Sant, a website of the French Ministry of Health, issued a statement saying that vapes are good for smoking cessation and more harmful than traditional tobacco, but the statement was withdrawn shortly, causing widespread public discussion and speculation about the reasons for the withdrawal.
An article on vapes was pulled from the French Ministry of Health’s website
According to Vaping Post on Nov. 6, Sante.fr, a website owned by the French Ministry of Health. Said in a statement on its website that “Vapes are conducive to quitting smoking. There is no theory that they are an entry point to smoking, and vapes are less harmful than traditional tobacco.” This remark has aroused a wide discussion.
The platform was established in 2016 as part of the French law to modernize the health system, to provide reliable and transparent health services to the public. The site reports to the French Ministry of Health and Public Health and works in collaboration with Regional Health Agencies (ARS) and public health organizations.
Sparking some industry speculation
A few days ago, the site reportedly published an article titled “Are vapes Dangerous?” The new article. As is customary, whenever the French government releases information about vapes, it always arouses a high degree of public concern. This time. Sante.fr cites Cochrane research that mentions the remarkable success of vapes in smoking cessation. The website also cites a recent Swiss study stating that vapes are better at quitting smoking than other nicotine substitutes, and even better than psychological support.
The website also makes it clear that “contrary to previous anxieties, vapes have not become a gateway to smoking.” The website also provides an assessment of the long-term health effects of vapes, arguing that “data after 20 years show reassuring long-term toxicity of vapes.”
However, the page disappeared from the site shortly after it was posted. The sudden change raised questions from the public about whether the page had been posted without authorization. Are you under pressure from anti-vape groups? Are the interests of big cigarette companies involved?
These issues have been widely discussed in the vape industry.
