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Quit or Switch: Harmful Health Impact of Smoking

By Farayola Rachael Oluwatoyosi & Babatunde Abdulhammed Opeyemi November 18, 2019 Smoking is an act of combusting and inhaling substances commonly attributed to tobacco smoking in the form of cigarette, cigar, etc. It poses a great threat to mankind’s existence. This act has sent several people to the ‘underworld’ than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. […]

Vaping—Seeking Clarity in a Time of Uncertainty

As of October 28, 2019, 49 states have reported more than 1600 possible cases of severe pulmonary disease related to vaping—the inhalation of a heated, aerosolized solution—to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To date, 34 deaths have been attributed to e-cigarette, or vaping, product use–associated lung injury (EVALI). This has resulted in […]

Twitter Chat with Atakan Befrits: “Is Snus Viable For Smokers in Africa?”

@GoingSmokefree – Welcome to our #Twitterchat. Our topic for today is, ’Is #Snus a viable alternative for smokers in Africa?’ Our guest today is @AtakanBefrits. #SaferAlternatives @GoingSmokefree: Thanks for joining us today @AtakanBefrits. Kindly introduce yourself to our audience, for those who may not be familiar with you #SaferAlternatives Response: @AtakanBefrits – Ok, Atakan Befrits, […]

Tobacco Harm Reduction in Nigeria: From Awareness to Action

Melody Okereke October 5, 2019 Most countries all over the world have prohibited smoking in public places and the common advice is, “smoking is dangerous to your health… smokers are liable to die young.” However, researches indicate that the majority of deaths due to smoking result from respiratory diseases such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive […]

Vaping Illness Update: FDA Warns Public to Stop Using Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-Containing Vaping Products and Any Vaping Products Obtained Off the Street

FDA strengthens warning to public to stop using THC-containing vaping products and any vaping products obtained off the street. Audience: Consumers and family members of consumers who use vaping products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC), a psychoactive component of the marijuana plant. Consumers who have used vaping products of any kind obtained off the street or […]

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9 Tips To Help You Quit Smoking

You’ve made a great decision to give up smoking, and you’ll give yourself the best chance of success by preparing properly. The tips and advice on this page are an excellent way to get yourself ready. Once you’ve picked your quit date, remember to add it to your calendar.   1. List your reasons to […]

CDC Finally Admits that Black Market THC Vape Carts are a Major Culprit in Respiratory Disease Outbreak

The CDC has finally admitted that black market THC vape carts are a major culprit in the respiratory disease outbreak that has affected 805 people and resulted in 13 deaths. Instead of continuing to emphasize that “no single product” is linked to all the cases, the CDC clearly stated yesterday that “THC is the most […]

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Harry’s Blog 93: The Acid Rain of Vaping Lies

Not sure if this riff goes anywhere, but with the Amazon on fire, huge storms battering the Caribbean, a memorial service in Switzerland for melting glaciers, animal species lost forever as habitats vanish and thousands out on the streets protesting about climate destruction (forget ‘change’), there are some synergies around the refusal of world health […]

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SON Guidelines For The Importation of E-cigarettes In Nigeria

The following guidelines, as informed by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), are relevant for the importation of e-cigarettes into Nigeria. Importers of e-cigarettes into Nigeria should be aware of the following requirements, as defined by SON: E-cigarette importers shall register with SON and obtain a SON approval letter before proceeding with the SONCAP certification […]