Global Action to End Smoking

10/19/2026

Are e-cigarettes safe? You asked, and Global Action has answers:

Global Action to End Smoking press piece "Are e-cigarettes safe?".

10/15/2026

Did you know that smoking impacts more than just cardiovascular health? Any day ending in 'y' is a good day to quit -- but crucially, there are less harmful ways to consume nicotine if you aren't able to yet. Learn more: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/for-people-who-smoke/

10/13/2026

You asked: Are nicotine pouches like Zyn safe? And what does the FDA's latest marketing decision mean?

Global Action to End Smoking press piece "Are Nicotine Pouches like ZYN Safe?".

10/09/2026

Movimiento Pro Vecino studies the perception of tobacco harm reduction across Mexico, Chile, and Argentina. Public views of THR products can provide insights into smoking cessation solutions that may help adults who smoke to quit.

In this video, Fernando Briseño from Movimiento Pro Vecino discusse...

10/07/2026

Myth: Smoking is no longer a major public health concern. Fact: roughly 20% of the world's population uses combustible tobacco, making it the leading cause of preventable death. Read more and learn why the work we support matters:

Global Action to End Smoking press piece "Is smoking still a major health problem in 2026?".

10/05/2026

Research shows that lower- and middle-income countries bear the worst health risks from combustible tobacco use. Our grantees are working to close this gap and improve health globally. Browse their published work here: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/research/

10/05/2026

Are nicotine pouches like ZYN safe? Get the facts and answers to other frequently asked questions about the best ways to quit smoking:

Global Action to End Smoking press piece "Are Nicotine Pouches like ZYN Safe?".

10/02/2026

The Center for Development Management Consulting, a GA grantee based in Malawi, found that although local health care providers wanted to help their patients who smoke to quit, very few had in-depth knowledge of smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction. This work shows the need to support providers with further education so they can in turn support their patients. Read the published article in BMC Health Services Research:

Background Frontline healthcare workers are well positioned to deliver smoking cessation interventions, yet their preparedness to do so in low-resource settings remains poorly understood. This study assessed the knowledge, practices, and smoking cessation (SC) readiness of frontline healthcare worke...

09/30/2026

Our mission is to end combustible tobacco use through the innovative work of our grantees. Your donation increases the reach of our work. Thank you for joining us in our goals to help adults who smoke live longer, healthier lives. https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/donations/