Tag: Dr Colin Mendelsohn
Australian Medical Group Criticizes TGA For Publishing List of Vapes’ Prescribers
Australian Public health expert Dr. Colin Mendelsohn has consistently highlighted that the current vape restrictions will be detrimental to public health.In 2020, Australia’s Federal...
Australia’s Latest Document on Vaping Will Cost More Australian Lives
The recently released NHMRC statement sadly contains multiple false claims about vaping, including that it is not an effective quit-smoking tool, and also that...
Malaysia’s Tobacco Endgame 2040
Without the endorsement of safer alternative products, it is unlikely that Malaysia will reach its smokefree goal.Author of evidence-based self-help guide Stop Smoking Start...
Australia Urged to Pass Similar Vape Laws as New Zealand
While not perfect, New Zealand’s regulations are a good start and Australia should really follow suit.In 2020, Australia’s Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt had...
Pakistani Study: Higher Cigarettes Prices Reduce Tobacco Consumption
Titled, “Switch, Reduce or Quit: How do smokers respond to tobacco tax increases in Pakistan,” the study revealed that a 50% increase in price...
NZ’s Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act Goes Into Effect
Unlike its Australian counterpart, the NZ government at least understands the potential of vaping as a safer alternative to smoking.Earlier this year, New Zealand’s...
Nicotine ban in Australia called ‘unethical’ by doctors
Last August, the New Nicotine Alliance (NNA), who is a non profit organization that supports tobacco harm reduction strategies, was amongst those who submitted...
