"Harm Reduction sits at the intersection between public health and human rights"
No Fire, No Smoke: Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction
smoking
- Every 6 seconds a person dies from a smoking-related disease
- Half of all people who smoke will die prematurely from a smoking-related disease
- Over 6 million people die from a smoking-related disease every year
- More people die from smoking cigarettes than from malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis combined
- The WHO estimates 1 billion people will have suffered from a smoking-related disease by the end of the century
- The global cost of smoking-related diseases is estimated at $1 trillion per year
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For years you've heard other people telling you our stories of smoking and vaping – not us.
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facts & myths
About Smoke Free Alternatives and Reduced-Harm Products
popcorn lung
You may have heard people say vaping can cause a serious illness called Popcorn Lung. This is a myth.
evali
In 2019 there was an outbreak of lung injuries attributed to “vaping” in general. This is a myth.
gateway theory
Some people claim that vaping leads to increases in smoking, particularly in youth. This is a myth.
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