Vaping has been in the news a lot lately, with mysterious illnesses and even deaths linked to the habit many use as a substitute for smoking traditional cigarettes
At the same time, using it too often can lead to real harm
As of 2024, 28 of 53 countries in the Region taxed tobacco at the recommended level, only 18 countries had comprehensive smoking bans in place, just 13 countries prohibited all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship and 12 countries offered support to quit at the level of best practice
For those willing to quit, combination of pharmacotherapy and intensive behavioral intervention for smoking cessation can support quit attempts and can double or triple quit rates (Polosa and Benowitz, 2011
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Medical treatments, nicotine replacement therapy, and counseling can significantly improve your chances of quitting