By Munyaradzi Blessing Doma The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ACTA) defines Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) as a public health strategy aimed at lowering the health risks to individuals and society associated with combustible tobacco products. This approach is based on the understanding that most harm linked to tobacco use comes from the chemicals released and inhaled when tobacco is burned. By removing the burning or smoking element, the risks from tobacco consumption are significantly reduced. ACTA further notes that THR acknowledges a critical reality: many adults who smoke and wish…
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