ACATA Welcomes Findings of Global Adult Tobacco Survey

New Report Highlights Potential of Vaping in Harm Reduction

Drawing comparisons from New Zealand and Sweden, a recent report by Acata highlighted the potential of regulated harm reduction alternatives.

The Advanced Centre for Addiction Treatment Advocacy (ACATA) has welcomed the findings of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), which indicate a significant decline in smoking rates in New Zealand. The report, authored by New Zealand's Dr. Marewa Glover for Smoke Free Sweden, highlights the critical role of vaping in this decline.

The report found that vaping has contributed to a 10% reduction in smoking rates in New Zealand since 2016. This is a significant finding, as it suggests that vaping can be an effective tool for reducing smoking-related harm.

ACATA CEO, Dr. Colin Mendelsohn, said the findings of the report are encouraging news for Australia. "This report shows that vaping can be an effective way to reduce smoking rates and improve public health," he said.

"We urge the Australian Government to take note of these findings and to consider implementing similar harm reduction strategies in Australia. This would help to save lives and improve the health of our community."

Conclusion

The findings of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey are a testament to the potential of vaping as a harm reduction tool. As more countries implement regulated harm reduction alternatives, we can expect to see a further decline in smoking rates and an improvement in public health.