NEWS
FIRST STOP … BARCELONA
The World Vapers ’ Alliance kicked off its ‘ Back Vaping . Beat Smoking ’ bus tour in Barcelona . This is the first of many stops across Europe – including Milan , Berlin and London – where it will spread the message that vaping can save millions of lives . The WVA said : “ We want to make this year the year that the world embraces one of the greatest public health inventions of the century … vaping . And we chose Barcelona as our starting point because smoking is still the leading cause of preventable death in Spain .”
LABOUR GAINS
STREET BAN TO CURB SMOKING
Policymakers have banned smoking on one of Mexico City ’ s most iconic pedestrian corridors . Madero Street , which sees up to 220,000 daily visitors , has been declared smokefree in an effort to create a ‘ safe ’ and ‘ healthy ’ environment . Anyone caught lighting-up in the historic centre after mid-September will face fines of more than 2,500 pesos (£ 90 ) or community service .
Pregnant women could get £ 400 in vouchers in a new proposal to crackdown on smoking . Under the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence scheme , mums-to-be could earn up to £ 10-a-week , but only if they pass regular breath tests . Action on Smoking and Health ’ s Deborah Arnott said : “ Vouchers reinforce the idea that quitting is a positive step forward . “ You need to be given advice , help and support as well , but there ’ s research to show it works .”
‘ NEVER QUIT QUITTING ’
A new stop-smoking campaign sweeping its way across Greater Manchester endorses vaping as an effective quitting tool . The ‘ Never Quit Quitting ’ movement centres on the ‘ real-life experiences of former smokers ’, inspiring people to kick the habit through radio and TV adverts . It links back to the ‘ Make Smoking History ’ website , which lists vaping as a popular and successful reduced risk product for people looking to move away from cigarettes .
YOU-AE DON ’ T WANT TO MISS THIS !
Brands around the world are stretching their post-COVID legs and gearing up for the UAE ’ s first ever international vape expo . And with 200 plus exhibitors , a roster of expert speakers and a host of live entertainment , the World Vape Show is set to impress . Not to mention that it coincides with this year ’ s Vapouround Awards , giving you all the more reason to book your tickets today . For more information on the World Vape Show , as well as the Vapouround Awards , check out our blog .
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