The former deputy director-general of WHO called for the reform of the tobacco control convention: electronic cigarettes are a weapon to reduce harm

According to da reports, Derek Yach, former deputy director-general of the World Health Organization, sharply pointed out in his speech that the “WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)” that does not pay attention to harm reduction products is outdated and should be revised as soon as possible, with special attention to China Regulators play a key role in global tobacco control, as China is home to some of the most innovative e-cigarette and related technology companies in the world.

Derek Yach is a global health expert and anti-smoking advocate who was involved in drafting the FCTC. He believes that the Convention ignores the role of tobacco harm reduction products such as e-cigarettes, which are significantly less harmful than traditional cigarettes. He noted that high taxes on these products harm public health by discouraging smokers from switching to safer alternatives.

Derek Yach also criticized the WHO for its prejudice and ignorance of e-cigarettes, as well as its disrespect and discrimination against smokers. He called on the WHO to reconsider its proposed legislation before it could cause more harm. He put forward several suggestions for revision, including emphasizing the key role of China’s regulatory authorities; correcting the prejudice that “tobacco and e-cigarette companies are incompatible with tobacco control”; explicitly including “harm reduction” in the tobacco control plan; and clearing up rumors such as “nicotine causes cancer”; Invite the British government, the US FDA and other institutions that have recognized the harm reduction of e-cigarettes and have made progress in tobacco control to share their experiences.

“It’s certainly much easier to follow the status quo, but now is the time for us to really move forward for the sake of global health,” Derek Yach said.

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The former deputy director-general of WHO called for the reform of the tobacco control convention: electronic cigarettes are a weapon to reduce harm