A global health expert and anti-smoking advocate for more than 30 years, Derek Yach is the owner of Global Health Strategies. Previously, Yach was the director of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World and a World Health Organization cabinet director and executive director for noncommunicable diseases and mental health. He was deeply involved with the development of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. On this page we feature a selection of Yach’s contributions to Tobacco Reporter.
FDA Reports Efforts Prevented 450K Youth from Vaping
FDA officials said the results demonstrate how sustained, evidence-based public education can materially shift youth attitudes and reduce nicotine initiation.
Smokeless Only Products Growing in Nicotine Market: Report
NielsenIQ and Goldman Sachs data showed the smokeless segment up more than 8% year over year for the last 52 weeks.
Scientific Review Concludes Vaping ‘Likely’ Causes Cancer
Rather than presenting new data, the authors reinterpret existing literature to argue that there is already enough evidence to support a causal cancer risk conclusion.
ALP Plans Expansion into 11 International Markets
The rollout will begin in Britain, Ireland, Greece, Switzerland, and Romania in July, followed by additional launches across Europe.
Shopify to Ban U.S. Vape Sales
Shopify said in a statement that it prohibits illegal activity on its platform and updates enforcement policies in line with legal requirements.
South Africa Advances Tobacco Bill, Negotiations Loom
The committee voted 10–1 in favor of continuing the legislative process, but said the final law must differentiate between combustible cigarettes and other products.
