Tobacco harm reduction must be a part of traditional harm reduction. Our grantees at the National Harm Reduction Coalition are engaging in some of this life-saving work: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/news-and-press/videos/nhrc-talks-about-the-importance-of-harm-reduction-and-working-with-ga/

Harm reduction means taking steps to avoid some of the harms of a certain behavior. For people who smoke cigarettes that can mean switching less harmful products, such as vapes and heated tobacco products, when outright quitting is not available.

Veterans smoke at a higher rate than the civilian population, yet they tend to be strongly motivated to quit. This group presents a big opportunity to improve health and extend lives by providing them with the resources and support they need to stop smoking.

The global burden of smoking isn't shared equally. The vast majority of people who smoke live in low- and middle-income countries. Improving global public health will require an enhanced effort in these regions to help adults who smoke quit in whatever way works for them.

Global Action is proud to announce that the Global Action Centre for Agriculture transformation has been completed! Read more: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/news-and-press/press/global-action-to-end-smoking-completes-agricultural-transformation-centre-in-malawi/

When people think of tobacco harm reduction, they may think of vapes. But there are several products on the market that contain varying levels of tobacco and nicotine.

Near UNGA2025 meetings, a team from Global Action to End Smoking participated in two important global health conversations around longevity and women's cardiovascular health. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/news-and-press/press/global-action-participates-in-unga-public-health-discussions/

Remember: Even if you smoked and have increased your health risks, it's never too late to quit and reverse some of them. Some studies have even found similar dementia risk levels in former smokers as those who have never smoked.

Scientists believe that smoking adds stress to your heart and blood vessels, which can in turn increase the risk of developing dementia later in life. Quitting smoking however you choose can lower these risks. If you've lowered your risks by quitting, tell us below!

World Alzheimer’s Day is Sept. 21. Did you know that smoking can increase your risks of developing dementia--but quitting can help lower these risks.