Tobacco Harm Reduction



Global E-Cigarette Regulation as of July 2018

Harry Shapiro - No Fire, No Smoke: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction

Moving on from the FCTC as the most universal tobacco control measure, it may come as a surprise to both those in tobacco control and those advocating for tobacco harm reduction that at present most countries do not have any specific law regulation regarding e-cigarettes: 101 countries have no specific law on e-cigarettes. It is possible that if it came to a government or court decision, it might be that in some of these countries e-cigarettes would be found to be covered by tobacco control legislation. However, this has yet to be determined in many countries. This includes many LMIC, where it is likely that e-cigarettes are not yet available or are only used by a minority.  

For more information, see the " No Fire, No Smoke: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2018" report here.

Global E-Cigarette Regulation as of July 2018 Document, English

Tobacco Harm Reduction - Origins

- Burning Issues: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2020

Tobacco Harm Reduction - Origins Document, English

Tobacco Smoking Prevalence

- Burning Issues: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2020

Historically, most countries have seen a rise and then a decline in smoking. Sales of cigarettes took off around the year 1900 in richer countries, peaked by the 1980s and have since declined. A general decline in rates of smoking is apparent across all global regions, and for both sexes.

This has been especially marked in many higher-income countries. Rates of smoking have fallen for both men and women largely due to greater public awareness of the importance of a healthier lifestyle, as well as the introduction of various tobacco control measures including advertising bans, smoke-free environments, and higher taxation. Nevertheless, reduction in smoking prevalence tends to start plateauing at around 20% of a population, suggesting diminishing returns on tobacco control interventions.  

For more information, see the full report: "Burning Issues: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2020".

Tobacco Smoking Prevalence Document, English

Cigarette and HTP Sales in Japan

- Burning Issues: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2020

Cigarette and HTP Sales in Japan Document, English

Individual Health to Public Health

- Burning Issues: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2020

Individual Health to Public Health Document, English

Monthly Number of Research Papers

- Burning Issues: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2020

Monthly Number of Research Papers Document, English

Cumulative Number of Research Papers

- Burning Issues: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2020

Cumulative Number of Research Papers Document, English

Continuum of Risk for Nicotine Containing Products

- Burning Issues: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2020

Continuum of Risk for Nicotine Containing Products Image, English

Information Growth at Subsequent Levels of the Estimation Process

- Burning Issues: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2020

Information Growth at Subsequent Levels of the Estimation Process Document, English