Knowledge Action for Change (KAC) has published a briefing paper on the rapid decline in cigarette sales in Japan following the introduction of heated tobacco products (HTPs).
The paper, “Cigarette Sales Halved: Heated Tobacco Products and the Japanese Experience,” explores some of the social and cultural factors that make Japan particularly suitable for HTPs and provides a case study that demonstrates how through the adoption of safer nicotine products Potential for tobacco harm reduction.
As well as citing a number of peer-reviewed scientific papers, the briefing, available in 12 languages, also includes new global tobacco harm reduction status research that compares the latest sales data highlighting changing cigarette and HTP consumption.
According to KAC, HTP’s success in Japan offers great hope for reducing cigarette sales in other similar countries.
“The speed and scale of change in Japan shows how quickly things can improve when those who already consume nicotine have access to safer alternatives,” KAC Director David MacKintosh said in a statement.
“This is not the result of specific government policies or initiatives, but the benefits to individuals and society are huge. Anyone who wants to see the use of combustible tobacco consigned to the history books can take a lesson from Japan. Harm reduction is about giving people a chance Improve your own health and the health of those around you, which is what most people would do if given the chance.
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