ATHRA: Other issues

Other issues
Posted on February 14, 2018 by Colin
Other Issues Formaldehyde Low levels of carbonyls such as formaldehyde, a known carcinogen (cancer-causing agent), are often detected in vapor due to the thermal breakdown of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine. In 2015, a laboratory study using an outdated e-cigarette… Read more

Safety
Posted on February 14, 2018 by Colin
Is vaping safer than smoking? COVID-19 UPDATE April 2020 There is NO evidence that vaping increases the risk or the severity of COVID-19 in vapers or bystanders. Download our one-page handout here Vaping is not risk-free, but scientists agree that it… Read more

What is ATHRA?
Posted on February 12, 2018 by Colin
What is ATHRA? The Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association (ATHRA) is a registered health promotion charity established to reduce the harm from tobacco smoking in Australia. ATHRA was formed in October 2017 by four independent Australian medical practitioners. The best… Read more

Vaping for Health Professionals
Posted on February 9, 2018 by Colin
Vaping for health professionals Downloads for GPs Vaping nicotine to quit smoking for GPs A 5-page guide for GPs on how to prescribe and counsel your patients on vaping and how to write a nicotine prescription Detailed handout on how… Read more

Vaping
Posted on February 9, 2018 by Colin
Using a vaporiser is known as 'vaping'. Vaporisers (vapes or e-cigarettes) are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid (usually containing nicotine) into an aerosol for inhalation. Vaping is used as a safer substitute by smokers who are unable or unwilling… Read more

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