Here is a country where things are moving quickly and in the right direction! If there are still a few years the nicotine vape was not allowed, today the New Zealand government is preparing to encourage the use of e-cigarettes to end tobacco.
LA VAPE, AN OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDATION?
This is information reported by our colleagues from Stuff.co.nz . According to the platform, although the vape is increasingly banned in public places, the Ministry of Health will soon promote electronic cigarettes as a real alternative to smoking.
A campaign to encourage smokers, especially young Maori women, to make the transition to the vape will be launched in August and a website specific to New Zealand, offering information and advice on vaping, will be posted online during the current month.
« I had a very serious sinus infection every three months and it completely disappeared.«
While the campaign advocates quitting vaping as well as quitting smoking, it will also aim to prevent non-smokers, especially those under 18, from using e-cigarettes. This communication campaign marks a change in the position of the Ministry of Health, which has been cautious in its attitude towards vaping as a risk reduction tool for those who wish to end tobacco.
Currently, their website says that “ does not have enough evidence to confidently recommend vaping products as a smoking cessation tool And that people who choose to vapote should also stop doing so.
Despite this, a spokesman recently said that the vape " is intended to be a safe gateway for smokers wishing to move on". Maori women have been particularly targeted because of their high smoking rate: 32,5%, compared to 13,8% for the total population.
« There is a scientific consensus that vaping is significantly less harmful than tobacco. It is likely that vaping can also be used to quit smoking and the evidence continues to emerge. A number of important studies are underway and more information will become available in the coming year. »
A "SMOKE-FREE" OBJECTIVE IN 2025 THAT IS DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE!
The “smoke-free” goal that the government has set for 2025 is difficult to achieve. " Although the program had a positive impact on reducing tobacco harms for most New Zealanders, the impact on Maori, Pacific and lower socioeconomic groups was not as great.."
Ben Youden, the spokesperson of Ash (Action for Smokefree 2025) said there is still a lot of confusion about vaping and many people think 
yet it was as dangerous as smoking. This one declares: " The scientific consensus is that vaping is 95% less harmful than smoking ".
Although initial capital expenditures may vary between 50 and 100 dollars, the financial benefits quickly offset start-up costs. " Over a year, the vaping will cost about 10% of what the person could have spent on cigarettes.". Mr Youden therefore welcomed the position taken by the government.
Many people also testify to the benefits that vaping can bring. Dan Foster, a man from Wellington, started vaping ten years ago and said replacing cigarettes was not only cheaper but also solved some health issues.
« I had a very serious sinus infection every three months and it completely disappeared. »
While his daily pack of cigarettes cost him about 17 dollars, he now spends a weekly maximum of 35 dollars in e-liquids.
« It is probably not 100% sure. Inhaling anything is not good. But it's definitely better. People have vices so give them a safe way to smoke. »
