Part of our mission is educating the public about the resources available to help them quit smoking, and expanding access to those resources. Our grantees are reaching people in dozens of countries with education and support. globalactiontoendsmoking.org/grants/awarded-grants/
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. We recognize the strong link between oral cancer and smoking, and the need to protect more adults who smoke with effective cessation support.
One lesser-known effect of smoking is that it can increase the chance of developing eye problems such as cataracts. Find out how to get help for smoking to improve your overall health: globalactiontoendsmoking.org/for-people-who-smoke/
Get to know Global Action's grantees! The National Harm Reduction Coalition incorporates tobacco harm reduction training into their traditional harm reduction courses: globalactiontoendsmoking.org/news-and-press/videos/nh...
Nicotine replacement therapy and support groups have helped many people to stop smoking. But some people are unable to quit using only traditional methods. Alternative nicotine products can reach those adults who need another way.
When you’re trying to quit smoking, remember that progress is more important than perfection. Every day of an attempt is an opportunity to learn about what works and doesn’t work for you. globalactiontoendsmoking.org/for-people-who-smoke/
We love to hear your questions about quitting smoking. Send us a note and it might be featured in an upcoming community newsletter. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/about-us/contact/
It’s not enough to understand how tobacco and nicotine work in the body. We are also trying to understand how laws regulating these substances influence people’s behavior. Our grantees are looking into tobacco economics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqy-liU6XcU
Our grantees all over the world are expanding our understanding of the best practices of smoking cessation for adults who have struggled to quit. Join us in our mission to end smoking: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/donations/
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. We recognize the strong link between oral cancer and smoking, and the need to protect more adults who smoke with effective cessation support.
Ending the smoking epidemic requires a multi-pronged approach. By building a solid foundation of tobacco research and providing education at the community level, our grantees are moving us toward a world without the death and disease caused by combustible tobacco.
Everyone’s quit smoking journey is unique. Read about different cessation strategies to find one that can work for you. globalactiontoendsmoking.org/for-people-who-smoke/
Traditional smoking cessation support works really well for some, but there are people who need a different approach. We are building a world where everyone has the tools and support they need to quit smoking for better health.
More than 31 million people in Pakistan use tobacco, mostly in the form of cigarettes. Our grantee the Alternative Research Initiative is providing free cessation services and incorporating tobacco harm reduction to support more people in quitting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ0bgFMhjDE
Even though smoking rates have declined in most countries, in some places smoking-related health outcomes are actually getting worse. Our grantees work to make sure more people can experience the lifesaving benefits of smoking cessation. globalactiontoendsmoking.org/grants/awarded-grants/
People who smoke often worry that quitting will diminish their quality of life. But research shows that people who have quit generally report an improved quality of life, including better health, less stress, and more positive moods.
Read Global Action's statement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent draft guidance on certain flavors of e-cigarettes: globalactiontoendsmoking.org/news-and-press/press/glo...
This #NationalNoSmokingDay, we want to remind you that quitting means better health and longer lives for millions of people. You can join us in the push to end smoking by making a donation today: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/donations/
Global Action to End Smoking was proud to support the Conference on Benefit-Cost Analysis of Tobacco Harm Reduction in Pokhara, Nepal, hosted by our grantee the Prakriti Pragya Foundation. We are grateful for the space to discuss solutions for the 1 billion adults who continue to smoke worldwide.
Women comprise the minority of people who smoke, but they experience higher health risks from smoking. This International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the impact of smoking on women.
People who smoke often worry that quitting will diminish their quality of life. But research shows that people who have quit generally report an improved quality of life, including better health, less stress, and more positive moods.
Our most recent community newsletter discusses the links between smoking and heart health. Sign up to make sure you don’t miss an issue! globalactiontoendsmoking.org/global-action-community-...
Our grantees find novel ways to reach more people with smoking cessation support. Healthcare providers at Northwell Health incorporate tobacco harm reduction strategies to help people in their community quit. globalactiontoendsmoking.org/news-and-press/press/nor...
At Global Action to End Smoking we respect and have compassion for all people who smoke and seek creative, evidence-based ways to help them stop smoking and, as needed, move down the continuum of risk.
There’s no such thing as too many quit attempts. Each attempt to quit smoking is an opportunity to learn what works and doesn’t work for you.
It’s not just gum and patches anymore—the smoking cessation toolbox is growing all the time. Learn about your options: globalactiontoendsmoking.org/for-people-who-smoke/
February is National Cancer Prevention Month in the U.S., and one of the most effective ways to prevent cancer is to stop smoking cigarettes. Find support and begin your quitting journey today. globalactiontoendsmoking.org/for-people-who-smoke/
Many people who have quit smoking report that social support helped them stay on track. Write to us and tell us what has helped you most: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/about-us/contact/
Global Action is working to make sure smoking cessation and the associated health improvements are available to all. You can support our work to help us reach more people: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/donations/
The smoking epidemic is a many-pronged problem. We have grantees around the world tackling it from different angles including research, education, and adapting the agricultural industry to a future without tobacco. globalactiontoendsmoking.org/grants/awarded-grants/