Positions of medical organizations on electronic cigarettes

Proposed ban on vaping flavours will push Canadians back to smoking traditional cigarettes, admits Health Canada's own report

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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TORONTO, July 6, 2021 /CNW/ - In an unprecedented move, Health Canada is proposing a full federal ban on vaping flavours.

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  • TORONTO, July 6, 2021 /CNW/ - In an unprecedented move, Health Canada is proposing a full federal ban on vaping flavours.
  • "This is not me editorializing or being sarcastic, this is what the report commissioned by Health Canada says.
  • The report freely admits that Canadians are likely to resume smoking cigarettes if vaping flavours are banned," adds Mr. Bekman.
  • "How would banning vaping flavours help Canadians who are trying to quit smoking?"

Canadian Vaping Association: It’s time to end the war on vaping

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Surgeon General, and as a lawyer representing injured smokers and state attorneys general in litigation against the tobacco industry.

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  • Surgeon General, and as a lawyer representing injured smokers and state attorneys general in litigation against the tobacco industry.
  • The THR community emphasizes the potential benefits of vaping for adult smokers who cannot or will not quit smoking otherwise.
  • The Canadian Vaping Association commends Douglas for trying to bridge the gap between tobacco control and vape advocates.
  • There are ways to prevent youth use that wont inflict harm on adult smokers, said Darryl Tempest, Executive Director of the CVA.

Smokefree-UK, a need to fire up commitment to quit smoking

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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In a paper published this week based on the study, the authors warn about worrying changes in smoking and smoking cessation behaviours.

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  • In a paper published this week based on the study, the authors warn about worrying changes in smoking and smoking cessation behaviours.
  • The COVID-19 situation changed the plans to quit smoking in 36% of smokers and dual users, with only 6% deciding to quit.
  • We need to keep smoking cessation and relapse prevention top on the healthcare agenda and support all smokers to 'commit to quit'.
  • CHRE's philosophy and approach are to bridge the policy and practice gap in delivering smoking cessation treatments and services globally.

Smokefree-UK, a need to fire up commitment to quit smoking

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Smoking cessation, Health effects of tobacco, Human behavior, Psychoactive drugs, Health, Habits, Substance-related disorders, General practice, Smoking, Nicotine replacement therapy, Positions of medical organizations on electronic cigarettes, Tobacco harm reduction

In a paper published this week based on the study, the authors warn about worrying changes in smoking and smoking cessation behaviours.

Key Points: 
  • In a paper published this week based on the study, the authors warn about worrying changes in smoking and smoking cessation behaviours.
  • The COVID-19 situation changed the plans to quit smoking in 36% of smokers and dual users, with only 6% deciding to quit.
  • We need to keep smoking cessation and relapse prevention top on the healthcare agenda and support all smokers to 'commit to quit'.
  • CHRE's philosophy and approach are to bridge the policy and practice gap in delivering smoking cessation treatments and services globally.

Truth Initiative's Quit Vaping Program Effective in Helping 18- to 24-Year-Olds

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published on Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine demonstrates the effectiveness of Truth Initiative\'s This is Quitting a free and anonymous quit vaping text message program in helping young adults to quit vapinge-cigarettes.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published on Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine demonstrates the effectiveness of Truth Initiative\'s This is Quitting a free and anonymous quit vaping text message program in helping young adults to quit vapinge-cigarettes.
  • The interactive text message program has enrolled over 315,000 young people to date, providing them with tailored advice, cognitive and behavioral coping strategies, and social support to help them quit.
  • This is Quitting is now an integral part of the truthcampaign , Truth Initiative\'s proven-effective national youth smoking, vaping and nicotine prevention public education campaign.
  • The truth about tobacco and the tobacco industry are at the heart of our proven-effective and nationally recognized truth public education campaign.

UK pilots a new program, providing free vaping starter kits to smokers in emergency rooms

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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The other group of smokers will be provided only a leaflet with information on local stop smoking services.

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  • The other group of smokers will be provided only a leaflet with information on local stop smoking services.
  • Despite the global denial of vaping\xe2\x80\x99s efficacy, PHE has never waivered in its guidance to smokers that vaping is a less harmful alternative to smoking.
  • The misperceptions about vaping have prompted PHE to release several statements to reassure the public and smokers.
  • The science coming out of the UK has been consistent in finding vaping to be far less harmful and effective for quitting smoking.

The Canadian Vaping Association commends Saskatchewan on its balanced vaping regulation

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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This type of regulation has previously proven effective at balancing youth protection with adult harm reduction in Ontario and British Columbia.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe CVA commends the actions taken by the Government of Saskatchewan to protect youth.

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  • This type of regulation has previously proven effective at balancing youth protection with adult harm reduction in Ontario and British Columbia.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe CVA commends the actions taken by the Government of Saskatchewan to protect youth.
  • We see this legislation as having great potential to support adult smokers that have chosen vaping to reduce their harm.
  • Vaping presents an unparalleled opportunity for smokers to significantly reduce their harm.
  • Saskatchewan has reviewed the evidence and has chosen to be a leader in the fight to end tobacco use.\n'

Canadian Vaping Association: Progressive vaping policy positions the UK as the global leader for a smoke-free society

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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The UK is a leader in vaping research and progressive policy to support tobacco harm reduction.

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  • The UK is a leader in vaping research and progressive policy to support tobacco harm reduction.
  • According to todays release, the UK will also lead the world in creating a smoke-free society.
  • The regulations are also hoped to help smokers to quit, while not attracting people who have never smoked, stated PHE.
  • When used as intended, vaping is a powerful tool for smoking cessation and the betterment of public health.

National Non-Smoking Week: Let's Redefine What a Successful Non-Smoking Strategy Looks Like

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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MONTREAL, Jan. 18, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Today marks the start of National Non-Smoking Week in Canada.

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  • MONTREAL, Jan. 18, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Today marks the start of National Non-Smoking Week in Canada.
  • Imperial Tobacco Canada urges governments, health groups, and Canadians to take a moment to look beyond the traditional ways we have defined what non-smoking means.
  • "We are doing our part by ensuring we have a portfolio of less risky alternatives to offer smokers looking to quit.
  • "The future of nicotine in Canada is in less risky alternatives and one of the most promising of these are vapour products."

The Canadian Vaping Association will challenge any vape regulation that prevents access to harm reduction

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has been a consistent advocate for strong youth protection measures that balance youth prevention with adult access to harm reduction products.

Key Points: 
  • The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has been a consistent advocate for strong youth protection measures that balance youth prevention with adult access to harm reduction products.
  • Provinces such as Ontario and British Columbia have taken adult harm reduction into consideration and implemented equitable policy.
  • Canadians have a constitutional right to access harm reduction products and reduce the health risks presented by traditional tobacco.
  • Vaping policy must respect the rights of all citizens as the lives of adult smokers quite literally depend on it.