Quiz 3.
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Which of the following best defines tobacco harm reduction (THR)?
Completely eliminating all forms of nicotine use in the population
Encouraging people who smoke to quit by using any available means, including safer alternatives
Reducing the harm caused by smoking by switching to non-combustible, lower-risk nicotine products when quitting is not possible
THR focuses on reducing harm, not necessarily eliminating nicotine use, especially for those unable or unwilling to quit
Promoting the use of traditional tobacco as a cultural practice
What is the main reason non-combustible nicotine products carry less risk than cigarettes?
They contain no nicotine at all
They do not produce toxic smoke or tar because there is no combustion
The key health risks from smoking come from burning tobacco, not from nicotine itself
They are used less frequently than cigarettes
They are made with natural ingredients
Which of the following best illustrates the “risk continuum”?
All tobacco and nicotine products are equally dangerous
Cigarettes cause the least harm while nicotine pouches cause the most
Cigarettes are the most harmful, followed by heated tobacco, vapes, snus, and nicotine pouches as least harmful
The concept of a risk continuum recognises that products differ in harm depending on whether they involve combustion
Only traditional cigarettes and cigars are harmful to health
Which statement correctly identifies a limitation of abstinence-only approaches in LMICs?
They are always successful because people can quit without assistance
They provide easy access to affordable cessation aids for all people who smoke
They often ignore barriers such as limited cessation support, high stress, and low affordability of therapies
Abstinence-only approaches can be unrealistic in resource-limited contexts and may leave people who smoke without viable options
They encourage innovation and improve health equity
Which ethical issue most often arises in debates on THR in LMICs?
Whether governments should allow any nicotine use at all
Balancing individual choice with public health protection
Ethical debates often focus on respecting adult autonomy while safeguarding public health through proportionate, evidence-based regulation
Whether to prioritise funding for anti-smoking media campaigns
Deciding which multinational companies can sell their products