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Why the UK must stand up for harm reduction policies at the key global tobacco control COP9 conference
Words : Patrick Griffin
GrimmGreen , one of the most influential people in tobacco harm reduction , is heralding the UK as the defender of vaping against global opposition . He wants the UK government to stand up for the rights of vapers at the COP9 tobacco control conference in November . Recommendations made at the conference can influence the World Health Organization ’ s policies on smoking and vaping , which will have repercussions around the world . Speaking at Vape Live earlier this month , GrimmGreen said : “ I hope the United Kingdom and your army of scientists and physicians will defend vaping and defend science at the event in November .” This is the first post-Brexit opportunity for the UK to attend the conference as an independent nation , and promoting an evidencebased , pro-vaping stance could be crucial . GrimmGreen said : “ It ’ s going to be a tough battle because the World
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