokingCessation #VBA

Unfiltered Truth: The Real Cost of Nicotine As we navigate the complex landscape of tobacco control, it's essential to separate fact from fiction. The truth is that nicotine itself is not the enemy. Evidence-based solutions like nicotine snus have proven effective in reducing smoking prevalence in countries like Sweden. Similarly, vaping products have been acknowledged by reputable health bodies like the FDA, CDC, and the UK health body as a harm reduction tool. Yet, misinformation and wrongful sponsored campaigns continue to misdirect our community, government, and media, just for little monetary gains. It's high time to set the record straight: 1. Nicotine is not the primary cause of smoking-related deaths nor causing any cancer; 2. Evidence-based solutions like snus and vaping can save lives; 3. Misinformation campaigns can have devastating consequences. This is the time to prioritize science and evidence over agendas driven by personal gain. The real cost of nicotine is not what you think. Let's work together to create a more informed and healthier society across the globe and, of course, in Pakistan. #Nicotine #TobaccoControl #HarmReduction #EvidenceBased #PublicHealth

Ram raids and tobacco - some evidence Two interesting statistics in this article. Ram raids have consistently decreased from 2023 to 2024 – have a look at the graph in this document. There is also evidence that tobacco products were only targeted in 15% of the raids, cash seemed to be the major motivator. Big policy changes are usually based on evidence - are they? https://lnkd.in/gMX-WQhS #publicpolicy #tobacco #evidencebased