WHO reports progress in the fight against tobacco epidemic – Highlights threats posed by new nicotine and tobacco products.

News release: WHO reports progress in the fight against tobacco epidemic – World Health Organization

Report: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic 2021: New and Emerging Products – World Health Organization

Commentary: While Global Tobacco Control Measures Improve, Electronic Cigarettes Evade Regulation in Many Countries – Health Policy Watch

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

The aerosols from e-cigarettes contain toxic substances that can cause

🚨 cancer
🫀 cardiovascular diseases
🫁 lung disorders
🧠 damage to children’s brain development#CommitToQuit e-cigarettes now for a healthier life!

Here's how 👉https://t.co/7OReiIXXpd pic.twitter.com/MvwAZqB8oB

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 27, 2021