Paido Siahaan, president of the Indonesian e-Cigarette Association (AKVINDO), said he supports the promotion of alternative tobacco products in Indonesia as one of the solutions for adult smokers seeking to break away from the smoking habit.
Most alternative tobacco products are designed to reduce the health risks associated with smoking, Paidow said in an interview with the media, and he acknowledged that convincing adult smokers to switch to alternative tobacco products will not be easy. The reason is that there is a lot of misinformation among the public about these products.
Therefore, AKVINDO actively provides accurate and trusted knowledge to reduce negative perceptions and information. In addition, they are using social media as a medium for education.
“As a consumer association, we conduct educational campaigns and disseminate information that helps the public understand the truth about alternative tobacco products. Through creative and persuasive campaigns, consumer associations are able to build support and trust in alternative tobacco products among the public.”
Scientific studies have proven that alternative tobacco products, such as heated tobacco products, e-cigarettes and nicotine packs, carry lower risks than traditional cigarettes. Therefore, in order to help adult smokers quit, they need accurate access and information.
In addition, the association also pointed out that in its latest report in November 2022, it confirmed the effectiveness of alternative tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes, in helping adult smokers break the smoking habit.
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