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Published Jun 19, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

New Report Reveals How Big Tobacco Promotes Tax Evasion in Africa

A new report conducted by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), in collaboration with Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), has exposed how the world’s major tobacco companies willingly contributing significantly to illicit financial flows (IFF) in Nigeria and other African countries.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Jun 19, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: usatoday.com

Night owls' more likely to die younger, study says. But the problem isn't sleep.

But a new report suggests that may have less to do with sleep and more to do with what happens when you’re awake.
For detail: usatoday.com
Published Jun 19, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Vietnam Smoking Ban Takes Effect in August

The Vietnam Ministry of Health recently issued Circular No. 11/2023/TT-BYT, which regulates areas where smoking is not allowed, according to Vietnam+.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 19, 2023
[WNTD COPD NCD Tobacco]

Source: jis.gov.jm

NCDA Head Highlights Impact of Tobacco Use

Seventy-one per cent of the deaths of Jamaicans from cancer of the trachea, bronchus or lungs are attributable to smoking.
For detail: jis.gov.jm
Published Jun 19, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: farmersweekly.co.za

Zimbabwe sells record of 261 million kilograms of tobacco

Zimbabwe has recorded its best tobacco season yet on record, having sold at least 261 million kilograms so far in the 2023 marketing season.
For detail: farmersweekly.co.za
Published Jun 19, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: devonlive.com

Illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes found hidden in Devon shop

Illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes have been seized from a shop in Devon. Police officers worked with Trading Standards to execute the warrant at a shop in Honiton following concerns that were raised by the public.
For detail: devonlive.com
Published Jun 19, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: codeblue.galencentre.org

The Tobacco Bill Is Undead

I fully expected the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 not to pass the Dewan Rakyat in the last parliamentary meeting.
For detail: codeblue.galencentre.org
Published Jun 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: biometricupdate.com

UK retailer uses ITL biometrics to verify age as teen vaping risks pile up

A Bestway Retail convenience store in the city of Southampton has installed facial biometrics-based age estimation software and hardware designed to anonymize customers.
For detail: biometricupdate.com
Published Jun 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: theguardian.com

Lobbyists with links to Big Tobacco fund pro-vaping Facebook campaigns

Secretive lobby groups are spreading pro-e-cigarette messages purporting to be grassroots campaigns A series of “grassroots” campaigns telling UK e-cigarette users they are under attack and urging them to “stand up for their rights” by opposing new vaping regulations are being run by secretive lobby groups with links to Big Tobacco.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Jun 18, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Association of Vaping Identity and e-Cigarette Perceptions among Young Adults Who Vape

Background: In the U.S., 9.3% of young adults currently vape. However, little is known about how vaping identity (i.e.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Jun 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ksltv.com

Utah health department considers allowing more nicotine in vape pens

Utah is considering a rule that would allow an increase of nicotine levels in electronic cigarettes. (Photo Illustration by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) SALT LAKE CITY — State health officials are looking at allowing electronic cigarette manufacturers to increase the levels of nicotine in their products sold in Utah after a recent lawsuit settlement.
For detail: ksltv.com
Published Jun 18, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: academic.oup.com

Ethnicity, COVID-related stress, and e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking among young adults: A longitudinal study

Research has rarely examined ethnic differences in exposure to COVID-related stress in relation to smoking and e-cigarette use.
For detail: academic.oup.com
Published Jun 17, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: verywellhealth.com

What Is Nicotine?

Nicotine is an addictive organic compound found in tobacco plants. It’s the chemical that makes smoking cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and vaping so hard to quit.
For detail: verywellhealth.com
Published Jun 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vapingpost.com

Is The link Between Vaping and Alcohol Consumption a Causational one?

Various studies have indicated a relationship between vaping and the use of other substances, including alcohol.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Jun 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: barbadostoday.bb

NCSA says vape tax won’t be enough - Barbados Today

The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) says authorities will have to do more than tax e-cigarettes to combat the increasing use of those products here.
For detail: barbadostoday.bb
Published Jun 16, 2023
[WNTD FCTC Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

The WHO Has Just Lost All Credibility

While the agency has been taking dubious decisions and steps for the last few years, some of it’s latest moves, such as electing North Korea to its executive board, will undeniably shock even the agency’s most faithful believers.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Jun 16, 2023
[0]

Source: theguardian.com

Cool, sexy and stinking of smoke: why are TV dramas giving cigarettes a comeback?

From The Idol to Russian Doll, a wave of series is filling screens with characters that just love chainsmoking. But how has a habit whose days seemed numbered returned to television? If you were around to absorb 2000s pop culture, you will remember that smoking was considered cool, for a while.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Jun 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: pakobserver.net

A path to harm reduction for persistent smokers in Pakistan

More than 8 million people around the world die every year from smoking, accounting for one in ten deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
For detail: pakobserver.net
Published Jun 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: odishatv.in

Night owls more at risk of death due to alcohol, smoking: Study

The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Chronobiology International, showed that compared to morning types, night owls were younger and drank/smoked more.
For detail: odishatv.in
Published Jun 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nst.com.my

Much at stake with delay in tobacco control bill

LETTERS: There should be no slack in the government's resolve to raise awareness among the young about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarette addiction.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Jun 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: finance.yahoo.com

Are Investors Undervaluing British American Tobacco (BTI) Right Now?

The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks.
For detail: finance.yahoo.com
Published Jun 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: eurekalert.org

Alcohol and smoking to blame for premature deaths among night owls, 37-year study suggests

Staying up late at night has little impact on how long ‘night owls’ live, according to new research published in the peer-reviewed journal Chronobiology International.
For detail: eurekalert.org
Published Jun 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

re you a night owl? New study shows people who stay up late drinking & smoking die younger than early risers

SECTIONSAre you a night owl? New study shows people who stay up late drinking & smoking die younger than early risersAFPLast Updated: Jun 16, 2023, 06:53 PM IST A 37-year study in Finland of nearly 24,000 same-sex twins has found that people who stay up late don't die younger than early risers if they don't smoke and drink.
For detail: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Published Jun 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: cyprus-mail.com

Five things everyone should know about smoking

It’s no secret that smoking is incredibly harmful, but despite all the scientific evidence we have accumulated, an array of myths and misconceptions still circulate about the source of smoking-related harm.
For detail: cyprus-mail.com
Published Jun 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: africanews.com

Zimbabwe reports record tobacco sales

Zimbabwe has reported record tobacco sales as the southern African nation reestablishes itself as one of the leading growers in the world, and yet the small-scale Black farmers now selling their crop mostly to China are "heavily indebted" and seeing "minimal" benefits, according to an association that represents their interests.
For detail: africanews.com
Published Jun 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: 263chat.com

Tobacco Research Board Anticipates Record Export Seed Sale in 2023

The Tobacco Research Board (TRB) expects its tobacco seed exports to reach a record 2 tonnes this year on strong order book from regional and international markets.
For detail: 263chat.com
Published Jun 15, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: truthinitiative.org

“Tobacco-free nicotine” labels for e-cigarettes increase purchase intentions among teen e-cigarette users

Many e-cigarettes are now advertised as containing “tobacco-free nicotine” because they contain synthetic nicotine rather than nicotine derived from tobacco, a claim that is causing confusion and can imply lower risk.
For detail: truthinitiative.org
Published Jun 15, 2023
[NCD Tobacco]

Source: tribuneonlineng.com

Tobacco harm reduction: Sweden and lessons for Nigeria

SWEDEN’s harm reduction strategy to combat tobacco-related deaths and improve public health is an inspiring model that has saved millions of lives.
For detail: tribuneonlineng.com
Published Jun 15, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

FDA Urged to Wrap Up E-Cigarette Reviews

U.S. lawmakers are urging the Food and Drug Administration to wrap up its review of pending e-cigarette premarket tobacco product applications, reports Law360.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 15, 2023
[WNTD TCC Tobacco]

Source: theunion.org

Tobacco farmers empowered to make positive change

This year’s World No Tobacco Day theme was “Grow food, not tobacco”. The campaign raises awareness about alternative crop production for tobacco farmers and encourage them to grow sustainable, nutritious crops.
For detail: theunion.org
Published Jun 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thehill.com

Criminal justice reform groups urge FDA to reconsider ban on flavored tobacco products

Marlboro cigarettes, an Altria brand, are on display at a Smoker Friendly shop in Pittsburgh. Civil justice reform groups are now urging the Food and Drug Administration to walk back bans on flavored tobacco.
For detail: thehill.com
Published Jun 15, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: scientificamerican.com

African Countries Fight for Tobacco Control

A lack of resources and interference from the tobacco industry make it difficult to strengthen antismoking regulations Fastone Goma, a physician and chair of the Zambia Non-Communicable Disease Alliance, has been working for more than 15 years to pass tobacco cessation legislation in Zambia.
For detail: scientificamerican.com
Published Jun 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: rnz.co.nz

Vaping: 'Enough is enough' - Mother seeks action to cut young people's access

Panicked parents have banded together to call for stronger action from the government to curb the rising number of young people vaping.
For detail: rnz.co.nz
Published Jun 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: newsweek.com

Woman Shares What Years of Vaping Have Done to Her Teeth in Terrifying Clip

A 20-year-old is sharing what five years of vaping has done to her teeth after a nightmare trip to the dentist.
For detail: newsweek.com
Published Jun 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: newsroom.heart.org

House appropriators prioritize Big Tobacco, food industry interests over public health

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 15, 2023 — The House Appropriations Committee approved legislation for the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and related agencies that includes provisions that would undermine public health by preventing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from implementing a proposal to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars and to develop a plan to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes.
For detail: newsroom.heart.org
Published Jun 15, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: iwf.org

Another Study Finds Youth Vaping Steadily Down in Arizona, Tobacco Use at Record Lows

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published the 2021 results of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) for Arizona high school students.
For detail: iwf.org
Published Jun 15, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: health.harvard.edu

Can vaping damage your lungs? What we do (and don't) know

Vaping is on the rise among teenagers, but reports link it to severe lung disease. The rising popularity of vaping has been dramatic, especially among teenagers.
For detail: health.harvard.edu
Published Jun 15, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: fortune.com

Loneliness is a health crisis comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Here’s how to combat it

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, has been outspoken about the mental and physical health impacts of loneliness.
For detail: fortune.com
Published Jun 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: english.news.cn

Villagers produce shredded dry tobacco in Banyuresmi village, Indonesia

A villager shreds tobacco leaves in Banyuresmi village, Sumedang district, West Java, Indonesia, on June 15, 2023.
For detail: english.news.cn
Published Jun 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: apnews.com

Zimbabwe reports record tobacco sales, mostly to China, yet many farmers deep in debt

FILE - A woman works in a tobacco field at a farm on the outskirt of Harare, Saturday, April, 9, 2022.
For detail: apnews.com
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Zimbabwe Leaf Sales Approach $800 Million

Since Zimbabwe’s tobacco auction and contract floors opened in March, at least 256.6 million kg of leaf worth $774.4 million have been sold, according to ZimLive.com.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: pharmacytimes.com

Smoking Cessation Watch

There are a multitude of benefits to smoking cessation, along with novel resources to make cessation more manageable.
For detail: pharmacytimes.com
Published Jun 14, 2023
[FCTC COPD Cigarette]

Source: onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Diverse e-cigarette regulations in the Asia Pacific: A health economic perspective

E-cigarette use among youth is rising fast and little is known about the downstream economic effects. An estimated 15.
For detail: onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nypost.com

Government told to crackdown on children vaping

The children's commissioner for England has urged ministers to crack down on the "insidious" marketing of vapes to young people.
For detail: nypost.com
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nst.com.my

Act before more E-cigarette or Vaping Product use-Associated Lung Injury deaths occur: MMA

This was following the Health Ministry’s NHMS 2022 statistics, which recorded an increase in the use of electronic cigarettes or vaping among teenagers from 9.8 per cent in 2017 to 14.9 per cent in 2022.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

Exploring the association of coffee drinking, aspirin intake, and smoking with Parkinson's disease severity

In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers evaluated the association between lifestyle habits such as caffeine, nicotine, and aspirin intake and the clinical severity of Parkinson's disease (PD).
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news.sky.com

Complete ban' on UK vaping adverts needed, says medical research group after study on young people

In the global study, most of the UK participants were found to be curious about vaping and half of those surveyed would use one if offered by a friend.
For detail: news.sky.com
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: independent.co.uk

Forty children admitted to hospital for vaping amid rising ‘epidemic’

Forty children were hospitalised for vaping last year, prompting NHS bosses to warn we risk “sleep-walking into a crisis”. Amanda Pritchard, NHS England boss, said it was "right" for paediatricians to call for action on vaping among young people, as the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health called for an outright ban on disposable vapes.
For detail: independent.co.uk
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: goldentranscript.net

Letter: The youth vaping epidemic is nowhere near being over

It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that flavors like bubble gum, cotton candy and gummy bear are appealing to youth, and these are the very flavors that can be found in thousands of today’s tobacco products.
For detail: goldentranscript.net
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: egyptindependent.com

Cigarette prices being manipulated across Egypt, official warns

The Head of the Division of Tobacco and Cigarettes at the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) Ibrahim Embaby warned that market traders across Egypt have been found to be illegally manipulating the pricing for cigarette packs.
For detail: egyptindependent.com
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailypioneer.com

Vaping at a young age increases the risk of diabetes

We all know nicotine consumption or heated not burnt (HNB) tobacco products in any form are bad, but did you know that it can lead to diabetes, too? The current burden of diabetes is extremely high and is increasing every passing moment globally.
For detail: dailypioneer.com
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: businessinsider.in

61% of young adults in India likely to smoke e-cigarettes in the future, most believe they are non-addictive: study

61% of young adults in India likely to smoke e-cigarettes in the future, most believe they are non-addictive: study Almost 61 per cent of people aged between 15-30 in India who have never used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarette) before are susceptible to taking up vaping in the future, according to a new study.
For detail: businessinsider.in
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com

Associations between smoking and vaping prevalence, product use characteristics, and mental health diagnoses in Great

Rates of diseases and death from tobacco smoking are substantially higher among those with a mental health condition (MHC).
For detail: bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com
Published Jun 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ajmc.com

Higher Risk of Incident Asthma Associated With Exclusive Cigarette Use

A new study found that adolescents with short-term exclusive cigarette use had a higher risk of incident asthma after 5 years of follow-up. Adolescents had a higher incidence of incident diagnosed asthma in a 5-year follow-up period, according to a study published in Journal of Adolescent Health.
For detail: ajmc.com
Published Jun 13, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: vanguardngr.com

Cigarette Graphic Health Warnings: ‘I know nothing about govt’s anti-smoking rule’

Bayo, a commercial motorcycle rider (okadaman) who started smoking seven (7) months ago, does not know anything about the government and activists’ anti-smoking campaigns. Meanwhile, by the 23 of this month, government is supposed to roll out a new set of graphic health warnings to be displayed on cigarette packs.
For detail: vanguardngr.com
Published Jun 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Golden Tobacco Directors Face Prison

The Madras High Court in India has sentenced four Golden Tobacco directors to prison for contempt, according to The Hindu. The case involves a trademark dispute between Golden Tobacco and market leader ITC over the Gold Flake trademark.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 13, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thestar.com.my

Ecigarettes, vaping associated with lung injury, says Health Ministry

PETALING JAYA: The National Health and Morbidity (NHMS) Survey 2022 has found that the high usage of electronic cigarettes or vape products by teenagers aged between 13 and 17 has increased from 9.8% in 2017 to 14.9% in 2022, says the Health Ministry.
For detail: thestar.com.my
Published Jun 13, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: theglobeandmail.com

Two things affect how long a man will live: smoking and weight

Two aspects of your lifestyle can significantly affect how long you live: smoking and weight. Consider a white male, 60, 5 feet 10 inches tall, who is a university graduate and a moderate drinker with no serious health issues – except as shown at Level 5 in the table below.
For detail: theglobeandmail.com
Published Jun 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tasmaniantimes.com

Campaign to Increase Understanding About Dangers of Vaping

Media release – Dr Mark Veitch, Director of Public Health – Department of Health; Ruth Davidson, Director Wellbeing and Inclusion – Department for Education, Children and Young People, 13 June 2023 Do you know what you are vaping? Increasing understanding about the dangers of vaping The Department of Health (DoH) and Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) are working together to raise awareness about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping, as well as how to find support to quit.
For detail: tasmaniantimes.com
Published Jun 13, 2023
[Smoking COPD NCD]

Source: scientificamerican.com

Smoking: An Avoidable Health Disaster Explained

Statistics show that, despite some progress toward smoking cessation, tobacco continues to place an extraordinarily heavy burden on global health Smoking: An Avoidable Health Disaster Explained Efforts to discourage smoking have steadily reduced its prevalence from 27.8% of the global population in 1990 to 19.
For detail: scientificamerican.com
Published Jun 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: lowndessignal.com

Anti-vaping bills die in Alabama legislature

Two bills known as anti-vaping bills and aimed at curbing underaged e-liquid use failed to pass the Alabama legislative session which ended on June 6.
For detail: lowndessignal.com
Published Jun 13, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: indushospital.org.pk

Voices Against Tobacco’s Impactful Initiatives for World No Tobacco Day 2023

World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is a global event that aims to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and advocate for effective tobacco control measures.
For detail: indushospital.org.pk
Published Jun 13, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: hippocraticpost.com

Kids strapped in for second hand smoke

Kids still strapped in for second hand smoke as Direct Line Motor Insurance releases findings that eight in ten (83 per cent) drivers who smoke, admit to illegally lighting up with children in the car.
For detail: hippocraticpost.com
Published Jun 13, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: en.chinacdc.cn

World No Tobacco Day 2023 campaign launched in Yinchuan

"All localities and departments should continue to advance the construction of a smoke-free environment, strengthen publicity and education on tobacco control, and improve the smoking cessation service system," said Yu Xuejun, director of the National Patriotic Health Campaign Committee (NPHCC), vice-minister and member of the leading Party members group of the National Health Commission (NHC).
For detail: en.chinacdc.cn
Published Jun 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

The contribution of secondhand tobacco smoke to blood lead levels in US children and adolescents: a cross-sectional

Lead is a major developmental neurotoxicant in children, and tobacco smoke has been suggested as a source of lead exposure in vulnerable populations.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: straitstimes.com

ICA foils bid to smuggle more than 120,000 vaping products in largest haul since April 2022

This is the largest haul of such products since land borders reopened between Singapore and Malaysia in April 2022. PHOTO: IMMIGRATION AND CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY/FACEBOOK SINGAPORE – The authorities busted an attempt to smuggle more than 120,000 vaping products into Singapore, the largest haul of such products since land borders reopened between Singapore and Malaysia in April 2022.
For detail: straitstimes.com
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: rnz.co.nz

First, a smoke-free generation

Young people are getting hooked on nicotine through vaping – with world-leading smokefree laws that aim to create a generation of people who don't get addicted to cigarettes, could we take a similar approach with other nicotine-laced products? By the end of 2025, less than five percent of New Zealanders will be smokers, if the Smokefree Aotearoa goal works out.
For detail: rnz.co.nz
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: ocnjdaily.com

Technology-Driven Vaping Experience: A Peek into the Future

The digital revolution has left no stone unturned, impacting various sectors in ways that were once thought of as unimaginable.
For detail: ocnjdaily.com
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: nst.com.my

Improved' smoking product bill to be tabled today

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa (2nd from right) said the “improved” bill was drafted following engagement sessions with stakeholders, including tobacco industry players.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Smoking Bill]

Source: malaysianow.com

Smoking endgame bill to be tabled in Dewan Rakyat

The health ministry is scheduled to table the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 for a first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.
For detail: malaysianow.com
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: malaysianow.com

Tobacco control bill to be sent to special select committee for review

This comes after several matters were requested for finetuning at an engagement session with stakeholders last week.
For detail: malaysianow.com
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: health.govt.nz

Proposed regulation to clarify allowable nicotine concentration for some vaping products

Manatū Hauora is asking relevant stakeholders for feedback on a proposed regulation to clarify the maximum allowable nicotine in some vaping products sold in Aotearoa.
For detail: health.govt.nz
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: eurasiareview.com

WHO Calls On Asian Countries To Quit Tobacco Farming

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked countries in its Western Pacific region to repeal subsidies on growing tobacco and, instead, promote the cultivation of sustainable crops, including rice and vegetables.
For detail: eurasiareview.com
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: eco-business.com

WHO calls on Asian countries to quit tobacco farming

WHO advises Asian countries to stop subsidising tobacco farms and grow rice and vegetables instead. Asian countries devote more than a million hectares to tobacco cultivation.
For detail: eco-business.com
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

North Yorkshire parents warned of suspension risk for vaping pupils

The letter was signed by headteachers at Boroughbridge High School, Harrogate College and Harrogate Grammar School A group of North Yorkshire headteachers have written to parents warning pupils face suspension if they are in possession of an e-cigarette.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Jun 12, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: abcactionnews.com

Clearwater poised to ban smoking at beaches, parks

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFTS) — The City of Clearwater wants to get rid of the most common type of trash on its beaches, no ifs, ands, or butts — cigarettes butts, that is. Last Friday, the city held its first reading for an ordinance that would ban any cigarette or e-cigarette from its public beaches or parks.
For detail: abcactionnews.com
Published Jun 11, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: trinidadexpress.com

Sounding the alarm on e-cigarettes and vaping

THE Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association (T&TMA) is raising the alarm over the dangers of vaping and electronic cigarettes and warns that our nation’s children are being tangibly affected by false marketing campaigns claiming that e-cigarettes are a safer option to tobacco smoking.
For detail: trinidadexpress.com
Published Jun 11, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: timesofisrael.com

With tobacco use on rise in Israel, kids and teens see their health go up in smoke

Bright colors, fruity flavors, and nicotine are getting kids as young as 12 hooked on vaping, while adults’ outdoor secondhand smoke is embedding itself deep in children’s bodies In recent months, two Israeli teenage boys were hospitalized with collapsed lungs caused by vaping, or smoking electronic cigarettes.
For detail: timesofisrael.com
Published Jun 11, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: stuff.co.nz

Dairy owners fear for future due to incoming cigarette legislation

The Dairy and Business Owners Group says proposed laws to control cigarette retailing could see the number of dairies in this country slashed by half and thousands left unviable.
For detail: stuff.co.nz
Published Jun 11, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: siouxcityjournal.com

OUR OPINION: Will city ban stop outdoor smoking, vaping?

Thursday, Siouxland District Health announced the city would no longer allow smoking, vaping or other uses of tobacco and nicotine products in city-owned buildings and grounds. That includes parks, trails, pools and athletic fields.
For detail: siouxcityjournal.com
Published Jun 11, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: northern-scot.co.uk

Vape recycling service launches in Elgin

A NEW vape and e-cigarette recycling service has been launched in Elgin. VPZ, the UK’s largest vaping retailer, has teamed up with WasteCare to launch the service.
For detail: northern-scot.co.uk
Published Jun 11, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

The global impact of tobacco control policies on smokeless tobacco use: a systematic review

Background: Smokeless tobacco, used by more than 300 million people globally, results in substantial morbidity and mortality.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Jun 11, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: georgiarecorder.com

FDA is blowing away Georgia’s vaping crisis

Guest columnist Sen. Nan Orrock writes that China has become especially infamous for importing illegal disposable vapes in flavors like cotton candy that have hooked far too many Georgia children.
For detail: georgiarecorder.com
Published Jun 11, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dhakatribune.com

Curb your vape tax

Should vaping be taxed out of existence? Or do we have something here that will happily carry high taxes and we can gain revenue from it? We've seen that the Finance Minister is taxing parts of the vaping ecosystem much more than before and this could be in pursuit of either policy.
For detail: dhakatribune.com
Published Jun 11, 2023
[WNTD NCD TCC Tobacco]

Source: bangladeshpost.net

Process of banning e-cigarette begins

The process of banning e-cigarettes in Bangladesh has been initiated. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that a plan to ban vaping products in the country is underway.
For detail: bangladeshpost.net
Published Jun 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: vapingpost.com

Study Dismisses WHO’s Attempts to Link Vaping to COVID-19

A significant US study published in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, has once and for all put to rest the World Health Organization’s attempts to link vaping to COVID-19.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Jun 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: malaysiakini.com

LETTER

The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) stands united in urging the honourable members of parliament to pass the Tobacco Product Control for Public Health Bill 2023.
For detail: malaysiakini.com
Published Jun 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: foxnews.com

Biden's FDA clears path for Chinese products to flood US tobacco, nicotine market

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under President Biden is facing intense scrutiny for what critics have described as ineffective regulation of tobacco and nicotine, allegedly caving to political pressure to ban vapes and e-cigarettes as potential alternatives to traditional smoking while simultaneously allowing Chinese products to flood the U.S.
For detail: foxnews.com
Published Jun 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: collider.com

Hollywood & Big Tobacco Have a More Twisted Connection Than You’d Think

“Bond,” he says, eyes focused on the beautiful woman across the table, freshly lit cigarette precariously balanced on his bottom lip as he speaks. “James Bond.
For detail: collider.com
Published Jun 09, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vaping360.com

Should You Worry About Breathing Secondhand Vapor?

Because e-cigarettes have only been available in the United States and Europe for a little over a decade, we don’t fully understand the long-term effects of vaping on users.
For detail: vaping360.com
Published Jun 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

ATR Signs Letter to Stop Tobacco Prohibitions

Nine advocacy groups, including Americans for Tax Reform, have signed a letter supporting proposed legislation that would deny the U.S. Food and Drug Administration funds to implement its plans for nicotine levels and menthol flavors.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 09, 2023
[Packaging Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

80 Percent of Tobacco Packs Carry Warnings

Public health warnings are on 80 percent of tobacco product packaging in Cambodia, according to the National Centre for Health Promotion (NCHP) at the Ministry of Health (MoH), reports Khmer Times.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 09, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tablites.com

Eco-Friendly Vaping

Top 10 tips - How to become a more environmentally friendly vaper Welcome to the world of eco-friendly vaping! As the popularity of vaping continues to rise, it's essential to consider the environmental impact of our choices.
For detail: tablites.com
Published Jun 09, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: standard.co.uk

UK vaping laws: Children’s commissioner calls for ‘wild west’ market to be better regulated

Youngsters who have never smoked tempted to try vaping, commissioner says Vaping is now reportedly being taken up by children who have never smoked tudents are reportedly unable to concentrate in lessons due to their addiction to vapes, it has been reported.
For detail: standard.co.uk
Published Jun 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: rnz.co.nz

Pacific Community wants further action to reduce tobacco use

New statistics show that people in Wallis and Futuna and Kiribati are among the highest consumers of tobacco in the Pacific. The Pacific Community's (SPC) figures show 4 percent of household expenditure goes on tobacco; in Kiribati it is 3 percent.
For detail: rnz.co.nz
Published Jun 09, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: pulmonologyadvisor.com

Vaping More Effective Than Conventional Smoking Cessation Therapies

Vaping using nicotine e-cigarettes is more effective for smoking cessation than conventional nicotine replacement behavioral smoking cessation therapies, according to findings published in The American Journal of Medicine.
For detail: pulmonologyadvisor.com
Published Jun 09, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: malaymail.com

Open letter to PM: More Malaysians will be addicted to nicotine if Bill fails — Azrul Mohd Khalib

JUNE 9 — By the time this day ends, 74 people in Malaysia would have suffered from premature death due to smoking and vape-related illness and conditions.
For detail: malaymail.com
Published Jun 09, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: cspdailynews.com

7-Eleven Picks Up VLN Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes

The largest convenience-store operator in the United States will start selling a reduced-nicotine cigarette. 7-Eleven, Irving, Texas, is picking up 22nd Century Group Inc.
For detail: cspdailynews.com
Published Jun 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: businessdailyafrica.com

Kenya crafts standards for nicotine pouches in anti-tobacco campaign

Kenya is developing certification standards for processing and distributing non-combustible nicotine products. FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK Kenya is developing certification standards for processing and distributing non-combustible nicotine products.
For detail: businessdailyafrica.com
Published Jun 08, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: washingtonpost.com

We asked: Can you bring vape pens on a plane?

By The Way Concierges looks into FAA, TSA and airline rules on electronic smoking devices Traveling has always come with complications.
For detail: washingtonpost.com
Published Jun 08, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Hawaii Bans Import of E-Cigs and E-Liquids

Hawaii has banned the shipping of e-cigarettes or other tobacco products, reports the Star Advertiser.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 08, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Turkmenistan to End Smoking

Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdymukhamedov has launched an “unprecedented” anti-smoking movement, ordering the country to end tobacco use within two years, according to France24.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 08, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: sa.gov.au

Crackdown on illegal sales of nicotine vapes

The Malinauskas Labor Government is imposing tougher licence conditions to help stamp out the illegal sale of nicotine vapes, combined with a two-month enforcement blitz targeting the sale of nicotine.
For detail: sa.gov.au
Published Jun 08, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: rnz.co.nz

Understanding what vaping does to a vaper

With kids as young as eight vaping, a new social media initiative has been set-up to demystify the science behind the clouds to help inform young people and their parents.
For detail: rnz.co.nz
Published Jun 08, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: pulmonologyadvisor.com

Quitting Smoking Early in Life Is Linked to Reduced NSCLC Mortality

Among patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), quitting smoking early in life was associated with lower mortality after a diagnosis of lung cancer, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.
For detail: pulmonologyadvisor.com
Published Jun 08, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news.vumc.org

Enhanced treatment helps fast nicotine metabolizers quit smoking

A study from Vanderbilt researchers has found that enhanced treatment support can help smokers who have more difficulty quitting because they are fast metabolizers of nicotine.
For detail: news.vumc.org
Published Jun 08, 2023
[FCTC PHW Tobacco]

Source: cureus.com

Plain Packaging in Tobacco Control: A Bibliometric Analysis

Cite this article as: VPK V, Mahuli A V, Kazmi S (June 08, 2023) Plain Packaging in Tobacco Control: A Bibliometric Analysis. Cureus 15(6): e40143. doi:10.7759/cureus.40143 The tobacco epidemic is affecting 8 million people with 1.2 million deaths worldwide.
For detail: cureus.com
Published Jun 08, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: codeblue.galencentre.org

Poisoned Toddler Now Poster Child In Fight Against Nicotine Delisting

It is humbling to read that the health minister has apologised for the breakdown of a lift in Melaka Hospital recently.
For detail: codeblue.galencentre.org
Published Jun 08, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: channel4.com

Should vapes be banned and are they really better than smoking?

But as their use rises, some health experts are concerned about the unknown effects long-term use could have, and especially the dangers they may pose to children and young people.
For detail: channel4.com
Published Jun 08, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: canberratimes.com.au

Vaping crackdown on shops before wider e-cigarette ban

Retailers will be required to show any vaping products they sell are nicotine-free in a crackdown by the South Australian government.
For detail: canberratimes.com.au
Published Jun 08, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Vaping crackdown targets suppliers and retailers of illegal e-cigarettes containing nicotine

SA Health's Chris Lease, Health Minister Chris Picton, Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier and mother-of-three Sara Driver support the vaping crackdown.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Jun 07, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: nypost.com

ChatGPT may know more than your doctor about smoking, suicide and sex

Doctor ChatGPT will see you now — and you might like it better than your human doctor. Recent studies suggest that many people find chatbot programs like ChatGPT more caring and empathetic than human doctors.
For detail: nypost.com
Published Jun 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: newscientist.com

Why Australia was right to ban the import of vapes

The crucial thing to note is that the import of vaping products is now banned in Australia, which will stop vapes containing nicotine from being sold to children by other children, rather than retailers.
For detail: newscientist.com
Published Jun 07, 2023
[Smoking COPD NCD]

Source: nature.com

Smoking: an avoidable health disaster explained

Efforts to discourage smoking have steadily reduced its prevalence from 27.8% of the global population in 1990 to 19.6% in 20191.
For detail: nature.com
Published Jun 07, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: nature.com

The battle against tobacco is not yet won

An illustration showing smoke coming out of a man's mouth. The smoke is in the shape of a human skull. Smoking kills.
For detail: nature.com
Published Jun 07, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: nature.com

African countries fight for tobacco control

Tobacco products are often displayed alongside sweets in some African countries. Credit: Tobacco Free Association of Zambia Fastone Goma, a physician and chair of the Zambia Non-Communicable Disease Alliance, has been working for more than 15 years to pass tobacco cessation legislation in Zambia.
For detail: nature.com
Published Jun 07, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: nature.com

Is nicotine bad for long-term health? Scientists aren’t sure yet

E-cigarettes contain the highly addictive substance nicotine.Credit: Liudmila Chernetska/ Getty Images After a few vigorous puffs of a burning cigarette, a smoker’s lungs will be filled with a toxic cloud of more than 5,000 different substances.
For detail: nature.com
Published Jun 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: exposetobacco.org

Why Ban Flavored Tobacco?

We know flavored tobacco is dangerous. It hooks young people, makes it likelier they will become regular users and makes it harder to quit.
For detail: exposetobacco.org
Published Jun 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: edition.mv

High prevalence of tobacco use among children

Health Protection Agency (HPA) of the Maldives has stated that a significant proportion of the child population in the country uses various tobacco products.
For detail: edition.mv
Published Jun 07, 2023
[WNTD Cigarette]

Source: clearias.com

E-Cigarettes: Is its safety a myth?

E-cigarettes are easily available online and at tobacco shops despite a ban. The health ministry is aiming for stronger execution of the Act which forbids the manufacturing, sale, and marketing of electronic cigarettes.
For detail: clearias.com
Published Jun 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: afro.who.int

E-cigarettes ban, a critical tool in Uganda’s battle against tobacco use

In the face of consistent opposition from the tobacco industry, Uganda is standing firm on its successful eight-year long ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), says World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam.
For detail: afro.who.int
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: vic.gov.au

Everything you need to know about e-cigarettes or vaping

E-cigarettes, more commonly known as ‘vapes’, are battery operated devices, that use a coil to heat liquid into aerosols.
For detail: vic.gov.au
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Smoking Control Bill Poised for First Reading

Malaysia’s Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023 will be tabled in Parliament on June 12, reports New Straits Times. The bill includes the generational endgame (GEG) smoking ban, which bans tobacco sales to those born on Jan.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Vaping is the leading cause of early ageing and skin cancer, says expert

Presented as a milder and gentler alternative to traditional smoking, the popularity of vaping has been steadily increasing in recent years, especially among Generation Z.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

New Zealand to introduce new rules to crack down on youth vaping

Reforms include bans on most disposable devices, no new vape shops near schools and enforcing generic flavour descriptions New Zealand is cracking down on youth vaping, with new rules to try to curb growing numbers of teens taking up the habit.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: studyfinds.org

Best Ways To Quit Smoking: How To Resist Cravings, According To Experts

What’s the world’s leading cause of preventable death? Smoking. And if you’re trying to kick the unbelievably addictive nicotine habit, we’re here to share just how to do so.
For detail: studyfinds.org
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: sciencemediacentre.org

expert comments on whether disposable vapes should be banned

There have been reports this morning that Dr Mike McKean, vice-president of policy at the RCPCH, has said: “Without a doubt, disposable e-cigarettes should be banned”.
For detail: sciencemediacentre.org
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: reuters.com

New Zealand curbs disposable vapes to deter the young

A man uses a vape device in this illustration picture, September 19, 2019. REUTERS/Adnan Abisi/File Photo SYDNEY, June 6 (Reuters) - New Zealand unveiled measures on Monday to curb vaping by young people, from limits on sales near schools to a ban on some disposable units, as it extends aggressive anti-smoking campaigns.
For detail: reuters.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nzherald.co.nz

Disposable vapes banned from November, new retailers can’t be within 300m of schools and marae

The Government is trying to make it harder for young people to pick up and continue vaping through a suite of measures to make vapes less accessible and less attractive to young Kiwis.
For detail: nzherald.co.nz
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nzdoctor.co.nz

New moves to curb youth vaping

The Government is taking action to reduce the number of young people taking up vaping, Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall has announced.
For detail: nzdoctor.co.nz
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: inews.co.uk

i morning briefing: Why are people so worried about kids vaping?

A sharp rise in use has prompted warnings of a looming health crisis and calls for tighter regulations including bans – but do they work? Vape pens are pictured on a counter at a vape store, in Melbourne, Australia, May 2, 2023.
For detail: inews.co.uk
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: independent.co.uk

Vaping is fast becoming an epidemic among children, warn doctors

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health warned that e-cigarettes are not a risk-free product A close up of a hand holding an e-cigarette.
For detail: independent.co.uk
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: filtermag.org

Vape Pricing Critical If FDA Limits Nicotine in Cigarettes, Study Finds

Moves by regulators to limit the nicotine content of cigarettes would encourage people to buy full-nicotine cigarettes from illegal sources, according to a new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: esmmagazine.com

Tobacco Group BAT Sticks To Full-Year Forecast On Steady Demand

British American Tobacco maintained its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said its performance would be weighted towards the second half, betting on steady demand for its vaping and oral nicotine products and higher prices.
For detail: esmmagazine.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: dw.com

New Zealand cracks down on vaping, bans single-use devices

Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said it was important to remove "vapes as far from the mind and reach of children" as the country aims to create a smoke-free generation by 2025.
For detail: dw.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[COPD Vaping]

Source: drugs.com

Evali (E-Cigarette or Vaping-Associated Lung Injury)

EVALI is life-threatening lung damage from vaping. Effects can start days to weeks after you use a vaping product.
For detail: drugs.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: dailysabah.com

Study reveals quitting smoking improves mental well-being

For many smokers, finding alternatives to overcome their addiction to nicotine is an important aspect when attempting to quit smoking.
For detail: dailysabah.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: csnews.com

FDA Cracks Down on Illegal Sales of Disposable E-Cigarettes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to 30 retailers, including one distributor, for illegally selling unauthorized tobacco products.
For detail: csnews.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: chinadaily.com.cn

Cheap tobacco, fat profits hazardous for smoking control

Editor's note: The World No Tobacco Day is highlighting the health and risks associated with tobacco use. The harmful impact of the tobacco industry on the environment is vast and adding unnecessary pressure on our planet's resources, writes a veteran journalist with China Daily.
For detail: chinadaily.com.cn
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: businessplus.ie

Marlboro boss calls for a date to have cigarettes banned

The Marlboro boss, the tobacco giant behind the iconic Marlboro Man, said a date should be set to ban cigarettes, writes Leah Montebello.
For detail: businessplus.ie
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bmj.com

Paediatricians call for ban on disposable e-cigarettes as child vaping rises

Paediatricians are urging the UK government to ban all disposable electronic cigarette products (vapes) because of concerns about children’s health and the environment.
For detail: bmj.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bloomberg.com

New Zealand to Ban Single-Use Vapes to Tackle Youth Addiction

New Zealand will ban single-use vapes and tighten regulations on outlets to reduce harm for young people, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said.
For detail: bloomberg.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

You want to vape because it's like a trend'

Schools in Scotland are struggling to combat the rise of vaping in young people and children, teaching staff have claimed.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Durham: Hundreds of illegal vapes seized by council

Illegal vape designed to look like a child's milkshake holderImage source, Durham County Council Among more than 300 items confiscated was a vape which looked like a child's milkshake holder despite containing nicotine and having a tank 10 times bigger than the 2ml legal size.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Disposale]

Source: bbc.com

Ban disposable vapes to protect children - doctors

Children's doctors are calling for a complete ban on disposable vapes because they may damage young people's lungs and are bad for the environment.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Jun 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: aa.com.tr

New Zealand moves to curb youth vaping

Under new regulations, all vaping devices sold in country will be required to have removable or replaceable batteries, says health minister New Zealand announced on Tuesday that it would launch a crackdown on disposable vapes in order to reduce smoking among the country's youth.
For detail: aa.com.tr
Published Jun 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: youtube.com

Tobacco Control Bill I Discussion on public health interests vs tobacco industry interests

The Tobacco Control Bill is expected to be passed this year. It was closed for public comments in 2018 and it's supported by the National Council Against Smoking.
For detail: youtube.com
Published Jun 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: uniquenewsonline.com

What are Nicotine Pouches and Why They Are Popular in Certain Countries

Lately, nicotine pouches have been hugely popular in some countries. They can be the best alternative to your traditional tobacco products.
For detail: uniquenewsonline.com
Published Jun 05, 2023
[FCTC Cigarette]

Source: tobaccotactics.org

Cigarette Filters

Filtered cigarettes have historically been marketed as safer than unfiltered cigarettes, despite evidence showing that they are not less harmful and have increased health risks.
For detail: tobaccotactics.org
Published Jun 05, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: nature.com

Association between smoking and obstructive sleep apnea based on the STOP-Bang index

Smoking is a risk factor for respiratory diseases, and it worsens sleep quality due to nicotine stimulation and sudden nicotine withdrawal during sleep.
For detail: nature.com
Published Jun 05, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: malaysiakini.com

Health Ministry: Prevalent smoking trend among school students worrying

The Health Ministry is concerned with the prevalent smoking trend among the younger generation after a study last year showed over 43,000 secondary school students had picked up the habit.
For detail: malaysiakini.com
Published Jun 05, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: kxnet.com

North Dakotans can set a quitting date for nicotine

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — North Dakota tobacco and nicotine users are encouraged to set June 11-17 as their quitting date.
For detail: kxnet.com
Published Jun 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: iwf.org

Youth Vaping Down in Illinois, Traditional Tobacco Use at Historic Lows

The 2021 results from the Illinois Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) were recently published.
For detail: iwf.org
Published Jun 05, 2023
[WNTD FCTC Tobacco]

Source: independent.ng

No Tobacco Day: WHO And Smoking Epidemic In Africa

World Health Organization (WHO) has again raised concerns over a looming tobacco epidemic in Africa.
For detail: independent.ng
Published Jun 05, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: convenience.org

FDA Warns 30 Retailers About Selling Puff and Hyde Brand E-Cigarettes

WASHINGTON—Late last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to 30 retailers, including one distributor, for illegally selling unauthorized tobacco products.
For detail: convenience.org
Published Jun 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: cato.org

A New Underground Market in E‑Cigarettes Will Soon Begin Flourishing in Australia

Writing in the Australian journal The Quadrant a year and a half ago, I criticized the Australian government’s plan to prohibit residents from purchasing e‑cigarettes without first getting a state‐​licensed health care practitioner’s permission slip (aka, a prescription).
For detail: cato.org
Published Jun 05, 2023
[WNTD COPD Tobacco]

Source: afro.who.int

The long road to quitting tobacco

Abuja, 6 June, 2023 - Before 2021, the cautionary advice on cigarette packs in Nigeria was “The Federal Ministry of Health warns that smokers are liable to die young.
For detail: afro.who.int
Published Jun 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: zeenews.india.com

Smoking: Vaping Vs Cigarette- Difference And Dangerous Long-Term Effects Of The Two

Smoking is dangerous because it is linked to an increased risk of diseases including cancer and lung disease. Read about what it is worse than smoking.
For detail: zeenews.india.com
Published Jun 04, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: wqow.com

Canada is first to require health warnings printed on individual cigarettes

Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) -- Canada will soon require health warnings to be printed directly on individual cigarettes, making it the first country to implement this kind of measure aimed at reducing tobacco usage.
For detail: wqow.com
Published Jun 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: regionriverina.com.au

Combatting youth vaping a priority for the local health district

Murrumbidgee Local Health District and Vape-Free Action Group hope to combat youth vaping. Photo: iStock/Master1305.
For detail: regionriverina.com.au
Published Jun 04, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: pphs.usc.edu

USC study implicates flavored e-cigs in teen vaping epidemic

Researchers found that 64% of teens using flavored e-cigs were still vaping six months later, compared to 43% who used more traditional flavors.
For detail: pphs.usc.edu
Published Jun 04, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: english.news.cn

Passive smoking on streets annoys people in Japan the most: survey

TOKYO, June 4 (Xinhua) -- A recent survey by a Japanese medical institution showed that passive smoking on streets makes people in Japan feel uncomfortable the most, stressing the need for greater efforts to prevent outdoor passive smoking.
For detail: english.news.cn
Published Jun 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: deccanherald.com

Tobacco growers oppose WHO’s recommendation of substitute crops

Urs has appealed to the government to investigate claims of the WHO and has demanded the WHO to deposit Rs 1,000 crore to the Tobacco Board Representative Image.
For detail: deccanherald.com
Published Jun 04, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: colinmendelsohn.com.au

Tobacco Control fails to control tobacco then blames vaping

A RECENT REPORT by Cancer Council Victoria has found that Australia’s adult smoking rate has not declined over the last 5 years and youth smoking is on the rise.
For detail: colinmendelsohn.com.au
Published Jun 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: wnyt.com

Smoking on the decline, but experts worry vaping on the rise

Smoking is at an all-time low, but there’s a new epidemic in its place that is affecting children. Recent data from the CDC shows adults who smoke dropped to 11% in 2022.
For detail: wnyt.com
Published Jun 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

No tobacco day: Factors associated with tobacco addiction

Smoking has a serious negative impact on your health. Tobacco harms your health whether it is smoked or chewed.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published Jun 03, 2023
[WNTD Cigarette]

Source: thehindu.com

Puff the magic dragon: the myth of ‘safe’ e-cigarettes

E-cigarettes are often pushed as a safer alternative to smoking, by vape manufacturing brands and smokers, but they can be more addictive and deliver more nicotine to those who use them, say scientists On World No Tobacco Day, when countries are pressed into performing, the Union Ministry of Health has directed OTT platforms to run anti-tobacco health spots and warnings, notifying the amended rules under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2004.
For detail: thehindu.com
Published Jun 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

UK government endorsed e-cigarette firm accused of fuelling underage vaping

Juul has been portrayed by ministers as a leader in combating youth vaping, but has settled lawsuits in the US that claim it targeted teenagers The government has been criticised for its “completely inappropriate” endorsement of an e-cigarette manufacturer blamed for fuelling an “epidemic” of underage vaping in the US.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Jun 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: plenglish.com

WHO describes e-cigarette ads as a hoax

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom recalled that among the arguments to boost the use of such devices was that they reduce the harm caused by smoking, but in practice this is not the case.
For detail: plenglish.com
Published Jun 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: outlookindia.com

How Does Smoking Affect Your Health Insurance Premiums

Health insurance companies ask customers to mention in their application forms if they are a smoker and, if yes, the duration. They may also have to state if they are a compulsive smoker.
For detail: outlookindia.com
Published Jun 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nature.com

An assessment of nicotine pharmacokinetics and subjective effects of the pulze heated tobacco system compared with cigarettes

. . . Nicotine delivery and subjective effects are determinants of the ability of potentially less harmful tobacco products such as heated tobacco products (HTPs) to support adult smokers in switching away from cigarettes, and therefore to support tobacco harm reduction.
For detail: nature.com
Published Jun 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: jacksonville.com

Public health student: Vaping is still smoking, so learn the risks and tell your doctor

In 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have banned vaping. The following year, he signed a bill that raised the age to purchase nicotine products (including vapes) to 21.
For detail: jacksonville.com
Published Jun 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: dailypioneer.com

Flawed ICMR paper on vaping continues to cause harm

Another year records over 13 lakh tobacco deaths in India alone because regular combustible cigarettes and tobacco remain widely available to all ages WWhile other countries reconsider their tobacco control options and embrace tobacco harm reduction, with some even reversing previous bans on nicotine vaping, we in India seem obsessed with the “implementation” of an ill-conceived ban on ENDS/E-cigarettes.
For detail: dailypioneer.com
Published Jun 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: codeblue.galencentre.org

Protect Your Citizens From Vape ‘Trap’, WHO DG Urges Malaysia

World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus gives opening remarks at a strategic roundtable during the 76th World Health Assembly on May 27, 2023, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
For detail: codeblue.galencentre.org
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

New Zealand to Address Youth Vaping

New Zealand Health Minister Ayesha Verrall is set to unveil the government’s strategy to address youth vaping, reports Stuff.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

India Requires Tobacco Warnings on Streaming

India is requiring streaming sites like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to show prominent warnings about smoking and tobacco use in shows where tobacco products are portrayed, reports Reuters.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Sweden Close to Smoke-Free Status

From left to right: Julia Kril (World Vapers Alliance); MEP Johan Nissinen; Carissia During (Considerate Pouchers); MEP Charlie Weimers; Michael Landl (World Vapers' Alliance) | Source: World Vapers’ Alliance Sweden has almost reached smoke-free status, which is considered 5 percent of the population or less smoking, reports AP.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Plan Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Special Report: Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Transformation Plan

Convinced that its earnings fall short of potential, Zimbabwe has set out to capture more value from its tobacco business.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Proposed Increase in E-Cig Import Duties

Bangladesh Finance Minister Mustafa Kamal proposed a significant increase in import duties on e-cigarettes and their parts in the proposed budget for the 2023–2024 fiscal year, reports the Dhaka Tribune.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Study shows link between tobacco use and stillbirth

SAMBALPUR: The chances of stillbirth among women, who are addicted to tobacco and alcohol, is 5.8 times higher than those who do not consume, revealed a study conducted by the doctors of the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, which has been published in the Cureus journal of medical science.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: thestatesman.com

Indian farmers appeal to global community for stopping WHO’s anti-tobacco agenda

The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), a non-profit organisation representing the cause of millions of farmers and farm workers involved in commercial crop cultivation in the country, appealed to the global farming community to come together to oppose the the World Health Organization’s (WHO) agenda, ‘Grow Food Not Tobacco’, which advocates for the replacement of tobacco farming with alternative crops.
For detail: thestatesman.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: theguardian.com

Australia’s teenage smoking rates rise for first time in 25 years, research reveals

The proportion of teenagers smoking has increased for the first time in 25 years in a situation health experts have labelled “alarming”.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: theadvocate.com.au

Teenage smoking rates triple as vape crackdown looms

Teenage smoking rates have increased for the first time in 25 years as the federal government prepares to crack the whip on vape use. Data from the Department of Health shows the proportion of smokers aged 14 to 17 had fallen to 2.1 per cent in 2018, but had since risen to 6.
For detail: theadvocate.com.au
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: style.yahoo.com

Phillip Schofield's 'vaping a lot' since admitting affair: What are the health implications?

The former This Morning presenter said in one of his two new interviews that he's been using e-cigarettes as a coping mechanism.
For detail: style.yahoo.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: sa.gov.au

Tobacco and e-cigarette laws and businesses

On 8 June 2023, the South Australian government announced new licence conditions that are being introduced under the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997 ( TEP Act).
For detail: sa.gov.au
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news.sky.com

Pupils from two schools in Hampshire left needing hospital treatment after vaping

In a warning to parents, the headteachers of two schools said the children experienced accelerated heart rates, confusion and, in one case, fits and a loss of consciousness.
For detail: news.sky.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: mnnonline.org

Nicotine: a socially-acceptable addiction?

It’s an addiction like any other; “a chronic, relapsing brain disease defined by a physical and psychological dependence on drugs, alcohol, or a behavior,” as defined by AddictionCenter.com.
For detail: mnnonline.org
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: medicine.yale.edu

The Importance of Considering Sex and Gender in Tobacco Regulation

A JAMA viewpoint highlights specific policies under consideration by the FDA and offers approaches to how the impact of sex and gender can be integrated into regulatory policies for tobacco.
For detail: medicine.yale.edu
Published Jun 02, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: hindustantimes.com

OTT shows told to put anti-tobacco warning; makers ask for data to prove the impact

Now, OTT platforms will be required to attach anti-tobacco health warnings just like films, and we talk to some industry experts on their reaction to the new rule According to a new advisory by the Union Health Ministry, it has been made mandatory for all streaming platforms to display anti-tobacco warnings as seen in movies shown in theatres and on the small screen.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: hindustantimes.com

I’m a non-smoker at last! Why you should give up smoking too

Just eight weeks after I smoked my last cigarette, great things happened to my body and mind. "Mum, you'll die from smoking!" The more often my son threw his hands over his head in horror when he saw me smoking, the less I could justify the habit.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: healthcentral.com

The Link Between Psoriasis and Smoking

Research suggests your risk for the skin disorder increases if you light up. Learn why—and how to kick the habit.
For detail: healthcentral.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ft.com

Vaping as a cure for smoking has brought its own ills

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Health news every morning. The writer is associate professor in cardiometabolic health at the University of Exeter and chairs the BMA Board of Science Smoking kills.
For detail: ft.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: eureporter.co

Big Tobacco faces big EU counterfeit problem

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
For detail: eureporter.co
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dental-nursing.co.uk

Teenager collapses after one puff of counterfeit vape

A Manchester headteacher has issued a warning to parents after a pupil collapsed after vaping. Glyn Potts, the headteacher at Blessed John Henry Newman RC College, said the student passed out near the school gates after his first puff of a vape pen.
For detail: dental-nursing.co.uk
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Smoking WNTD]

Source: dailyo.in

How Sweden is inching towards becoming first 'smoke-free' country in Europe

Sweden is all set to realize its dream, which it saw nearly 20 years back, which was to have a smoke free country by 2025. The term 'smoke-free' is defined by the Sweden government when less 5% of the population in the country smokes.
For detail: dailyo.in
Published Jun 02, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: businesspost.ng

FCFA Tasks Nigeria to Adopt Sweden’s Tobacco Harm Reduction Model

Nigeria has been advised to adopt the model used by Sweden to achieve Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR), which helped the European nation to reduce smoking rates, thereby promoting a healthier future.
For detail: businesspost.ng
Published Jun 02, 2023
[WNTD PHW Tobacco]

Source: arunachaltimes.in

World No Tobacco Day observed

SEPPA, 1 Jun: The East Kameng district tobacco control cell observed the World No Tobacco Day in headquarters Seppa on Wednesday by organising a marathon for students.
For detail: arunachaltimes.in
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: anu.edu.au

Increased vaping and smoking among young Aussies a danger

New survey data released today by Quit and Cancer Council Victoria shows worrying increases in vaping and smoking among young Australians putting their health and wellbeing at risk, according to a leading expert from The Australian National University (ANU).
For detail: anu.edu.au
Published Jun 02, 2023
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Source: aljazeera.com

Netflix, Disney, Amazon to challenge India tobacco rules: Report

Streaming firms are exploring ways to stall new tobacco warning rules that will need them to edit millions of hours.
For detail: aljazeera.com
Published Jun 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Over 3.5 million Australians aged 14 or over vape or smoke, new data has revealed

More than 3.5 million Australians aged 14 and older smoke or vape according to new research, with rates increasing among younger people.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Smoking WNTD]

Source: voanews.com

Sweden Approaches 'Smoke-Free' Status as Daily Use of Cigarettes Dwindles

People enjoy drinks and snacks in the evening sun on a terrace overlooking Stockholm, on May 30, 2023. As the World Health Organization marks "World No Tobacco Day" on Wednesday, Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke-free" — defined as having fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population.
For detail: voanews.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tvo.org

Can Canada Beat Big Tobacco?

What's the status on a large lawsuit waged by provinces against tobacco companies? In a legal saga that spans more than two decades, all 10 Canadian provinces, including Ontario, have filed lawsuits against Canada's tobacco industry seeking a total of $500 billion in damages for tobacco-related health-care costs.
For detail: tvo.org
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Funding for Tobacco Surveillance Center

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have awarded funding for a new Center for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco (CRST).
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: thewhistler.ng

Hunger: Stakeholders Want Tobacco Farming Replaced With Food Crops Cultivation In Nigeria

On Wednesday, the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders gathered in Abuja to examine possible and relevant strategies aimed at reducing hunger in Nigeria by transitioning from tobacco production to food crop farming.
For detail: thewhistler.ng
Published Jun 01, 2023
[WNTD COPD Tobacco]

Source: thehealthsite.com

Smokeless Tobacco And Second Hand Smoking: Expert Warns On Lesser Spoken Evils

Smokeless tobacco is a non-combusted tobacco product. Second-hand tobacco smoking on the other hand is the smoke emitted from the burning end of a cigarette or other smoked forms.
For detail: thehealthsite.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: punchng.com

Group urges Tinubu to implement tobacco control laws

A non-governmental organisation, Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance has urged President Bola Tinubu to champion the strengthening and implementation of tobacco control laws to protect the health of Nigerians.
For detail: punchng.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Smoking WNTD]

Source: ox.ac.uk

New study shows quitting smoking can improve mental health

A new cohort study has provided compelling evidence that quitting smoking can lead to improved mental health outcomes among people with and without mental health disorders, alleviating concerns raised by both clinicians and smokers.
For detail: ox.ac.uk
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: npr.org

Individual cigarettes in Canada will soon carry health warnings

TORONTO — Canada will soon become the first country in the world where warning labels must appear on individual cigarettes.
For detail: npr.org
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news.llu.edu

A crucial step in curbing youth tobacco and nicotine use

Despite widespread awareness campaigns and stricter regulations on tobacco products, the lure of smoking continues to entice young individuals, casting a shadow over their future health and well-being.
For detail: news.llu.edu
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nature.com

Physical and chemical characterization of smokeless tobacco products in India

The rapid proliferation of smokeless tobacco (SLT) in India has occurred without adequate information on the possible dangers and toxicity of these products.
For detail: nature.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: loc.gov

China: New Rules Expressly Ban Online E-cigarette Advertising

On May 1, 2023, China’s Administrative Measures for Online Advertising (Measures) took effect, which expressly ban publishing online e-cigarette advertisements in the country. (Measures art. 6.
For detail: loc.gov
Published Jun 01, 2023
[CTC-Pak WNTD NCD Tobacco]

Source: jis.gov.jm

Health Minister Cautions Youth Against E-Cigarette Use

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging increased awareness and action among the youth in resisting the harmful long-term health effects of the use of e-cigarettes and vaping.
For detail: jis.gov.jm
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: inews.co.uk

Advocating For Vaping

The threat facing the vape community today is as real and dangerous as it has ever been. Currently, the UK Government and the Scottish Government are considering implementing strict legislation banning disposable e-cigs.
For detail: inews.co.uk
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Smoking WNTD]

Source: hindustantimes.com

It’s never too late to quit: Ex-smokers share inspiring stories

A growing tobacco smoking crisis is sweeping across India, and according to the latest WHO report, among the estimated 1.1 billion smokers globally, 100 million are from India.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: health.ny.gov

New York State Department of Health Reports Indicate State's Tobacco Control Polices Are Effective In Reducing Tobacco Use, Including Smoking and Vaping

Highlights Importance of Education and Strong Public Health Policies to Prevent Tobacco Addiction from Starting ALBANY, N.Y.
For detail: health.ny.gov
Published Jun 01, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: gulfnews.com

Are you a cigarette smoker? You are inhaling more than 7,000 chemicals

Smoking harms every organ, leading to disease, disability and even death, doctors say. Image Credit: Pexels Smoking can kill.
For detail: gulfnews.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[WNTD FCTC Tobacco]

Source: ghanabusinessnews.com

WHO urges Ghana to shift tobacco cultivation to food crops

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on the Government of Ghana and shift tobacco cultivation to food crops in line with articles 17 and 18 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC).
For detail: ghanabusinessnews.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[WNTD FCTC Tobacco]

Source: ghanabusinessnews.com

WHO urges Ghana to shift tobacco cultivation to food crops

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on the Government of Ghana and shift tobacco cultivation to food crops in line with articles 17 and 18 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC).
For detail: ghanabusinessnews.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ft.com

PMI should forget wellness and focus on smokers who want to quit

Receive free Philip Morris International Inc updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Philip Morris International Inc news every morning.
For detail: ft.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Smoking WNTD]

Source: egyptianstreets.com

Smoking in Egypt is Now 0.5 Percent Less Prevalent Than in 2020

The percentage of smokers in Egypt dropped by half a percentage point, going from 17.3 percent in 2020 to 16.8 percent in 2022, according to surveys conducted by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
For detail: egyptianstreets.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Vape warning to parents after pupils at two schools in the same town are rushed to hospital after using e-cigs

Pupils from two schools in the same town have been rushed to hospital in recent weeks as a result of Britain's child vaping epidemic.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: cstoredive.com

FDA targets retailers as disposable vaping crackdown continues

A person sits at a desk with an open laptop in front of them. Their head is hidden by smoke and the hand is holding a vaping device.
For detail: cstoredive.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: cbsnews.com

Canada will be the first country to print warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"

Canada will soon become the first country in the world where warning labels must appear on individual cigarettes. The move was first announced last year by Health Canada and is aimed at helping people quit the habit.
For detail: cbsnews.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: businessinsider.com

Video shows police hauling a Ryanair passenger off a flight after he was caught smoking in the plane's toilet

One man was escorted off a Ryanair plane by police after getting caught smoking in the toilet. A man who was caught smoking in a toilet on a Ryanair flight was hauled off the plane by police.
For detail: businessinsider.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: breakingnews.ie

Ireland lagging behind on nicotine restrictions, says Minister of State

s an environment minister, Ossian Smyth said he wanted to completely ban the sale of disposable vapes on environmental grounds.
For detail: breakingnews.ie
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: axios.com

FDA cracks down on sales of Puff and Hyde e-cigs

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday issued 30 warning letters to retailers and a distributor for illegally selling unauthorized tobacco products, including some widely used Puff and Hyde brand disposable e-cigarettes.
For detail: axios.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: aninews.in

27 pc of Afghan citizens regularly use tobacco: Taliban

Kabul [Afghanistan], June 1 (ANI): Taliban's Ministry of Public Health on World No Tobacco Day said that twenty-seven per cent of Afghan citizens regularly use tobacco, of which nearly three per cent are women, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported.
For detail: aninews.in
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: alreporter.com

Anti-vape bills pass second committees

The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used. Two anti-vaping bills are moving through the Legislature, each one vote away from passage.
For detail: alreporter.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: aljazeera.com

‘Poison in every puff’: Each cigarette in Canada to carry warning

Government says warnings about smoking dangers will be printed directly on cigarettes – a first in the world.
For detail: aljazeera.com
Published Jun 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: ajmc.com

Racial, Ethnic Disparities Still Persist in Cigarette Smoking Rates

Even though the number of US adults who smoke has decreased in the last decade, racial and ethnic disparities persist, and equitable interventions are needed.
For detail: ajmc.com

News Excerpts of May-2023

Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: youtube.com

World No Tobacco Day 2023

Standing against tobacco brings us closer to zero hunger and a #HealthierFutureForAll. Tobacco threatens our health, damages the environment and threatens the future of our food system.
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 31, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: youtube.com

Vaping: What are the medical impacts? - BBC News

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

New rules for anti-tobacco warnings in OTT shows soon

NEW DELHI: The health ministry is likely to notify new rules for anti-tobacco warnings on OTT platforms soon. The notification will mandate OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar to carry anti-tobacco warning messages like we see in movies screened in theatres and TV programmes.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published May 31, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thisdaylive.com

Foundation Supports Tobacco Harm Reduction Initiatives

The Foundation for Consumer Freedom Advancement (FCFA) has called on the Nigerian government to make Tobacco Harm Reduction(THR) a priority.
For detail: thisdaylive.com
Published May 31, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thewest.com.au

New graphic warnings will be put on cigarette packs in fresh fight to stamp out smoking

Smokers could soon be confronted with new health warnings and fresh graphic images in a fresh bid to get them to quit.
For detail: thewest.com.au
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: theweek.in

OTT shows to carry anti-tobacco warnings; health ministry amends rules

On the World No Tobacco Day, the Union health ministry on Wednesday notified the amended rules under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2004, making it mandatory for OTT platforms to display anti-tobacco warnings as are seen in movies screened in theatres and TV programmes.
For detail: theweek.in
Published May 31, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: telanganatoday.com

More minors getting addicted to tobacco: Study

When someone smokes, 30 per cent of the smoke of bidi or cigarette goes to the lungs of the smoker and 70 per cent remains in the surrounding environment, which affects passive smokers or those smoking indirectly, according to doctors.
For detail: telanganatoday.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: perthnow.com.au

Bold cigarette warnings on table to stub out smoking

Individual cigarettes could have health warning labels under reforms designed to stamp out smoking. Health Minister Mark Butler revealed the government's ambitious plan to overhaul tobacco controls and reduce smoking rates to less than five per cent by the end of the decade.
For detail: perthnow.com.au
Published May 31, 2023
[Smoking WNTD]

Source: nhk.or.jp

Japanese survey shows action needed on outdoor passive smoking

A survey by a Japanese medical institution shows the need for greater efforts to prevent outdoor passive smoking as many respondents experienced discomfort on the streets.
For detail: nhk.or.jp
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: news.abplive.com

OTT Platforms Now Required To Display Anti-Tobacco Warnings, Strict Action For Non-Compliance: Health Ministry

Union Health Ministry has issued new guidelines for anti-tobacco notices on OTT platforms.
For detail: news.abplive.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: monitor.co.ug

Create alternatives for communities enslaved by tobacco- CSOs to govt

Health rights activists under the Uganda National Health Consumers' Organization (UNHCO) have asked government to create viable alternative income generating ventures for communities enslaved by tobacco farming and production.
For detail: monitor.co.ug
Published May 31, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: livescience.com

Is vaping healthier than smoking?

Close up of a pair of hands holding smoking parafernalia. In the left hand is a vape pen and in the right hand there is a handful of cigarettes.
For detail: livescience.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: livemint.com

Netflix, Amazon Prime and other OTT platforms to show tobacco health warnings, notifies Health Ministry

On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Union Health Ministry has notified new rules for anti-tobacco warnings on OTT platforms Health Ministry lays out new rules for OTT platforms on smoking (Photo: iStock)Premium Health Ministry lays out new rules for OTT platforms on smoking (Photo: iStock) It will be mandatory for OTT platforms to show anti-tobacco warnings, as are seen in movies screened in theatres and TV programs, announced the Union Health Ministry in its latest notice on Wednesday.
For detail: livemint.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD COPD Tobacco]

Source: livemint.com

Harnessing the power of yoga: A holistic approach to quitting tobacco

Spiritual and yoga leaders suggested that practicing yoga can help individuals stay away from tobacco and strengthen their physical and mental well-being.
For detail: livemint.com
Published May 31, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: indiatimes.com

World No-Tobacco Day: What Is The Substance In Vaporizers And What Are The Symptoms Of Addiction

Some e-liquids may also contain other chemicals, such as stabilizers, preservatives, or colorants. Various studies have indicated that the nanoparticles and heavy metals produced can be toxic and carcinogenic.
For detail: indiatimes.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: health.gov.au

Consultation opens on next generation tobacco control legislation

On World No Tobacco Day the Australian Government is releasing the draft of the proposed tobacco control legislation.
For detail: health.gov.au
Published May 31, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: guardian.ng

Foundation advocates tobacco harm reduction

Foundation for Consumer Freedom Advancement (FCFA) has underscored the need for government to prioritise tobacco harm reduction (THR) and embrace the Swedish model, which is almost enthroning a smoke-free society.
For detail: guardian.ng
Published May 31, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: foxcarolina.com

Stores reportedly selling e-cigarettes to underage customers in Greenwood

The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are investigating complaints that stores are reportedly selling e-cigarette products to underaged customers GREENWOOD COUNTY, S.C.
For detail: foxcarolina.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: firstpost.com

Health Ministry notifies new rules for anti-tobacco warnings on OTT platforms

The new guidelines on Cigarettes and other Tobacco products will come into force within three months of their publication in the Official Gazette.
For detail: firstpost.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD FCTC Tobacco]

Source: financialexpress.com

Tackling the menace of smokeless tobacco in India: A path to health and well-being

With almost 199 million SLT users worldwide, roughly 65 percent of them are in India, immediate action is required to address this public health catastrophe.
For detail: financialexpress.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: finance.yahoo.com

Centre for Excellence Hub to Help World's Most Tobacco-Dependent Farmers Transition to More Sustainable Livelihoods

A centre of excellence for agricultural transformation in Malawi is being constructed with funding from Foundation for a Smoke-Free World grant.
For detail: finance.yahoo.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: fbcnews.com.fj

1,200 Fijians die annually due to Tobacco

Tobacco consumption kills more than 1,200 Fijians every year, causing Fiji an economic loss of more than millions of dollars due to health care costs and productivity losses.
For detail: fbcnews.com.fj
Published May 31, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: euractiv.com

UK government cracks down on youth vaping

The increase in vape smoking amongst teenagers and the recent surge in the promotion of these “cheap, colourful products” shows that businesses are targeting children, which is the reason behind the crackdown, according to a press release from the Health Department.
For detail: euractiv.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

India becomes a global leader by regulating anti-tobacco warnings on OTT Platforms

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday notified new rules for anti-tobacco warnings on OTT platforms. This notification mandates OTT platforms to carry anti-tobacco warning messages as we watch in theatres and TV programmes.
For detail: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Published May 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: business-standard.com

World No Tobacco Day: Govt bans tobacco promotion on OTT; notifies rules

On the occasion of World Tobacco Day the Union Health Ministry has notified new rules that mandate audio-visual warning in OTT content The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday notified new rules called the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply, and Distribution) Amendment Rules, 2023 to regulate anti-tobacco warnings on over-the-top (OTT) platforms.
For detail: business-standard.com
Published May 31, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: abc.net.au

Tobacco industry to face tougher restrictions within two years under planned laws

Under changes, there would be a standardised size for tobacco packets and products, and a standardised design for filters.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published May 31, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: 702.co.za

Tobacco control bill to be presented at parliament today (World No-Tobacco Day)

Today (31 May), the National Department of Health will present a bill to Parliament asking for increased tobacco regulation. Today is World No-Tobacco Day, a day observed annually around the world.
For detail: 702.co.za
Published May 30, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: zeenews.india.com

World No-Tobacco Day: 4 Dangers Of Passive Smoking, Expert Shares Precautions

Dr Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant, Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, explains health diseases caused due to passive smoking and what precautionary measures one should take.
For detail: zeenews.india.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: youtube.com

There is new proof of the toxic nature of vapes | 7NEWS

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: youtube.com

Inquiry into vaping safety begins in Queensland parliament | 7NEWS

VideoInquiry into vaping safety begins in Queensland parliament | 7NEWS
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Vape]

Source: youtube.com

Race To Fight Australia’s Growing Vape Addiction With New Anti-Vape Campaign | 10 News First

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: winnipeg.citynews.ca

Health groups want anti-smoking measures added to legal settlement with tobacco companies

Three Canadian health organizations are calling on the country’s provinces to seek measures to reduce smoking in a settlement with major tobacco companies that began four years ago.
For detail: winnipeg.citynews.ca
Published May 30, 2023
[WNTD FCTC Tobacco]

Source: who.int

World No Tobacco Day: “We need food, not tobacco”

The World No Tobacco Day is here again. Effective tobacco control involves tackling the demand and supply of tobacco as envisaged in the WHO Framework on Tobacco Control (FCTC).
For detail: who.int
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: undp.org

Tobacco taxation: A lifesaver and a proven source of finance for development

Written by: Ms Catherine Phuong, Deputy Resident Representative and Officer in Charge of UNDP in Lao PDR, and Dr Ying-Ru Lo, WHO Representative to Lao PDR.
For detail: undp.org
Published May 30, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: tpchd.org

Health Department News

Left to right, Board Chair Catherine Ushka, Jessica Alvestad, Director of Health Dr. Anthony L-T Chen, Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller, Tribal Council Chairman Bill Sterud, Tribal Councilwoman Anna Bean, Len Adams, Tribal Councilman Fred Dillon.
For detail: tpchd.org
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

New Zealanders Want to Ban Vaping

More than two-thirds of New Zealanders want to ban vaping following Australia’s new legislation making vapes prescription only, according to the NZ Herald.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 30, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

A Ban By Any Other Name

The FDA’s reluctance to permit flavored e-cigarettes may be hindering adult smokers’ conversions to less harmful products. If there is one phrase that must keep e-cigarette and e-liquid company executives awake at night, it must surely be “flavor ban.” In their public statements, U.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 30, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: tobaccofreekids.org

On World No Tobacco Day, Governments Must Protect People over Industry Profits

Washington, D.C. - This World No Tobacco Day, observed each year on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for action against the tobacco industry’s human and environmental toll.
For detail: tobaccofreekids.org
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Ministers plan to ban retailers in England from giving children free vapes

Retailers will no longer be able to hand out free samples of vapes to children after ministers announced plans to close a legal loophole.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

UK ministers could ban flavoured vapes to deter sales to children

Ministers are considering further vaping laws, such as a ban on colourful branding or flavours, to deter their sale to children amid calls for plain packaging to be extended to the products.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: telegraph.co.uk

Cigarette breaks give smokers an extra week of holiday a year

Average smoker spends 39 hours away from their desk during the year, new study finds - equivalent to six working days Smokers gain an extra week of holiday every year from cigarette breaks, according to new research.
For detail: telegraph.co.uk
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: scitechdaily.com

26% of Students

Vaping, a popular alternative to traditional smoking, involves inhaling and exhaling aerosol produced by e-cigarettes.
For detail: scitechdaily.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: schoolsweek.co.uk

Schools to be told they should teach pupils about vaping risks

Government has announced more measures to cut down on vaping in schools, but campaigners say much more needs to be done Schools have been asked to ensure their policies on vaping are 'robust' by the Department of Health and Social Care Schools will be told to teach pupils about the health risks of vaping as part of a government crackdown on the issue.
For detail: schoolsweek.co.uk
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: rte.ie

Sale of vaping products to those under 18 to be banned

The Government is to bring forward a bill that would introduce a ban on the sale of vaping products to those under the age of 18.
For detail: rte.ie
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: reuters.com

Britain takes steps to clamp down on teen vaping

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attends the London Defence Conference, at King's College, in London Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during the London Defence Conference, at King's College, in London, Britain May 23, 2023.
For detail: reuters.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: portugalresident.com

Beach businesses call for clarification of tobacco law

The Portuguese Federation of Beach Concessionaires has said today that rules about where smoking will be prohibited on sea, river and lakeside beaches should be “well defined” by the competent authorities.
For detail: portugalresident.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Smoking WNTD]

Source: ophthalmologytimes.com

World No Tobacco Day 2023: Smoking linked to early vision loss and eye diseases

The day helps to bring focus and awareness to risk factors for early vision loss associated with smoking. World no Tobacco Day with a picture of the Earth and a cigarette.
For detail: ophthalmologytimes.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Smoking WNTD]

Source: news-medical.net

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers, according to research published on World No Tobacco Day in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: newsaf.cgtn.com

WHO urges governments to stop tobacco farming in Western Pacific

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday urged governments in the Western Pacific region to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support sustainable crops that could feed millions instead, according to a statement released by the WHO.
For detail: newsaf.cgtn.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news24.com

Vapes may more likely be used as a gateway to cigarettes in SA - report

New research shows that vaping may be used as a gateway to cigarettes more often than as an alternative to them in SA.
For detail: news24.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news.sky.com

Vape advertising: Government to crack down on promotions 'targeted at children'

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is "deeply concerned" about the increase in children vaping as ministers pledge to close a loophole that allows shops to give free samples of vapes to children in England.
For detail: news.sky.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ndtv.com

"My Father Told Me...": Sachin Tendulkar On Not Starring In Tobacco Ads

Sachin Tendulkar also emphasised on the important of fitness saying that it helped him achieve goals in his life.
For detail: ndtv.com
Published May 30, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: malaysianow.com

Pass the tobacco bill, MPs

Vape remains unregulated, unrestricted and out of control, and it will remain so until the bill is passed by Parliament. In the upcoming parliamentary session in June, Dewan Rakyat members will have the opportunity to consider passing the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023.
For detail: malaysianow.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: lowndessignal.com

Alabama Senate approves vaping device bill

Senator Vivian Figures (D-Mobile) introduces SB316 on May 24 to amend current legislation and provide further prohibitions on the possession of electronic nicotine delivery systems by individuals under age 21.
For detail: lowndessignal.com
Published May 30, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: livemint.com

World No Tobacco Day 2023: History, significance, and this year's theme

To encourage people to quit tobacco, May 31 is celebrated as World No Tobacco Day. The day is also known as ‘Anti-Tobacco Day'.
For detail: livemint.com
Published May 30, 2023
[WNTD FCTC PHW Tobacco]

Source: livemint.com

India needs separate taxation policy to control smokeless tobacco: Lancet

Taxation on SLT can be further stepped up given that FCTC measure is the most cost-effective measure in reducing the prevalence so there is the need for different tax treatment to control the menace of smokeless tobacco in the country, the Lancet report said New Delhi: Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, a paper published in Lancet by the researchers from Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and ASTRA consortium have highlighted India, in particular, has taken a comprehensive approach to tackle the use of smokeless tobacco products.
For detail: livemint.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: jpost.com

1.1 billion smokers remain worldwide on 'World No-Smoking Day'

Israel Cancer Association warns that almost every hour, one Israeli dies from diseases caused by active or passive smoking Silhouetted Israeli soldiers from the Home Front Command Unit take a smoking break during an urban warfare drill inside a mock village at Tze'elim army base in Israel's Negev Desert June 11, 2017 (photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN) Silhouetted Israeli soldiers from the Home Front Command Unit take a smoking break during an urban warfare drill inside a mock village at Tze'elim army base in Israel's Negev Desert June 11, 2017.
For detail: jpost.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: joplinglobe.com

Philip Morris International to Host Webcast of Presentation at the 2023 Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) will host a live webcast of the company’s remarks and Q&A session with Emmanuel Babeau, Chief Financial Officer, at the 2023 Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference at www.pmi.
For detail: joplinglobe.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: iwf.org

Youth Vaping Down, Cigarette Use Up in Empire State

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published the 2021 results of the biennial Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) for New York.
For detail: iwf.org
Published May 30, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: irishtimes.com

Legislation banning disposable vapes and e-cigarette flavours ‘urgently needed’ - Irish Heart Foundation

National stroke and heart charity also wants prohibition on advertising, including ban on influencers promoting vaping The Irish Heart Foundation wants plain packaging on all vaping products.
For detail: irishtimes.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: gov.uk

Chief Medical Officer for England on vaping

Professor Sir Chris Whitty writes for The Times that marketing vapes to children is unacceptable - they should only have a role in helping smokers quit.
For detail: gov.uk
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: gov.ie

Ministers for Health receive government approval to introduce legislation to ban the sale of vaping products to under 18s

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Hildegarde Naughton today (Tuesday 30 May) received government approval to publish the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill and bring it forward for enactment.
For detail: gov.ie
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ft.com

Philip Morris on path to becoming an ESG stock, says chief executive

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Philip Morris International Inc news every morning. The chief executive of Philip Morris International says the maker of Marlboro cigarettes is charting a path to becoming an ESG stock as part of a push to win back investors that have shunned the stock because of tobacco exclusion policies.
For detail: ft.com
Published May 30, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: ec.europa.eu

Statement by Commissioner Kyriakides on World No Tobacco Day

Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides marked World No Tobacco Day on 31 May by stating: “Today, tobacco use remains the single largest avoidable health risk in the EU, and contributes to many serious health problems.
For detail: ec.europa.eu
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: dhakatribune.com

The astounding triumph of tobacco harm reduction in Sweden

With its unwavering THR policy, Sweden outpaces EU’s smoke-free target by 17 years, lowering smoking rates to 5.6% in 2023 If there were any lingering doubts about the effectiveness of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) policies in ushering a country into a smoke-free era, Sweden has unequivocally silenced them with its recent and remarkable success.
For detail: dhakatribune.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: dhakatribune.com

‘Incorporation of harm reduction framework will save millions of lives’

Achieving this ambitious goal requires innovative strategies and evidence-based policies Tobacco use remains one of the leading causes of preventable deaths and illnesses worldwide, and Bangladesh is no exception.
For detail: dhakatribune.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: developmentgateway.org

Advancing Tobacco Control in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI) Website

In partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC’s) Ministry of Health Programme National de Lutte Contre la Toxicomanie et les Substance Toxiques (PNLCT), Development Gateway: An IREX Venture (DG) launched the French version of the Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI) DRC’s dashboard in Kinshasa, DRC on May 29, 2023.
For detail: developmentgateway.org
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: derbyinformer.com

District looks to crack down on vaping issues

USD 260 is expanding on a pilot project to install more vape detectors in bathrooms at secondary schools – as it has become a growing problem for the high school and two middle schools in Derby.
For detail: derbyinformer.com
Published May 30, 2023
[WNTD FCTC Tobacco]

Source: dailynews.lk

People need Food, not Tobacco

The 2023 global campaign for World No Tobacco Day, the annual celebration which falls on tomorrow (May 31), will be launched under the theme.
For detail: dailynews.lk
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Rishi Sunak declares war on UK's kid vaping epidemic: PM hints he will ban predatory marketing tactics blamed for 'alarming' rise in children hooked on e-cigs

Rishi Sunak today declared war on Britain's child vaping epidemic, hinting he will ban predatory marketing tactics blamed for surging e-cig rates among kids.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: codeblue.galencentre.org

Tobacco Bill Likely Headed For Parliamentary Select Committee After Tabling

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 – Voting and passage of the tobacco bill will likely be delayed, as Cabinet has decided to have the bill referred to a parliamentary special select committee (PSSC) after it is tabled in the Dewan Rakyat.
For detail: codeblue.galencentre.org
Published May 30, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: codeblue.galencentre.org

What Is Known And Unknown About Vaping

A vape that is small enough to pass as a keychain. Vapers can choose to string the disposable vape onto a lanyard using the small hole.
For detail: codeblue.galencentre.org
Published May 30, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: cdc.gov

The True Cost of Tobacco Farming

Tobacco farming is more labor intensive and can be less profitable than non-tobacco farming. Smaller tobacco farms in low- to middle-income countries pay higher land and manufacturing costs.
For detail: cdc.gov
Published May 30, 2023
[WNTD FCTC NCD Tobacco]

Source: carpha.org

CARPHA Observes World No Tobacco Day

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 29 May 2023. Tobacco use remains a major public health concern in the Caribbean Region.
For detail: carpha.org
Published May 30, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: cagw.org

Harm Reduction Is Vital on World Vape Day

During the annual celebration of World Vape Day, it is vital to take note of the significant contribution to reducing cigarette smoking and saving lives around the world that has been made possible by Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) products.
For detail: cagw.org
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: businessplus.ie

Legislation planned to ban teenage vaping

Ministers Stephen Donnelly and Hildegarde Naughton have received Cabinet approval to clamp down on teenage vaping by banning sale of vape products to under-18s.
For detail: businessplus.ie
Published May 30, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

Are we equally at risk of changing smoking behavior during a public health crisis? Impact of educational level on smoking from the TEMPO cohort

Are we equally at risk of changing smoking behavior during a public health crisis? Impact of educational level on smoking Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic as a public health crisis has led to a significant increase in mental health difficulties.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published May 30, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: blogs.worldbank.org

World No Tobacco Day 2023: We need food, not tobacco, in an age of megathreats

One way to help tackle acute food insecurity is to free up land used for tobacco cultivation to expand food crops farming. Copyright: Zharov Pavel/Shutterstock The theme for this year’s World No Tobacco Day, "We need food, not tobacco," to be commemorated on May 31, is apt given the rising food insecurity around the world.
For detail: blogs.worldbank.org
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Vaping: Government plans under-age crackdown

The prime minister, England's chief medical officer and a scientist in a lab which tests vapes and other products Rishi Sunak watched vaping products being tested at a lab in Kent, with the UK government's chief medical adviser, Prof Chris Whitty A loophole allowing retailers to give free vape samples to children is set to be closed under government plans to curb their use among young people.
For detail: bbc.com
Published May 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Vaping 'the revenge of tobacco industry' - Martin

Plans to introduce a ban on selling e-cigarettes to under-18 has secured approval from the Republic of Ireland's cabinet. New laws, due to be enacted this summer, will limit which retailers can sell nicotine-inhaling products in the Republic of Ireland.
For detail: bbc.com
Published May 30, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: bangladeshpost.net

Tobacco cos blamed for working against law, promoting e-cig

PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) has expressed concern over the tobacco companies’ activities in expanding e-cigarette in Bangladesh. In a statement issued on Monday (May 29), the PROGGA blamed the tobacco companies for promoting the use of vape and e-cigarettes.
For detail: bangladeshpost.net
Published May 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: asia.nikkei.com

China's tobacco monopoly swept up in corruption probes

China's state tobacco monopoly, which supplies the world's largest cigarette market and one in every three smokers on Earth, is engulfed in an anti-corruption sweep that has also snared regulators responsible for overseeing it.
For detail: asia.nikkei.com
Published May 29, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: youtube.com

World No Tobacco Day 2023: Grow food, not tobacco

A local Kenyan farmer tells the story of how switching from growing tobacco to beans changed her life. Growing tobacco is a time intensive crop that harms health and degrades the soil. She now has room to grow food for her family and her children have time to go to school.
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: youtube.com

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: State of efforts to keep world population away from tobacco

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 29, 2023
[Nicotine]

Source: youtube.com

Did you know nicotine creates new pathways in your brain? #Shorts #BBCNews

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: wcax.com

Vt. schools continue to address teen vaping epidemic

HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) - Teens continue to get their hands on vape products and are using them in school, causing concerns for Vermont school and health officials statewide.
For detail: wcax.com
Published May 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Flavor Ban Will Create Unregulated Markets

The Cigar Association of America (CAA) has published a new analysis showing the significant negative impacts the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed ban on flavored cigars would have on public health and law enforcement activities.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 29, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

District-wide ban on sale, production, ad of e-cigs

Bhopal: Bhopal collector Asheesh Singh issued prohibitory order under section 144 of CrPC to ban manufacturing, distribution, sale, trading, import and advertisement of e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn devices, e-nicotine flavoured hookah vap-e-sheesha and similar products in Bhopal district, both offline and online.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published May 29, 2023
[WNTD Cigarette]

Source: timesnownews.com

World No Tobacco Day: Can Vaping Give You Wrinkles? Expert Reveals The Consequences Beyond Lung Cancer

Nicotine, a component found in both cigarettes and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), has the effect of constricting blood vessels, resulting in reduced blood flow to the skin.
For detail: timesnownews.com
Published May 29, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thestar.com.my

Errant smokers proving to be the bane of smoking ban

Ignoring the signs: Eatery owners are urging the Health Ministry to ramp up enforcement to stop smokers from lighting up at the table.
For detail: thestar.com.my
Published May 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: the-star.co.ke

How low tobacco taxes kill poor people

Ketca chairman Joel Gitali told MPs a product that kills 9,000 Kenyans every year must be subject to higher taxes •Cigarettes have no benefit to a human being but contain thousands of chemicals and 70 of them are known to cause cancer.
For detail: the-star.co.ke
Published May 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thestandard.com.hk

E-cigarette reexport rule weakens ban, says Chan

Allowing e-cigarettes to be reexported through Hong Kong is a risky move for tobacco control, says former secretary for food and health Sophia Chan Siu-chee, who suggests that tobacco tax be raised more and no-smoking areas expanded.
For detail: thestandard.com.hk
Published May 29, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: scoop.co.nz

CAPHRA SCOPE Livestream For ‘World Vape Day’ & ‘World No Tobacco Day’

The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) is hosting a SCOPE Livestream on May 30 and May 31, 2023, in support of ‘World Vape Day’ and ‘World No Tobacco Day’.
For detail: scoop.co.nz
Published May 29, 2023
[NCD Tobacco]

Source: punchng.com

Tobacco harm reduction: Sweden’s experience and lessons for Nigeria

Sweden’s harm reduction strategy to combat tobacco-related deaths and improve public health is an inspiring model that has saved millions of lives.
For detail: punchng.com
Published May 29, 2023
[WNTD FCTC Tobacco]

Source: paho.org

Novel products, misleading information threaten to undo decades of gains against tobacco use

Washington, DC, May 29, 2023 (PAHO)- While the percentage of the population using tobacco in the Americas declined from 28% to 16.3% between 2000 and 2020, novel products and misleading information from the tobacco industry, especially targeting young people, threaten to undo those gains.
For detail: paho.org
Published May 29, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: newswire.ca

On this World No Tobacco Day, it's time to call for a No-Tobacco Canada

OTTAWA, ON and MONTREAL and EDMONTON, AB, May 29, 2023 /CNW/ - On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2023, tobacco control organizations are calling on governments to use the historic opportunity of tobacco manufacturers' facing bankruptcy and concentrate their efforts at winding up commercial tobacco companies in Canada.
For detail: newswire.ca
Published May 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news.com.au

More from school life

Teen died after eating apple crumble ‘It does add up’: Concerning school trend Three teenage girls have admitted they are so addicted to vapes that they sneak puffs inside the classroom and get withdrawals without them.
For detail: news.com.au
Published May 29, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news.bloombergtax.com

Pakistan Tax Hike Shrinks Local Philip Morris Sales by 70%

Philip Morris in Pakistan faced 60% decline in its production after government hiked tax on cigarettes by 200% in February, the company’s statement cited its country’s Chief Financial Officer, Muhammad Zeeshan, as saying. . . .
For detail: news.bloombergtax.com
Published May 29, 2023
[WNTD FCTC NCD Tobacco]

Source: ncdalliance.org

World No Tobacco Day: WHO urges governments to grow food, not tobacco

The harm caused by tobacco reaches much further than what many of us think - besides causing over 8 million deaths from noncommunicable diseases, it’s a major driver of global hunger.
For detail: ncdalliance.org
Published May 29, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: miragenews.com

E-Cigarette Firms Seek IP Protections Amid Growing Regulations

A sharp rise in intellectual property applications regarding e-cigarettes indicates high investment and speculation in new technology related to them, says QUT Professor of Intellectual Property and Innovation Matthew Rimmer.
For detail: miragenews.com
Published May 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: irishtimes.com

Vaping to be banned for under-18s by mid-July

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to bring full legislation to Cabinet this week Restrictions are to be placed on the types of retailers that can sell vapes or nicotine-inhaling products The sale of vaping products to people under the age of 18 will be banned by this summer under plans due to be approved by Cabinet this week.
For detail: irishtimes.com
Published May 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: indiatoday.in

How to make quitting smoking, tobacco use possible

Experts say a multi-pronged therapy works best and the risk of relapse is the minimum after abstaining for two years Tobacco use remains a severe health problem in India.
For detail: indiatoday.in
Published May 29, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: highlandpost.com

Winners of World No Tobacco campaign in EJH

Four schools in East Jaiñtia Hills district were adjudged winners for carrying out anti-tobacco activities to observe World No Tobacco Day (WNTD).
For detail: highlandpost.com
Published May 29, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: globalnews.ca

Canadian provinces pressed to curb smoking in tobacco negotiations

Three national health organizations want Canada’s premiers to push for initiatives to reduce smoking during settlement negotiations with major tobacco companies, years after provinces sued to recoup health-care costs.
For detail: globalnews.ca
Published May 29, 2023
[TCC Tobacco]

Source: expresshealthcare.in

Meghalaya’s STCC recognised by WHO for its tobacco control efforts

The anti-tobacco campaign has reached remarkable milestones, including the active participation of approximately 7,975 schools across the state.
For detail: expresshealthcare.in
Published May 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: doctoranywhere.com

Your doctor answers: Is vaping better than smoking?

It’s a common myth that vaping isn’t harmful to your health. The truth is that vaping does affect your body negatively.
For detail: doctoranywhere.com
Published May 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: derbyinformer.com

Local Sales Bans on Flavored Tobacco Products in California Cut Use

MONDAY, May 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Banning flavored tobacco products leads to fewer people using them, according to a new California study that found lower usage in areas that had a full ban.
For detail: derbyinformer.com
Published May 29, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: ctvnews.ca

Provinces must seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement: health groups

Three national health organizations want Canada's premiers to push for initiatives to reduce smoking during settlement negotiations with major tobacco companies, years after provinces sued to recoup health-care costs.
For detail: ctvnews.ca
Published May 29, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: ash.org

Tobacco Harms Health and the Environment: Urgent Action Needed at the UN

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 24, 2023 – Today, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is calling on the global community to unite in support of a strong United Nations treaty on eliminating plastic pollution, and banning cigarette filters is a crucial part of reducing plastic pollution and protecting the planet.
For detail: ash.org
Published May 28, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: westernfrontonline.com

WWU advances toward completely smoke-free campus

A no-smoking sign featured on the brick walls of the Viking Union reads, “Smoking Prohibited In This Area.” Following a public hearing on May 9, WWU will further explore the proposed amendment to create a smoke-free campus.
For detail: westernfrontonline.com
Published May 28, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: vietnamnews.vn

WHO official urges Việt Nam to hike tobacco tax, price

Vietnamese Youth Academy students participate in a bike parade on the occassion of the meeting held in response to the World No Tobacco Day (May 31) and the National No Tobacco Week (May 25 - 31).
For detail: vietnamnews.vn
Published May 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

186 shops in Bengaluru selling tobacco products near schools raided

BENGALURU: In a special drive against shops selling tobacco products within 100 metres of educational institutions, police raided 186 shops in different parts of the city.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published May 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thestar.com.my

‘No to nicotine’

Not for kids: Reports of teens hooked on the habit has gotten public health experts worried about the growing trend. - Filepic Most of us have a general idea of what nicotine is – that “thing” inside cigarettes and vapes.
For detail: thestar.com.my
Published May 28, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: thepost.co.nz

Ban these e-cigarettes for the good of the environment and your lungs

Where does this claim come from, and does it stack up? (First published June 2022)STUFF/Stuff Vincent So is chief executive of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand Opinion: There has already been significant coverage of e-cigarette companies using predatory guerrilla marketing to target children.
For detail: thepost.co.nz
Published May 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: rnz.co.nz

Why Australia decided to quit its vaping habit

"The horse has bolted now, they are addicted," says Chris, a high school teacher in New South Wales. He is talking about students in his class, teenagers, who can not stop vaping.
For detail: rnz.co.nz
Published May 28, 2023
[WNTD COPD Tobacco]

Source: nphic.org

May 31 Is World No Tobacco Day

Smoking rates among U.S. adults are at an all-time low. While this is good news, smoking and tobacco use still have significant health and economic implications for the global population.
For detail: nphic.org
Published May 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: newsweek.com

I Quit Smoking With a Secret Weapon

I grew up with cigarettes around me, so it might seem like my smoking was inevitable. It certainly wasn't. My first actual cigarette was awful.
For detail: newsweek.com
Published May 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: jordantimes.com

Philip Morris boss campaigns to sell more heated tobacco

LONDON — US tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) is fighting to get Britain, France and other countries to make it easier to promote alternatives to cigarettes such as heated tobacco and vaping.
For detail: jordantimes.com
Published May 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: in-cyprus.philenews.com

Nicotine-free tobacco products available to minors

Minors in Cyprus have access to nicotine-free cigarettes, as there appears to be ambiguity in the 2017 legislation on tobacco control.
For detail: in-cyprus.philenews.com
Published May 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: freepressjournal.in

Time to re-examine India's tobacco laws

The ministry last week issued a public notice for stricter implementation of the Act that prohibits manufacture, sale and advertisements of electronic cigarettes.
For detail: freepressjournal.in
Published May 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: en.prothomalo.com

Summit introduces Tobacco Harm Reduction to fight smoking

Speakers at Tobacco Harm Reduction Summit, held in Dhaka this Saturday. For the first time, a Tobacco Harm Reduction Summit was held in Dhaka on Saturday to discuss a new strategy towards achieving the Prime Minister’s vision of a 'smoke-free Bangladesh’ by 2040.
For detail: en.prothomalo.com
Published May 28, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: dhakatribune.com

Experts for developing framework on tobacco harm reduction

THR is a public health strategy to minimize health risks to individuals and wider society associated with the use of conventional tobacco products Global health experts at a harm reduction summit discussed the need to regulate less harmful alternatives of nicotine delivery in a risk-proportionate manner while urging authorities for stricter restrictions on traditional cigarettes.
For detail: dhakatribune.com
Published May 28, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: daily-sun.com

Experts for developing framework on tobacco harm reduction

International health experts at a harm reduction summit discussed the need to regulate less harmful alternatives of nicotine delivery in a risk-proportionate manner while urging authorities for stricter restrictions on traditional cigarettes.
For detail: daily-sun.com
Published May 28, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: dailyasianage.com

Tobacco Harm Reduction framework stressed to achieve PM’s Smoke-free vision by 2040

International public health experts advocate for alternatives to smoking to reduce deaths from tobacco-use Tobacco Harm Reduction framework stressed to achieve PM’s Smoke-free vision by 2040.
For detail: dailyasianage.com
Published May 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: boldsky.com

Dentist Explains Side Effects Of Vaping On Oral Health

Your future is worth more than a cloud of vapour. Choose to be smoke-free.' The oral health effects of vaping, like vaping mouth sores, vaping teeth stains and vaping oral cancer are all real! Vaping is essentially the inhalation of vapour instead of smoke.
For detail: boldsky.com
Published May 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bbc.com

Why Australia decided to quit its vaping habit

"The horse has bolted now, they are addicted," says Chris, a high school teacher in New South Wales. He's talking about students in his class, teenagers, who can't stop vaping.
For detail: bbc.com
Published May 27, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: thesun.ie

The little-known strict rules for vaping while travelling

VAPING is becoming increasingly popular with people looking for a healthier alternative to smoking, but the rules around doing it on holiday aren't exactly clear.
For detail: thesun.ie
Published May 27, 2023
[PHW Tobacco]

Source: tbsnews.net

Activists urge to pass amendments to tobacco control act in next JS session

The United Forum Against Tobacco and National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh have demanded to amend to further strengthen the Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) Act, 2005, (amended in 2013), Prepared by the Ministry of Health, in the upcoming National Parliament, reads a press release.
For detail: tbsnews.net
Published May 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Comparing Smokeless Tobacco Use between Male-to-Female and Female-to-Male Transgender Adults in the United States

Background: The shifted gender social norms and tobacco cessation advice associated with estrogen therapy as a result of thrombosis risk could be responsible for the tobacco use differences between Male-to-Female (MTF) and Female-to-Male (FTM) transgender adults.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published May 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

School Connectedness and E-Cigarette Susceptibility/Ever Use in Texas 6th Grade Students

We examined the association between school connectedness (SC) and e-cigarette susceptibility/ever use among a diverse sample of 6th graders in Texas, with secondary aims that explored the association stratified by gender and classroom setting (in-person vs.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published May 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Long-term e-cigarette aerosol exposure causes pulmonary emphysema in adult female and male mice

Andrea Jazel Rodriguez-Herrera et al. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2023. This study aimed to evaluate long-term exposure to conventional cigarette smoke (CC) and electronic cigarette (EC) aerosol in adult male and female C57BL/6 mice.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published May 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: irishexaminer.com

I bought them for the flavours, now I'm buying them for the nicotine': Sucked in by the addictive allure of vaping

Patrick Portley from Newcastle West: 'I have tried quitting and to be completely honest if you can avoid vaping at all costs you should... Go cold turkey on the fags or get the patches.
For detail: irishexaminer.com
Published May 27, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: indianexpress.com

TikTok promotes vaping as a fun, safe and socially accepted pastime

Positive social media messages around vaping may particularly impact young people, who are the most frequent users of social media.
For detail: indianexpress.com
Published May 27, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: geo.tv

WHO supports transitioning tobacco farmers for enhanced food security

This photograph shows a sign of the World Health Organization (WHO) at its headquarters in Geneva, taken on December 7, 2021.
For detail: geo.tv
Published May 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: e.vnexpress.net

Government to restrict e-cigarette, shisha

A saleswoman holds an e-cigarette as she demonstrates vaping at the Vape Shop that sells e-cigarette products in Beijing, China, January 30, 2019.
For detail: e.vnexpress.net
Published May 26, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: who.int

WHO urges governments to stop subsidizing life-threatening tobacco crops

On World No Tobacco Day, WHO urges governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions.
For detail: who.int
Published May 26, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: vapingpost.com

Science Keeps Revealing The Infectivity of Vape Taxes

In line with previous findings, a recent paper published in the Journal of Health Economics, suggests says that setting harsh taxes on vaping products just leads to an increase in cigarette sales.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published May 26, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Ministers urged to ban single-use vapes amid rising popularity with UK children

As many as 15% of 11- to 15-year-olds use vapes, experts suggest, with products often packaged in bright colours Ministers are facing mounting pressure to impose an outright ban on single-use vapes, amid concern about their rising popularity among children and wider worries that officials have minimal grip over a fast-moving sector.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 26, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: saudigazette.com.sa

Saudi fund establishes new company to cut down tobacco use

RIYADH — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has launched a new company to reduce the number of smokers in Saudi Arabia.
For detail: saudigazette.com.sa
Published May 26, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: news.un.org

Stop tobacco farming, grow food instead, says WHO

With hunger spreading worldwide and tobacco responsible for eight million deaths each year, countries should stop subsidizing tobacco crops and help farmers grow food, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
For detail: news.un.org
Published May 26, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: news.abs-cbn.com

Vaping is not cool': DepEd, advocates strengthen campaign vs tobacco products

MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) is increasing efforts to discourage the youth from smoking and vaping. DepEd Asec. Dr. Dexter Galban, who is also a physician, said the youth have become the marketing targets of tobacco companies as they need more young people to get into the habit through so-called "replacement smokers and vapers.
For detail: news.abs-cbn.com
Published May 26, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: france24.com

WHO backs farmers to grow food instead of tobacco

Geneva (AFP) – The World Health Organization said Friday it was helping a growing number of farmers turn away from tobacco to help strengthen food security, particularly in Africa.
For detail: france24.com
Published May 26, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: english.alarabiya.net

Saudi Arabia’s PIF establishes ‘Badael’ to reduce smoking prevalence in the Kingdom

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Thursday the establishment of ‘Badael,’ a company that aims to develop, manufacture, and distribute tobacco-free products to help reduce the prevalence of smoking in Saudi Arabia.
For detail: english.alarabiya.net
Published May 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: en.baochinhphu.vn

National Strategy on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms approved

VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has recently signed a decision to approve the National Strategy on Prevention and Control of Tobacco’s Harmful Effects by 2030.
For detail: en.baochinhphu.vn
Published May 26, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: convenience.org

FDA Sends Warning Letters to Makers of Esco Bars and Breeze

WASHINGTON—The Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to firms responsible for two popular flavored, disposable e-cigarette products—Shenzen Innokin Technology Co. Ltd.
For detail: convenience.org
Published May 25, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: who.int

World No Tobacco Day 2023: grow food, not tobacco

The world is confronted with a global food crisis fueled by conflict, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
For detail: who.int
Published May 25, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: uniindia.com

"Cigarettes belong in museums," says Philip Morris International CEO in speech in London

CEO says science-backed alternatives have the potential to accelerate the decline in cigarette smoking and cautioned that historical tobacco control measures alone are not working fast enough Calls on governments to follow the smoking reduction policies of nations like Sweden and Japan to reduce smoking faster by giving adult smokers a wide choice of smoke-free alternatives.
For detail: uniindia.com
Published May 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

The Promise of Synthetic Nicotine

As consumer demand for healthier and more environmentally friendly alternatives to combustible cigarettes increases, we should expect greater focus on the benefits of this man-made alternative.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Anti-tobacco warnings for OTT programmes soon, health ministry to amend rules

NEW DELHI: OTT platforms may soon be mandated to display anti-tobacco warnings and disclaimers as are seen in movies screened in theatres and during television programmes with the Health Ministry likely to amend the relevant rules, officials sources said on Thursday.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published May 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: qld.gov.au

Major law reforms strike at the heart of illicit tobacco traders in Queensland

The Queensland Parliament has passed legislation introduced by the Palaszczuk Government to strengthen Queensland’s anti-smoking and illicit tobacco laws and their enforcement.
For detail: qld.gov.au
Published May 25, 2023
[Smoking WNTD]

Source: news18.com

World No Tobacco Day: Quit Smoking for Healthy Eyes

Cigarette smoke contains toxins that enter the body and have detrimental effects on various organs, including the eyes Smoking not only poses significant risks to overall health, but it can also cause extensive damage to the eyes.
For detail: news18.com
Published May 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nelincs.gov.uk

First-ever conviction for illegal vapes in Yorkshire and Humber after discovery at Cleethorpes shop

In what is believed to be the first conviction of its kind in the Yorkshire and Humber region, and one of only a handful of such convictions nationwide, Martins Klintsons, of Convamore Road, Grimsby, has pleaded guilty after Trading Standards officers discovered a haul of illegal products at a Cleethorpes shop.
For detail: nelincs.gov.uk
Published May 25, 2023
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Source: medicalnewstoday.com

Keeping breast milk safe and healthy. (2019).

What is nicotine dependence? Nicotine is an addictive substance that is mainly taken in through the lungs through smoking tobacco products.
For detail: medicalnewstoday.com
Published May 25, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: medicalnewstoday.com

Is nicotine gum bad for your teeth?

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Archibald, DDS — By Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito on May 25, 2023 Nicotine gum is a form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that may help someone manage cravings and help them quit smoking.
For detail: medicalnewstoday.com
Published May 25, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: mb.com.ph

Philip Morris CEO says ‘cigarettes belong in museums’

The chief executive officer of Philip Morris International Inc. has described cigarettes as historical artifacts’ that belong in museums and should be replaced with less harmful alternatives.
For detail: mb.com.ph
Published May 25, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: maxis-gbn.com

How dangerous is vaping?

In 1964, the first report from the US Surgeon General’s Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health was released, concluding that smoking cigarettes can cause lung cancer and is the single most significant cause of chronic bronchitis.
For detail: maxis-gbn.com
Published May 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: exposetobacco.org

Why the Industry Loves—and Protects—Tobacco Flavors

Why the Industry Loves—and Protects—Tobacco Flavors The dangers of flavored tobacco are clear: It’s appealing to young people, makes it easier to start using tobacco and harder to quit.
For detail: exposetobacco.org
Published May 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bunburymail.com.au

Illegal tobacco crackdown in tough Qld smoking reforms

Queensland health authorities have welcomed the passage of reforms to tobacco sales and smoking. (Sam Mooy/AAP PHOTOS) Queensland health authorities have welcomed the passage of reforms to tobacco sales and smoking.
For detail: bunburymail.com.au
Published May 25, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: bdnews24.com

Tobacco industry accused of promoting E-cigarettes in the name of study

The organisations involved in the study are the Association for Community Empowerment Bangladesh, the Centre for Substance Use Research, and Enam Medical College.
For detail: bdnews24.com
Published May 25, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Vaping: How do you quit e-cigarettes?

Vaping's seen as an effective way to quit tobacco - but it can be hard to let go of the new habit Quitting ain't easy. But vaping's helped millions of people to ditch traditional cigarettes.
For detail: bbc.com
Published May 25, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: academic.oup.com

How has expenditure on nicotine products changed in a fast-evolving marketplace? A representative population survey in England, 2018-2022

In the last five years, there has been a dramatic shift in the types of nicotine products being purchased.
For detail: academic.oup.com
Published May 24, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: youtube.com

Smoking Ban Rolled Back

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: vapingpost.com

How Safe And Effective Are Heated Tobacco Products For Smoking Cessation?

A group of researchers from the University of Catania compared the effectivity of heated tobacco products (HTPs) and electronic cigarettes (ECs) for smoking cessation amongst smokers who had no intention of quitting.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published May 24, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tortoisemedia.com

Vaping hurts

Vaping was sold as a way to stop smoking. Instead it’s getting teenagers addicted to nicotine, and Scotland is following Australia in calling out teen vaping as a top-tier public health issue.
For detail: tortoisemedia.com
Published May 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccotactics.org

Foundation for a Smoke-Free World is an “industry-influenced scientific lobby group”

The Philip Morris International (PMI) funded Foundation for a Smoke-Free World (FSFW) should be understood as an industry-influenced scientific lobby group promoting tobacco industry interests, similar to historical tobacco industry front groups, according to a new paper published in the BMJ journal Tobacco Control.
For detail: tobaccotactics.org
Published May 24, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: standard.co.uk

Health impacts of vaping: how does it compare to smoking?

Most of the confiscated vapes were illegal and had not gone through any tests before being sold (Nick Ansell/PA Wire) llegal vapes confiscated from school pupils have been found to contain high levels of chemicals found in cigarette smoke, it has been reported.
For detail: standard.co.uk
Published May 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: reuters.com

Switzerland to ban tobacco advertising aimed at young people

Displays read "Because it is: Extreme. Superfluous. Vote no to the extreme advertising ban initiative" before an upcoming vote to decide on the ban of tobacco advertising, at the central railway station in Zurich, Switzerland February 10, 2022.
For detail: reuters.com
Published May 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nst.com.my

Bill for treating e-cigarette lung injury comes to RM150,000

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa told the Dewan Rakyat here that 18 EVALI cases had been reported since 2022.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published May 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Study measures perceived levels of harmful chemicals in e-cigarettes compared with cigarettes

About half of cigarette smokers and young adult non-smokers think that nicotine-based electronic cigarettes have the same amount or even more harmful chemicals than regular tobacco-based cigarettes, according to a Rutgers study.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 24, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: gulfnews.com

Is vaping less harmful than smoking? Think again

UAE doctors warn of lung injury, poor brain development and other major side effects Vaping is a rage among teenagers and young adults.
For detail: gulfnews.com
Published May 24, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: fox23.com

Oklahoma lawmakers crack down on vaping in schools

Oklahoma lawmakers are cracking down on vaping in schools. A bill recently signed into law makes it tougher for students to find places to hide their vapes.
For detail: fox23.com
Published May 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bizcommunity.com

Tobacco harm reduction - a step in the right direction for public health

Throughout history, civilisation has marched steadily forward with the momentum of harm-reduction innovations.
For detail: bizcommunity.com
Published May 24, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: app.com

Two charged in Middletown with selling vaping products to people under 21

MIDDLETOWN−Working off tips from the public, a detective arrested two men Tuesday at two different shops in the Port Monmouth section of the township on charges they were selling vaping products to people under 21.
For detail: app.com
Published May 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: alreporter.com

Bills to help children benefits big tobacco, critics say

Children or teens who purchase or possess e-cigarettes could be fined and placed under juvenile court jurisdiction.
For detail: alreporter.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: youtube.com

Vape explodes in man's pocket, setting him on fire leaving horrific scars | 7NEWS

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: youtube.com

They are harmful': Vaping industry backs calls for NZ to ban disposable vapes | Newshub

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 23, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: uicc.org

Suffrage, slimness and sophistication: the exploitative marketing of tobacco and alcohol to women

Tobacco and alcohol industries twist messages of female empowerment and play on unrealistic beauty standards to target women through advertising.
For detail: uicc.org
Published May 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Governments Urged to Hasten End of Smoking

Current tobacco control policies are not working fast enough to reduce the prevalence of smoking and may be prolonging cigarette use, according to Philip Morris International CEO Jacek Olczak.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thewesternnews.com

Schools, police continue battle against teen nicotine use

Although illegal, nearly one-third of America's youth have used a "vape" and local officials reaffirm the consequences of using these products in schools.
For detail: thewesternnews.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thestreet.com

Philip Morris CEO Has a Very Bizarre Idea About the Future of Cigarettes

Jacek Olczak came on like the Raider of Last Puff recently as the Phillip Morris (PM) - Get Free Report CEO lit into governments the world over to step up their efforts to end cigarette smoking.
For detail: thestreet.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: thenationalnews.com

Vapes confiscated from children contain unsafe levels of lead

Tests also found they have nine times the safe amount of nickel and high levels of chromium Vapes confiscated from UK pupils contain high levels of chemicals including lead, an investigation has found.
For detail: thenationalnews.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: spectrumlocalnews.com

New York public health leaders celebrate ‘great win’ on cigarette tax rise

Come September, New York smokers will be paying more for their pack of cigarettes. Included in the state budget was a provision that raises the cigarette tax from $4.35 to $5.35 a pack.
For detail: spectrumlocalnews.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: retailwire.com

“Cigarettes belong in museums,” says Philip Morris International CEO in speech in London

Philip Morris International’s CEO, Jacek Olczak, has urged governments worldwide to speed up efforts to end cigarette smoking.
For detail: retailwire.com
Published May 23, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: oswegocountynewsnow.com

FDA bans import of several e-cigarette brands

A little over a month after U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.
For detail: oswegocountynewsnow.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news-medical.net

Study analyzes the relationship between tobacco use and cancer-related symptom burden

Study's findings may help inform tobacco cessation support efforts. In a recent study, current smoking and vaping were associated with a higher burden of symptoms among adult cancer survivors, but these symptoms were not related to survivors' desire to quit smoking.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Are flavored e-cigarette bans effective?

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers explore the effects of flavored e-cigarette bans on the use of e-cigarettes.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: medicalnewstoday.com

Can vaping cause a heart attack?

Vaping may increase the risk of heart disease and therefore a heart attack. However, some research suggests the risk of vaping may be lower than the risk of smoking tobacco products.
For detail: medicalnewstoday.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: jacksonprogress-argus.com

Philip Morris CEO Has a Very Bizarre Idea About the Future of Cigarettes

Jacek Olczak came on like the Raider of Last Puff recently as the Phillip Morris (PM) - Get Free Report CEO lit into governments the world over to step up their efforts to end cigarette smoking.
For detail: jacksonprogress-argus.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: exposetobacco.org

How the Tobacco Industry Uses Farmers to Influence Policy

The tobacco industry uses tobacco farmers and industry allies representing them to further its agenda, even as it traps farmers in a cycle of poverty.
For detail: exposetobacco.org
Published May 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: deccanherald.com

Efforts being intensified to make public places smoking-free in Kargil

Deputy Commissioner Santosh Sukhadeve expressed concern over involvement of minors and school-going children in tobacco use Representative image.
For detail: deccanherald.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

I'm an A&E consultant and this why I believe vapes should be banned from shops

Is it my fault?' I looked away, trying not to answer my patient's question. He asked again, 'Is the cancer my fault?' As a doctor, you forget most conversations with your patients but some stick forever in your mind.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published May 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: cbc.ca

Fewer Island youth are vaping, but 'more work to be done'

The number of teens vaping has fallen about 25 per cent on P.E.I. (CBC) A ban on flavoured vapes and an increase in the minimum age for buying tobacco products are being credited with reducing the number of students vaping on P.E.I.
For detail: cbc.ca
Published May 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Vaping: High lead and nickel found in illegal vapes

Vapes confiscated from school pupils contain high levels of lead, nickel and chromium, BBC News has found. Used vapes gathered at Baxter College in Kidderminster were tested in a laboratory.
For detail: bbc.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bankrate.com

Tobacco and life insurance explained

We are an independent, advertising-supported comparison service. Our goal is to help you make smarter financial decisions by providing you with interactive tools and financial calculators, publishing original and objective content, by enabling you to conduct research and compare information for free - so that you can make financial decisions with confidence.
For detail: bankrate.com
Published May 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ansa.it

“Cigarettes belong in museums,” says Philip Morris International CEO in speech in London

CEO says science-backed alternatives have the potential to accelerate the decline in cigarette smoking and cautioned that historical tobacco control measures alone are not working fast enough Calls on governments to follow the smoking reduction policies of nations like Sweden, Japan, and the U.K.
For detail: ansa.it
Published May 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: altoday.com

House passes legislation making it illegal for persons under 21 to possess or purchase vape products

On Tuesday, May 16, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to prevent children from being able to buy vape products.
For detail: altoday.com
Published May 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

All Things Nicotine Pouches Including The World’s First With Gum Protection

Sting Free AB, whose founder Bengt Wiberg, has also founded tobacco harm reduction advocacy group EU4snus, has recently launched the world’s first sting free nicotine pouches in Sweden.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published May 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Illicit Tobacco Trade Up in Ireland

The illegal cigarette trade cost the Irish government approximately €384 million ($415.25 million) in lost excise duty and value-added tax during 2022, reports the Irish Examiner, citing estimates by the Revenue Commissioners.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 22, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Australia wants to be the first to turn youth vaping rates around

If the Australian government’s plan to ban recreational vaping – particularly among teenagers – succeeds, there won’t be any more sales of disposable vapes at corner stores, no flavours, no branding or colourful packaging.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 22, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: scitechdaily.com

New Research Reveals Why You Shouldn’t Use Mint Vapes

Research from the University of Pittsburgh reveals that adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids leads to more vapor particles and is linked to worse lung function in users.
For detail: scitechdaily.com
Published May 22, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Tobacco use and cancer-related symptom burden: Analysis of the US Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study

Understanding the relationship between tobacco use and symptom burden may inform tobacco treatment interventions tailored to the needs of individuals with cancer.
For detail: onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Published May 22, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: lbc.co.uk

Vapes falsely advertised as nicotine-free sold online without age checks, LBC investigation finds

LBC has found evidence of retailers falsely advertising illegal vapes as nicotine-free to get away with selling them online, and in some cases without age checks.
For detail: lbc.co.uk
Published May 22, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: healio.com

Smoking, vaping linked to higher symptom burden among cancer survivors

Current smoking appeared associated with greater fatigue, pain and emotional problems, as well as worse quality of life. Symptom burden had no relationship with survivors’ desire or plans to quit smoking.
For detail: healio.com
Published May 22, 2023
[WNTD TCC Tobacco]

Source: etr.org

World No Tobacco Day 2023: Grow Food, Not [Commercial] Tobacco

Each year on May 31st, we join other public health leaders and advocates across the globe in recognizing World No Tobacco Day1.
For detail: etr.org
Published May 22, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: drugtopics.com

Acute Cessation May Help Improve Lung Functioning in Regular E-Cigarette Users

Exhaled carbon monoxide in vape users significantly decreased between their first and third clinical visits.
For detail: drugtopics.com
Published May 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: doctor.ndtv.com

Effects Of Tobacco On Mouth, Gums And Oral Health

Quitting tobacco is a vital step towards improving oral health and reducing associated risks.
For detail: doctor.ndtv.com
Published May 21, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vapingpost.com

The Effects of Vaping on Oral Health.. What Does Science Tell Us?

Looking through the most recent studies and guidance by dental experts about the effects of vaping on oral health, as always we found arguments in favour and against. Here we aim to summarize and decipher these latest claims and findings. A study analyzing the oral health of 110 smokers who had just switched to vaping, reported great improvements in gum bleeding.۔
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published May 21, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thestar.com.my

‘We’ll address loopholes in ecigs, vape sales’

PETALING JAYA: Legislation loopholes related to the uncontrolled sale of ecigarettes or vaping products will be address in the Bill related to regulation of smoking to be tabled in Parliament soon, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
For detail: thestar.com.my
Published May 21, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: pakobserver.net

One in 94 smokers quitting smoking due to price factors, says study

LAHORE – A recent study says the government is expecting to collect around 200 billion rupees in taxes from the tobacco industry this year after the tax hike.
For detail: pakobserver.net
Published May 21, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: goldengatexpress.org

Understanding the rise in youth vaping

It’s compact enough to keep in your pocket or purse –– to take with you everywhere you go. It’s eye-catching and comes in a multitude of different colors and shapes, ranging from rectangular to cylindrical.
For detail: goldengatexpress.org
Published May 21, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailymaverick.co.za

Misleading tobacco industry stealth advertising misrepresents Swedish e-cigarette model

With the absence of regulations in South Africa, e-cigarette use is increasing among youths, perpetuating nicotine addiction and leading some of them to start smoking traditional cigarettes.
For detail: dailymaverick.co.za
Published May 20, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

One held with e-cigarette vape at city airport

AHMEDABAD: The Central Industrial Security Force officials detained a 48-year-old Manish Shah who was caught with e-cigarette which he had hidden in his shoes. He was handed over to the Airport police.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published May 20, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Study on the effect of enzymatic treatment of tobacco on HnB cigarettes and microbial succession during fermentation

Starch and cellulose are the fundamental components of tobacco, while their excessive content will affect the quality of tobacco.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published May 20, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: milwaukeecourieronline.com

Wisconsin Needs to Close the Disposable E-Cigarette Loophole

As a Milwaukee Public Schools para-professional working with at-risk high school teenagers, the use of smokeless alternatives to traditional cigarettes, specifically from enticing fruit-flavored disposable e-cigarettes by teens, is of great concern.
For detail: milwaukeecourieronline.com
Published May 20, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

A woman who vaped for less than a year is now battling a deadly lung disease at just 35 years old.

Lucy Turchin, 35, from Washington State, has dropped out of her masters degree and cancelled her wedding because her illness has become so severe she requires hospital treatment every week.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published May 19, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: verywellhealth.com

Can Smoking Increase Your Risk of Seizures?

Smoking is a known risk factor for many health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and stroke. In addition to these risk factors, people with epilepsy have another reason to avoid or quit smoking—it is linked to increased frequency of seizures.
For detail: verywellhealth.com
Published May 19, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: universenewsnetwork.com

Erectile Dysfunction & Smoking: How Smoking Affects Your Sexual Health

Among a voluminous range of sexual diseases in men, Erectile Dysfunction or ED is the most prevailing across the world.
For detail: universenewsnetwork.com
Published May 19, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Company fined after £20,000 worth of illicit vapes found in shop

A COMPANY has been ordered to pay over £13,000 after it was caught selling illicit vapes in one of the first prosecutions of its kind in Bradford.
For detail: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Published May 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: standard.co.uk

What is UK age limit for vaping? Number of children trying out vaping rises 50%

Data suggests that the Government needs to introduce more restrictions to protect children from vaping

In the UK, it is illegal to sell vapes and e-cigarettes to anyone under 18.
For detail: standard.co.uk

Published May 19, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: spectrumlocalnews.com

Proposal to ban flavored tobacco to come before full Maine Leg­is­lature

A bill to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products in Maine is headed to the full Legislature after winning the support of the Health and Human Services committee.
For detail: spectrumlocalnews.com
Published May 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: publichealth.columbia.edu

Is Vaping New Gateway Into Further Substance Use?

A study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health of more than 50,000 U.S. adolescents indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased likelihood of high levels of binge drinking and cannabis usage.
For detail: publichealth.columbia.edu
Published May 19, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: patient.info

How to Quit Smoking

About 2 in 3 smokers want to stop smoking. Some people can give up easily. Willpower and determination are the most important aspects when giving up smoking.
For detail: patient.info
Published May 19, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: newagebd.net

Anti-tobacco law falls flat as smokers swap cigarette for vapes

The government move to make Bangladesh free from tobacco by 2040 is unlikely to achieve the target due to availability of e-cigarettes that lure youngsters into tasting the new products.
For detail: newagebd.net
Published May 19, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: mpbonline.org

Anti-tobacco groups to observe "No Menthol Sunday" as hopes for national ban continue

Anti-tobacco groups in Mississippi and across the country are observing "No Menthol Sunday" this weekend as part of their efforts to turn people away from smoking and highlight how menthol-flavored cigarettes harm public health.
For detail: mpbonline.org
Published May 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: mirror.co.uk

Vaping leaves man 'looking death in face' needing agonising op to remove portion of lung

Jonathan Belcher, from Covington, Virginia, US, said he started vaping at 17 and developed an addiction so severe he was smoking the equivalent of '20 cigarettes a day' A nurse claims vaping left him "looking death in the face" when he needed an agonising operation to remove a portion of his collapsed lung.
For detail: mirror.co.uk
Published May 19, 2023
[COPD Vaping]

Source: healthcentral.com

Can Vaping Lead to COPD?

Smoking is the number-one cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but if you hope to protect your lungs by swapping your cigarettes for vaping, think again.
For detail: healthcentral.com
Published May 19, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: frontiersin.org

Cigarette smoking and risk of suicide in bipolar disorder: a systematic review

Objective: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a highly prevalent, chronic and recurrent mental illness. The smoking rates in patients with BD are much higher than those of the general population, and BD is associated with an increased risk of suicide.
For detail: frontiersin.org
Published May 19, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: epw.in

Health Risks of Vaping

Electronic cigarettes, commonly known as “vapes,” are banned in India by the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage, and Advertisement) Act, 2019. This act completely bans the sale, purchase, production, and distribution of e-cigarettes, or e-hookah, with or without nicotine.
For detail: epw.in
Published May 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: donegalnews.com

Vaping a massive problem in Donegal schools

SECONDARY school principals in Donegal are to be asked to have their say in a discussion on the growing trend of ‘vaping’ among young people in the county.
For detail: donegalnews.com
Published May 19, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: deakin.edu.au

Association between electronic nicotine delivery systems and electronic non-nicotine delivery systems with initiation of tobacco use in individuals aged < 20 years. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal Contribution posted on 2023-05-19, 05:21 authored by Serene Yoong, A Hall, H Turon, E Stockings, A Leonard, A Grady, F Tzelepis, J Wiggers, H Gouda, R Fayokun, A Commar, VM Prasad, L Wolfenden Background This systematic review described the association between electronic nicotine delivery systems and electronic non-nicotine delivery systems (ENDS/ENNDS) use among non-smoking children and adolescents aged <20 years with subsequent tobacco use.
For detail: deakin.edu.au
Published May 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: cityhubsydney.com.au

Anti-vaping campaigns must differ from old anti-smoking campaigns, experts say

Calls for an anti-vaping campaign that paints ‘Big Tobacco’ as the enemy have been made by Senior Lecturer in Marketing at RMIT University, Dr Sandy Fitzgerald.
For detail: cityhubsydney.com.au
Published May 19, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: cbsnews.com

Money Minute: The cost of smoking

First, smoking one pack a day for 20 years is a direct loss of $60,000. Had that money been invested instead of lost in smoke, the smoker would have saved nearly $200,000.
For detail: cbsnews.com
Published May 19, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

The influence of anti-smoking messages to Indonesian youth smoking behavior: the Indonesian 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS)

Various anti-tobacco promotions have emerged in order to reduce the detrimental impacts of tobacco advertising on adolescents.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published May 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Vaping: Tighter rules calls after doubling in children using vapes

The proportion of 11 to 17-year-olds experimenting with vaping has doubled in less than 10 years A doubling of children trying vaping within the past decade has prompted calls for tighter regulations.
For detail: bbc.com
Published May 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: willmarradio.com

Minnesota getting 60.5 million dollars in JUUL settlement

(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the state will receive $60.5 million in the settlement with e-cigarette maker JUUL and Altria(al-TREE-uh) over youth vaping.
For detail: willmarradio.com
Published May 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vaping360.com

FDA Orders Elf Bar and Esco Bar Imports Detained

The FDA has ordered its import inspectors to detain shipments of Elf Bar and Esco Bar disposable vapes sent to U.S. ports from manufacturers and exporters in China and Korea.
For detail: vaping360.com
Published May 18, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: tribuneindia.com

Anti-tobacco campaign launched

The Health Department has launched a coordinated movement with the help of social and educational organisations to educate the masses in general and youth in particular about the causes and consequences of tobacco abuse.
For detail: tribuneindia.com
Published May 18, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: n-somerset.gov.uk

New drop-in session to help smokers quit for good

A new drop-in session to help smokers quit will be trialled at the Town Hall in Weston-super-Mare, as part of North Somerset Council’s ongoing commitment to helping people live healthier lifestyles.
For detail: n-somerset.gov.uk
Published May 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: mprnews.org

Minnesota is getting $60.5 million in e-cigarette settlement

Minnesota is getting $60.5 million from the settlement of its lawsuit with e-cigarette maker Juul Labs and Altria.
For detail: mprnews.org
Published May 18, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: local.gov.uk

Integrating community and NHS stop smoking services in Salford

Salford Council has worked hard to adapt the community stop smoking service, ensuring that local smokers experience an efficient and seamless service when leaving NHS care.
For detail: local.gov.uk
Published May 18, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: independent.co.uk

Number of children trying vaping rises 50% in a year

There has been an increase in experimental vaping among 11 to 17-year-olds, from 7.7% last year to 11.6% this year.
For detail: independent.co.uk
Published May 18, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: globalnews.ca

Vaping rates have fallen among Canadian youth — but that could be temporary

Vaping rates among young Canadians have fallen in recent years, but some experts expect those numbers to tick back up now that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
For detail: globalnews.ca
Published May 18, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: fox61.com

Dangers of teen vaping

Vaping affects students’ attention span because it is an addiction, and they look for ways to get out of class in order to feed their addiction.
For detail: fox61.com
Published May 18, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

The number of teenagers who have tried e-cigarettes has surged by 50 per cent in one year, shocking data showed today.

Some 11.6 per cent of 11-17 year olds in Britain confessed to having ever vaped. This is up on 7.7 per cent last year and twice as high as rates seen a decade ago — before the UK's kid vaping epidemic blew up.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published May 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cstoredecisions.com

FDA Issues Import Alert on ENDS Products

vape-in-hand.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed that certain “Red List” tobacco products can be detained without physical examination at U.S.
For detail: cstoredecisions.com
Published May 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: axios.com

Juul to pay Minnesota $60.5 million in teen vaping lawsuit settlement

Packages of Juul e-cigarettes are displayed for sale. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images Juul Labs and Altria will pay the state of Minnesota $60.5 million in what state officials hailed as the largest per-capita teen vaping settlement to date.
For detail: axios.com
Published May 18, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: ascopost.com

Does Prediagnosis Smoking Cessation Improve Overall Survival in Patients With NSCLC?

In a cohort study reported in JAMA Network Open, Wang et al found that overall survival in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who stopped smoking prior to their cancer diagnosis was better than overall survival among those who were current smokers at the time of their diagnosis.
For detail: ascopost.com
Published May 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: allafrica.com

Leveraging On Smoke-Free Tobacco Alternatives For Better Public Health Outcomes

The debate around whether smokers should adopt Smoke-Free alternatives has been raging for years. A number of options to reduce harm linked to smoking tobacco have been suggested, with quitting or cessation emerging as the most preferred effective way of reducing disease and mortality linked to tobacco smoking.
For detail: allafrica.com
Published May 18, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Students say vaping still an issue at school while state, federal government crackdowns continue

A young woman looks at camera, she wears black headscarf, young man has grown out brown hair, dark shirt.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published May 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: wsfa.com

Alabama House of Representatives approves bill regulating vaping

The bill makes it illegal for retailers to sell all vaping products to people under 21 years old. It also expands the definition of an electronic nicotine delivery system to include any product that delivers substances other than tobacco.
For detail: wsfa.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wsfa.com

Montgomery law firm reaches settlement with e-cigarette marketer

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - For years, the Beasley Allen Law Firm says it’s been working to hold “big tobacco” companies accountable.
For detail: wsfa.com
Published May 17, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

New GSTHR Briefing Paper Urges WHO’s FCTC to Stop Ignoring Tobacco Harm Reduction

Inline with pleas by other tobacco harm reduction entities, a recent GSTHR Briefing Paper is calling upon the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and the Conference of the Parties (FCTC COP10) to incorporate tobacco harm reduction in its discussions.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Youth Confused About Nicotine Sources: Study

A study conducted by University of North Carolina researchers and published in Tobacco Control found widespread uncertainty and misperceptions about the sources of nicotine in e-cigarettes among youth.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thelancet.com

The tobacco endgame: targeting the next generation

In April, tobacco control advocates and experts gathered at the 2023 European Conference on Tobacco or Health (ECToH) with the theme of how to achieve a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
For detail: thelancet.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Vaping boom and bust: from bans to starter kits, how the world is responding

Rise of disposable e-cigarettes has focused regulators around the world on what they fear is an explosion of vaping among young people.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: sports.yahoo.com

Agenda: Scottish Government should crack down on illegal youth vaping sales

There have been major concerns of late surrounding vaping and the rise in youth uptake, with the Scottish Government in particular taking a stance with a proposed ban on flavoured vapes.
For detail: sports.yahoo.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: rgj.com

Close the flavored e-cigarette loophole — it's time for the FDA to protect kids

This opinion column was submitted by Freeman Holbrook, principal and president of the Washoe School Principals Association.
For detail: rgj.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: regina.ctvnews.ca

We're just targeted': Advocates call for more regulations to stop youth vaping in Sask.

Vaping is a growing concern among Saskatchewan's youth. So on Tuesday, Youth4Change shared a clear message with the provincial government.
For detail: regina.ctvnews.ca
Published May 17, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: news-medical.net

How does tobacco usage impact quality of life?

In a recent study published in the BMC Public Health Journal, researchers evaluated age- and gender-based differences in the impact of tobacco smoking and snuff usage on the health-associated quality of life (QoL).
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 17, 2023
[Smoking FCTC]

Source: newsinfo.inquirer.net

Health experts slam global tobacco control treaty for excluding scientific developments

MANILA, Philippines — Public health experts have voiced strong criticism against the World Health Organization’s (WHO) tobacco control accord for consistently neglecting scientific and technological advancements in policy discussions.
For detail: newsinfo.inquirer.net
Published May 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: local.gov.uk

Keep vapes out of sight of children

To tackle this issue and ensure vaping is kept out of reach of children, vapes should be sold in plain packaging and be out-of-sight behind the counter Part of a man's face while he smokes an e-cigarette.
For detail: local.gov.uk
Published May 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: freshplaza.com

Kenyan farmers switch from tobacco to avocado farming

The recent global shift towards a more health-conscious way of life has led to the adoption of healthier eating habits, including the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables.
For detail: freshplaza.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: fox10tv.com

Alabama House of Representatives approves bill regulating vaping

The bill makes it illegal for retailers to sell all vaping products to people under 21 years old. It also expands the definition of an electronic nicotine delivery system to include any product that delivers substances other than tobacco.
For detail: fox10tv.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: edweek.org

High Schoolers Are Ditching Vapes. How Schools Can Encourage Students to Quit

Vaping among high school students dropped during the pandemic, according to a recently released report from the U.
For detail: edweek.org
Published May 17, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: codeblue.galencentre.org

Doctors’ Groups Tout Harm Reduction To Curb Smoking

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 – The Addiction Medicine Association Malaysia and the Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations Malaysia (FPMPAM), the national body representing doctors in private practice in Malaysia, has once again urged the Ministry of Health (MOH) to consider the science of harm reduction to reduce smoking prevalence instead of just pushing for harsh policies such as the generation endgame (GEG).
For detail: codeblue.galencentre.org
Published May 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: cbc.ca

Canada has some of the highest teen vaping rates in the world, new data shows

SAN RAFAEL, CA - JANUARY 28: A customer smokes an E-Cigarette at Digita Ciggz on January 28, 2015 in San Rafael, California.
For detail: cbc.ca
Published May 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bringmethenews.com

Minnesota to be paid $60.5M in JUUL, Altria e-cig settlement

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the state will receive $60.5 million in the settlement with e-cigarette maker JUUL and Altria over youth vaping.
For detail: bringmethenews.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: billingsgazette.com

Burn Injuries Can Occur From E-Cigarette Smoking While on Supplemental Oxygen

WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Although uncommon, smoking electronic cigarettes while on supplemental oxygen can result in injury, according to a study published in the March/April issue of the Journal of Burn Care & Research.
For detail: billingsgazette.com
Published May 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: abcnews.go.com

Minnesota gets $60.5M in settlement with e-cigarette maker Juul, tobacco giant Altria

Minnesota says it settled its lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria for $60.5 million Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announces the $60.
For detail: abcnews.go.com
Published May 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: rstreet.org

How Much Evidence Is Enough to Exonerate E-Cigarettes?

E-cigarettes have a PR problem. From concern about young people illegally obtaining and using them to being wrongly implicated in the outbreak of EVALI (i.e.
For detail: rstreet.org
Published May 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: richmondbizsense.com

Avail Vapor wants to take its battle with the FDA to the U.S. Supreme Court

Avail Vapor’s former Carytown location, which was among the last of the e-cigarette retailer’s stores, was permanently closed by October 2021.
For detail: richmondbizsense.com
Published May 16, 2023
[FED E-Cigarette]

Source: purdueexponent.org

Almost All TikTok Videos About Vaping Promote It

TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- TikTok content overwhelmingly promotes vaping, putting young users at potential risk of e-cigarette use, according to researchers in Australia.
For detail: purdueexponent.org
Published May 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: prnewswire.com

Gen-Z Fights Back Against Tobacco Giant Altria

Nearly 100 youth gather in Washington D.C. to protest Altria's shareholder meeting and expose Big Tobacco's lies and schemes to addict kids WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 18, over 125 youth and advocates from 15 different states will protest tobacco giant Altria's annual shareholders meeting.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published May 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Nicotine use among young people is a growing concern for public health scientists and policymakers. However, this may be led up to by multiple other factors.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Study finds uncertainty and misperceptions about sources of nicotine in e-cigarettes among youth

Using e-cigarettes, or vaping, is highly popular among youth, with more than 2 million high school students using the products, according to the FDA.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 16, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: kgns.tv

Laredo Councilmember discusses possible ordinance to curb e-cigarette sales near schools

LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - Efforts to stop e-cigarettes from getting into the hands of our youth continued with an item placed on the city’s agenda.
For detail: kgns.tv
Published May 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: inews.co.uk

Free vapes to be offered to e-cigarette users if they recycle their used ones through Royal Mail

Royal Mail is to collect used vapes from people’s homes as part of a major scheme to reduce environmental damage from single-use vapes Vape pens are pictured on a counter at a vape store, in Melbourne, Australia, May 2, 2023.
For detail: inews.co.uk
Published May 16, 2023
[FED Vaping]

Source: forbes.com

TikTok Sways Teens To Take Up Vaping, Study Finds

Parents worried about the dangers of their teens using social media may have new cause for concern.
For detail: forbes.com
Published May 16, 2023
[COPD Vaping]

Source: devdiscourse.com

The Battle for Your Lungs: Cigarettes vs Vaping Health Effects Unveiled

The Battle for Your Lungs: Examining the Health Effects of Cigarettes vs Vaping, Weighing the Risks, and Exploring the Potential for Harm Reduction The Battle for Your Lungs: Cigarettes vs Vaping Health Effects Unveiled.
For detail: devdiscourse.com
Published May 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cstoredecisions.com

6,500 Flavored E-Cigarette Products Receive MDOs

e-cigarette-on-dark-background-with-smoke.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) for approximately 6,500 flavored e-liquid and e-cigarette products on May 12.
For detail: cstoredecisions.com
Published May 15, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: vapingpost.com

Is The U.S. FDA Finally Turning to Science?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is finally turning to scientists specializing in tobacco control and commissioning studies that will enable it to take informed decisions in regulating vape flavours.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published May 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Australia Cracks Down on Tobacco and Vapor

The government of Australia plans to crack down on illicit tobacco trade and increase tobacco excise by 5 percent annually for three years from Sept. 1, reports The Guardian.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccofreekids.org

Tobacco-Free Kids Announces Matthew Myers Is Stepping Down as President, Yolonda Richardson Appointed as New President

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids announced today that Matthew L.
For detail: tobaccofreekids.org
Published May 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thisismoney.co.uk

Lucky Strike maker British American Tobacco appoints finance boss as new chief executive to take over immediately

British American Tobacco has appointed its finance director Tadeu Marroco as new chief executive to take over immediately.
For detail: thisismoney.co.uk
Published May 15, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tandfonline.com

The associations between cigarette smoking behavior and the use of heated tobacco products among Arab cigarette smokers: Findings from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, and Yemen

The associations between cigarette smoking behavior and the use of heated tobacco products among Arab cigarette smokers: Findings from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, and Yemen As the availability of tobacco forms has evolved, emerging products known as heated tobacco products (HTPs) are increasingly being consumed worldwide and are claimed to be less harmful than tobacco cigarette smoking.
For detail: tandfonline.com
Published May 15, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tandfonline.com

The associations between cigarette smoking behavior and the use of heated tobacco products among Arab cigarette smokers: Findings from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, and Yemen

The associations between cigarette smoking behavior and the use of heated tobacco products among Arab cigarette smokers: Findings from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, and Yemen As the availability of tobacco forms has evolved, emerging products known as heated tobacco products (HTPs) are increasingly being consumed worldwide and are claimed to be less harmful than tobacco cigarette smoking.
For detail: tandfonline.com
Published May 15, 2023
[FED Vaping]

Source: studyfinds.org

98% of TikTok videos with vaping paint habit in positive light, normalize behavior among teens

PERTH, Australia — Both vaping and TikTok have been criticized for their negative impact on the health of minors.
For detail: studyfinds.org
Published May 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: reuters.com

BAT names finance director Marroco as CEO as Bowles bows out

Signage is seen at the London offices of British American Tobacco, in London, Britain, January 15, 2021. REUTERS/Toby Melville May 15 (Reuters) - British American Tobacco (BATS.
For detail: reuters.com
Published May 15, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: projectknow.com

Vaping with E-Cigarettes: Pros and Cons

An electronic cigarette (“e-cig” or “e-cigarette”) is a battery-operated smoking apparatus, sometimes called a vaporizer, designed to be an alternative to traditional cigarettes.
For detail: projectknow.com
Published May 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news-medical.net

Study finds that caffeine consumption was associated with nicotine use onset among early adolescents

In a recent study published in the PLOS ONE Journal, researchers examined the contribution of caffeine to nicotine use onset during early adolescence.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 15, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nelincs.gov.uk

More than half a tonne of seized illicit cigarettes and tobacco incinerated

People in North East Lincolnshire are being urged to stop smoking and selling illicit cigarettes and tobacco after Trading Standards officers sent more than half a tonne to the incinerator.
For detail: nelincs.gov.uk
Published May 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: miragenews.com

RMIT Expert: Anti-Vaping Campaign Needs to Pitch Big Tobacco as Enemy

Topics: vaping, e-cigarettes, smoking, marketing, consumer health and wellbeing “While there are now policies and budgets in place to stem vaping for good reasons, we need to acknowledge, particularly for people under 25, that these interventions can be perceived as paternalistic, revenue-raising by the government and punitive in orientation.
For detail: miragenews.com
Published May 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: foley.com

Public Nuisance Claims: Altria’s Vaping Trial Highlights Potential Expansion

The recent trial in a case now settled highlights the potential expansion of public nuisance claims under California law, and in large-scale public nuisance actions more broadly.
For detail: foley.com
Published May 15, 2023
[0]

Source: filtermag.org

Australia’s New Vape Crackdown Incentivizes Smoking, Critics Say

Australia’s government is intensifying its tight restrictions on nicotine vapes, announcing a ban on the sale of all nonprescription vaping devices, e-liquids, cartridges and related products.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published May 15, 2023
[Promotion E-Cigarette]

Source: channelnewsasia.com

Commentary: TikTok promotes vaping as a fun, safe and socially accepted pastime - and omits the harms

Most social media platforms have content policies that expressly prohibit the promotion of tobacco product use, including e-cigarettes, but these are routinely violated with little or no consequences, say these academics from Curtin University.
For detail: channelnewsasia.com
Published May 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: celebmix.com

Celebrities Vaping at Public Events: A Brief History

Celebrities might earn a lot more than the average worker, but they’re just as vulnerable to tobacco addiction as the rest of us.
For detail: celebmix.com
Published May 15, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

Tobacco impact on quality of life, a cross-sectional study of smokers, snuff-users and non-users of tobacco

Tobacco smoking is a major public health issue, and also affects health-related quality of life.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published May 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bat.com

British American Tobacco - BAT announces Tadeu Marroco as Chief Executive

The Board announces the appointment of Tadeu Marroco as Chief Executive of BAT plc to succeed Jack Bowles who is stepping down from the Board of Directors with effect from 15 May.
For detail: bat.com
Published May 14, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: healthnews.com

Effects of Isolated Nicotine on the Brain (Not Smoking)

Anyone who has attempted to quit smoking will tell you how hard it is. Nicotine is to blame. Nicotine is the chemical responsible for the addictive nature of all tobacco products and some e-cigarette products.
For detail: healthnews.com
Published May 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: euronews.com

Should Europe ban cigarette filters? Experts say it would deter smoking - and help the environment

There are growing calls across Europe for a ban on cigarette filters, which are accused of polluting the environment and giving smokers a false sense of security.
For detail: euronews.com
Published May 13, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: starweekly.com.au

E-cigarette reforms welcomed

Nine in 10 parents of teens want to see greater action to protect young people from e-cigarette harm (Unsplash).
For detail: starweekly.com.au
Published May 13, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: reuters.com

FDA issues marketing denial for 6,500 flavored e-cigarettes

[1/3] Flavored e-cigarette products are seen on a store shelf in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
For detail: reuters.com
Published May 13, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: cureus.com

Vaping Among Adolescents: An Overview of E-Cigarette Use in Middle and High School Students in India

Cite this article as: Khambayat S, Jaiswal A, Prasad R, et al. (May 13, 2023) Vaping Among Adolescents: An Overview of E-Cigarette Use in Middle and High School Students in India.
For detail: cureus.com
Published May 12, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: washingtonpost.com

FDA blocks marketing on 6,500 flavored e-cigarette products

The 10 affected companies cannot market or distribute the merchandise in the U.S.
For detail: washingtonpost.com
Published May 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Poll Reveals ‘Trust Gap’ In Vaping

There is a major trust gap in vaping among smokers, with over half now believing they’re just as harmful as cigarettes or more harmful than cigarettes.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 12, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

BAT to Upgrade Bangladesh Factory

British American Tobacco Bangladesh plans to invest BDT607 million ($5.65 million) in equipment and a centralized uninterrupted power supply device, reports The Daily Star.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 12, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: theguardian.com

Portugal could ban smoking near public buildings in October

The Portuguese government has announced draft legislation that would restrict tobacco sales and ban smoking in covered outdoor terraces and near schools, hospitals and sports venues in an attempt to create a smoke-free generation by 2040.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 12, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: theconversation.com

Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?

Andrea Wigfield has received funding from a range of organisations for her work on loneliness including National Lottery Community Fund, Leeds Older People's Forum, Leeds City Council, Unilever, British Red Cross, Co-operative Society, Age UK.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published May 12, 2023
[Promotion]

Source: theconversation.com

TikTok promotes vaping as a fun, safe and socially accepted pastime

Jonine Jancey receives funding from Healthway and is a Board member of the Australian Council on Smoking and Health.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published May 12, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: koreabiomed.com

Combined smoking and vaping amplifies gout risk

A research team at Yonsei University College of Medicine has found smoking both cigarettes and e-cigarettes can increase the risk of gout, an arthritis caused by excessive buildup of uric acid in the body.
For detail: koreabiomed.com
Published May 12, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: hub.jhu.edu

Smoke signals: Reddit users concerned by health risks of vaping

Researchers use artificial intelligence to analyze thousands of posts on the popular online forum, gaining valuable insights into how people think about vaping A new artificial intelligence analysis of thousands of posts.
For detail: hub.jhu.edu
Published May 11, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccocontrol.bmj.com

Synthetic nicotine descriptors: awareness and impact on perceptions of e-cigarettes among US youth

Background Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are being advertised and sold with synthetic nicotine.
For detail: tobaccocontrol.bmj.com
Published May 11, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: theconversation.com

We worked out how many tobacco lobbyists end up in government, and vice versa. It’s a lot

Becky Freeman is an Expert Advisor to the Cancer Council Tobacco Issues Committee and a member of the Cancer Institute Vaping Communications Advisory Panel.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published May 11, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: rrstar.com

Vaping inside public buildings will soon be illegal in Illinois under new law

SPRINGFIELD – A measure that would ban the use of electronic cigarettes inside of public buildings in Illinois needs only a signature from Gov.
For detail: rrstar.com
Published May 11, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: reuters.com

Portugal to ban smoking in most places, restrict tobacco sales

A pastry chef smokes as he talks on the phone in downtown Lisbon April 2, 2014. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/File Photo LISBON, May 11 (Reuters) - Portugal's government on Thursday presented legislation to extend a ban on smoking to outdoor areas including covered terraces and to restrict tobacco sales, as it hopes to raise a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
For detail: reuters.com
Published May 11, 2023
[FCTC COPD Tobacco]

Source: phrp.com.au

How tobacco companies use the revolving door between government and industry to influence policymaking: an Australian case study

Tobacco impact on quality of life, a cross-sectional study of smokers, snuff-users and non-users of tobacco Tobacco smoking is a major public health issue, and also affects health-related quality of life.
For detail: phrp.com.au
Published May 11, 2023
[Promotion FED E-Cigarette]

Source: eurekalert.org

98% of TikTok videos promote vaping, putting teens at risk: Study

New Curtin University research has found TikTok’s policies on the promotion of vaping are frequently violated, putting the social media platform’s predominantly young users at potential risk of e-cigarette exposure and use.
For detail: eurekalert.org
Published May 10, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: wrangellsentinel.com

E-cigarette tax legislation caught up in cloud of questions

Legislation to impose a state tax on e-cigarettes and vaping devices appears headed to next year’s legislative work list.
For detail: wrangellsentinel.com
Published May 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: uq.edu.au

Solving the problem of youth vaping

Despite laws intended to protect young people from NVPs, youth vaping in Australia has continued to rise.
For detail: uq.edu.au
Published May 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: thestar.com.my

Groups: Regulate vaping to combat youth smoking

Harm reduction call: There are concerns from certain quarters on how vaping will be marketed to the public.Harm reduction call: There are concerns from certain quarters on how vaping will be marketed to the public.
For detail: thestar.com.my
Published May 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: theguardian.com

Almost half of tobacco lobbyists in Australia have held positions in government, study finds

Understanding the links between tobacco companies, their lobbyists and Australian politics “was like doing a complex, 5,000-piece jigsaw with many missing or blank pieces”, Cancer Council NSW researcher Melissa Jones says.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 10, 2023
[FCTC TCC Tobacco]

Source: thefinancialexpress.com.bd

Illicit tobacco & industry interference in Bangladesh

On January 2016, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed the noble vision that Bangladesh will be a tobacco-free country by 2040.
For detail: thefinancialexpress.com.bd
Published May 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: stuff.co.nz

Why an anti-smoking group doesn't support a ban on vaping

OPINION: Vaping is far less harmful than smoking and is helping millions worldwide to quit the deadly habit.
For detail: stuff.co.nz
Published May 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: risingkashmir.com

Govt cautions against electronic cigarettes promotion at media events

The Central government has cautioned media houses against promoting e-cigarettes at any events organised by them.
For detail: risingkashmir.com
Published May 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news.sky.com

TikTok vaping adverts for Elf Bar and HQD Tech - one featuring Gogglebox star - banned by UK watchdog

After a judgement by the Advertising Standards Authority, TikTok said the adverts violated its own policies and guidelines, and breached its terms of service, which prevents the advertising of cigarettes and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
For detail: news.sky.com
Published May 10, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: news.bloomberglaw.com

Menthol E-Cigarette Maker Fights FDA Market Ban at Third Circuit

The FDA defended its first-ever marketing denial orders for menthol e-cigarette products in court Tuesday after manufacturer Logic Technology Development LLC challenged the regulator’s action as arbitrary and capricious.
For detail: news.bloomberglaw.com
Published May 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: kgns.tv

UISD assembles its new task force against vaping

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Concerns regarding the use of electronic cigarettes among teens continue in several communities, including Laredo.
For detail: kgns.tv
Published May 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: guild.org.au

Vaping and smoking measures

Almost 10 per cent of Australians (2 million adults) still smoke tobacco daily.
For detail: guild.org.au
Published May 09, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: wreg.com

Tipton County cracks down on illegal sale of vaping products

TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Vaping products being sold to minors is a problem plaguing many big cities and smaller Mid-South communities.
For detail: wreg.com
Published May 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: westhawaiitoday.com

Health advocates praise vape bill’s passage

These are some of the reactions to news that the state Legislature approved a bill that health advocates have been asking for year after year to address the state’s youth vaping crisis.
For detail: westhawaiitoday.com
Published May 09, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: themeghalayan.com

Australia follows India to ban vaping as it becomes an epidemic among teens

Australia has become the 47th country to ban vaping and join countries like India, Singapore, Thailand, Argentina, Japan, Brazil, which have earlier banned e-cigarettes.
For detail: themeghalayan.com
Published May 09, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: theage.com.au

Vape retailers fear ban on e-cigarettes will send their businesses up in smoke

Owners of Melbourne’s legal e-cigarette stores say they could be forced out of business by the federal government’s proposed vape ban.
For detail: theage.com.au
Published May 09, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news.sky.com

Lawmakers pass bill to ban smoking, vaping in a car with a child

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama lawmakers passed House Bill 3, which will prohibit smoking and vaping in a car with a child that is 14 years old or younger.
For detail: news.sky.com
Published May 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news.bloomberglaw.com

BAT’s North Korea Sanctions Deal Hints at US Approach to Russia

The Justice Department’s $630 million settlement with British American Tobacco plc for evading North Korea sanctions offers a potential road map for multinationals facing heightened US scrutiny over dealings in Russia.
For detail: news.bloomberglaw.com
Published May 09, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: healthymale.org.au

Vaping: Safer alternative or a big concern?

Vapes, or e-cigarettes, have become such a big issue in Australia that some schools are installing vape detectors in bathrooms to deter students from using them.
For detail: healthymale.org.au
Published May 09, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: forbes.com

Loneliness May Be As Dangerous As Smoking. Here’s Why Employers Should Care

Social disconnection is as unhealthy as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. It harms workplaces and ... [+] workers.
For detail: forbes.com
Published May 09, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: filtermag.org

Why I’m Still Fiercely Optimistic About Tobacco Harm Reduction

Harm reduction is often misconceived as policies and practices introduced by governments and delivered by experts.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published May 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: directorsblog.nih.gov

10 Years of Protecting Public Health Through Tobacco Regulatory Research

Headlines like these highlight a real challenge for people who want to protect kids from the harms of using tobacco products.
For detail: directorsblog.nih.gov
Published May 09, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: aa.com.tr

Illegal in several countries, vaping dealt another blow in Australia


For detail: aa.com.tr
Published May 08, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: see.news

Philip Morris International Releases Integrated Report 2022

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) released its fourth annual Integrated Report today.
For detail: see.news
Published May 08, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: pulmonologyadvisor.com

Vaping in Adolescents May Have Little Effect on Subsequent Cigarette Smoking

Vaping behavior has little effect on whether adolescents in the US who have never smoked cigarettes will begin smoking cigarettes, or whether adolescents who do begin smoking cigarettes continue to smoke, according to study findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open.
For detail: pulmonologyadvisor.com
Published May 08, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: koreabiomed.com

Exposure to e-cigarette ads leads to 1.5 times more e-cigarette use among youth

A National Cancer Center (NCC) research team has found that exposure to e-cigarette advertisements in retail stores, on the internet and social media, can increase e-cigarette use by 1.5 times among young adults worldwide.
For detail: koreabiomed.com
Published May 08, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: healio.com

Cigarette smoking in 2021 lowest since 1965

Although prevalence of cigarette smoking decreased, cigarettes were still the most used tobacco product in 2021.
For detail: healio.com
Published May 08, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: 9news.com.au

Two boys hospitalised after severe reaction to vape in Melbourne

Two high school students have been taken to hospital after suffering a severe reaction to a vaping product in Melbourne.
For detail: 9news.com.au
Published May 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tribuneindia.com

Chamba edu institutions to be made tobacco-free: DC

Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan has started a campaign to make all educational institutions in the district tobacco-free within the next three months.
For detail: tribuneindia.com
Published May 07, 2023
[FCTC Cigarette]

Source: punchng.com

Dangers of electronic cigarette smoking

The American Lung Association defines an electronic cigarette (aka e-cigar, JUUL or vape pen) as a device which uses a battery to heat up a ‘special liquid’ into an aerosol or vaporiser that users inhale.
For detail: punchng.com
Published May 07, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: newsroom.co.nz

Why NZ should not copy Australian vape clampdown

The Australian position on vaping is too extreme and, frankly, punitive towards people who smoke Opinion: I don’t vape or smoke, and I don’t have teenage children, but I have a family member who was a youth smoker and now vapes, and who I would ideally prefer to quit.
For detail: newsroom.co.nz
Published May 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

How the crackdown on vaping could actually make dangerous devices EASIER for kids to access: 'You can't make it more illegal that it already is'

Experts are divided over whether proposed new vaping reforms will stamp out a rise in its use among young Australians, or fuel an uptake of smoking.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published May 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cureus.com

Evaluation of Nicotine Dependence Among Smokeless Tobacco Users Using the Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependence Scale for Smokeless Tobacco

Cite this article as: Shaashi Uday H, Pethagounder Thangavelu R, Rajaram Mohan K, et al. (May 06, 2023) Evaluation of Nicotine Dependence Among Smokeless Tobacco Users Using the Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependence Scale for Smokeless Tobacco.
For detail: cureus.com
Published May 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Filipino Smokers Have Quit Options

Adult Filipino tobacco smokers who wish to quit should be given more alternatives to help them gradually decrease their nicotine consumption, a research group said, reports GMA News Online.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Israel’s Mulls Vaping Restrictions

Israel’s health ministry discussed the possibility of banning marketing of electronic cigarettes, according to i24 News.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 05, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

Early smoking cessation associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis

Quitting smoking early was associated with higher survival rates following a lung cancer diagnosis, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 05, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Restricting e-liquid flavors may help adolescents and young adults to stop using e-cigarettes

Getting many adolescents and young adults to stop using e-cigarettes may be as simple as doing away with flavored versions of the product, according to new research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

California says new cigarettes appear to violate state’s flavored tobacco ban

California's attorney general is warning two tobacco companies that their new cigarettes appear to violate a state ban on most flavored tobacco products that was upheld by voters last year.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

California says new cigarettes appear to violate state’s flavored tobacco ban

California's attorney general is warning two tobacco companies that their new cigarettes appear to violate a state ban on most flavored tobacco products that was upheld by voters last year.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news.bloomberglaw.com

Cigarette Smoking Drops to Lowest US Level Since 1965 (Correct)

Cigarette smoking rates sank to their lowest US level in more than half a century, according to the latest government figures, although tobacco use remained high as consumers pivot to alternative products.
For detail: news.bloomberglaw.com
Published May 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: jordannews.jo

Citizens complain about high tobacco prices in stores

AMMAN — Citizens have raised concerns about the increasing prices of some tobacco products in commercial stores, despite the government's assurance that it will not impose new taxes during this year and will not raise previously imposed taxes.
For detail: jordannews.jo
Published May 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: fortune.com

Cigarette smoking plunges to the lowest level in half a century as people pivot to vaping and healthier lifestyles

Cigarette smoking rates sank to their lowest US level in more than half a century, according to the latest government figures, although tobacco use remained high as consumers pivot to alternative products.
For detail: fortune.com
Published May 05, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: cochranelibrary.com

Nicotine receptor partial agonists for smoking cessation - Livingstone-Banks, J - 2023

Our site uses cookies to improve your experience. You can find out more about our use of cookies in About Cookies, including instructions on how to turn off cookies if you wish to do so.
For detail: cochranelibrary.com
Published May 05, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: businessday.ng

The effect of tobacco use on our personal health

Olajide stared at his wedding picture. They looked so happy. Like they were at peace.
For detail: businessday.ng
Published May 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wcnc.com

VERIFY: More young people in NC using e-cigarettes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New CDC reports show the number of people vaping is growing faster than traditional cigarettes.
For detail: wcnc.com
Published May 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: time.com

Cigarette Smoking in the U.S. Drops to Lowest Level Since 1965

Cigarette smoking rates sank to their lowest U.S. level in more than half a century, according to the latest government figures, although tobacco use remained high as consumers pivot to alternative products.
For detail: time.com
Published May 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: theguardian.com

Australia’s tobacco tax is among the highest in the world

Australians already pay some of the highest tobacco tax in the world but a pack of cigarettes will become even dearer as the government aims to reduce the number of daily smokers to below 10% of the population by 2025 and below 5% by 2030.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: mirror.co.uk

Drivers warned over vaping behind the wheel of cars - and even face mega £5,000 fine

The act of vaping or smoking in a car is not banned, and smoking in a car is only prohibited if with a closed roof with anyone under 18 is prohibited - but you could still face a huge £5,000 fine Drivers who vape could get slapped with a £5,000 fine if vaping behind the wheel causes an accident.
For detail: mirror.co.uk
Published May 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: healio.com

Exclusive e-cigarette use not linked to heightened risk for wheeze

Use of only electronic-nicotine delivery systems did not raise the odds for wheezing; however, when used in current and former cigarette smokers, it showed a small elevated risk, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
For detail: healio.com
Published May 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

The teenage vaping crisis could be nipped in the bud if fruit and menthol flavors were banned, a study suggests.

Seventy percent of current vapers aged 14 to 21 said they would kick the habit if the devices tasted like normal cigarettes.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published May 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Restricting e-cigarettes to ‘tobacco flavour’ could slash teens vapers by 70 per cent

Ditching fruit flavours would significantly reduce the appeal of vaping among the young, according to research.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published May 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: conveniencestore.co.uk

Smoking ban ‘would fuel huge tobacco black market’ warns lobby group

Suggestions by former chancellor George Osborne to ban smoking have sparked warnings of a rise in illicit tobacco trade.
For detail: conveniencestore.co.uk
Published May 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: coastalbreezenews.com

Study reveals alternative to get teens to stop vaping

Offering only tobacco e-cigarettes could put most teenagers and young adults off vaping, according to a new study.
For detail: coastalbreezenews.com
Published May 04, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: bmj.com

Australia bans all vapes except on prescription to stem use in children

The importation and sale of all e-cigarettes, regardless of whether they are labelled as containing nicotine or not, will soon be banned in Australia, unless they are supplied by prescription through a licensed pharmacist.
For detail: bmj.com
Published May 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: afr.com

Australia’s vaping problem (and the $234m plan to fix it)

The Australian government says it will spend $234 million to stamp out non-prescription vaping in a bid to prevent a new generation of nicotine addicts, including smokers.
For detail: afr.com
Published May 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

No fines issued despite rampant selling of illegal vapes in WA, as parent vents frustration

Reece Russell says he collects most of the vapes he disposes of from WA secondary schools.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published May 04, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: abc.net.au

Mt Clear College students tackle youth vaping with video series

A Ballarat year 10 class has produced a series of videos to help tackle youth vaping, as a nationwide crackdown on recreational use of the devices is launched.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published May 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: youtube.com

Australia bans recreational vaping in e-cigarette crackdown | ANC

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published May 03, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: who.int

WHO and tobacco control partners urge countries not to partner or work with the tobacco industry

WHO is concerned with continued attempts by the tobacco industry and their surrogates to further its interests to influence scientific research, public perception, policy making, and the media; all aimed to ensure proliferation and sale of nicotine and tobacco products.
For detail: who.int
Published May 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

France Considers Ban on Disposables

The French government may ban disposable electronic cigarettes by the end of this year, Health Minister Francois Braun said on May 3, according to Barron’s.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: timesnownews.com

Woman Takes Up Vaping For A Year, Says She Feels Like She Is Being 'Suffocated To Death'

For a California woman, switching to a vape proved to be a deadly and that too within only one year of use.
For detail: timesnownews.com
Published May 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Australia’s new vaping import ban: what we do and don’t know so far

New vaping reforms announced on Monday will see the importation of nicotine and non-nicotine vaping products banned in Australia except to pharmacies, along with a range of other measures.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: theguardian.com

Ban smoking and tax fruit juice, says George Osborne

Smoking should be banned and the sugar tax extended to include fruit juice and milkshakes, George Osborne has said.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: theconversation.com

Can vaping help people quit smoking? It’s unlikely

Simon Chapman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published May 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: sydney.edu.au

Can vaping help people quit smoking? It's unlikely

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler has announced a major policy shift on vaping. Its two primary objectives are to make it harder for children and non-smokers to access vapes and to allow people trying to quit smoking to access nicotine vapes with a prescription.
For detail: sydney.edu.au
Published May 03, 2023
[COPD Vaping]

Source: sciencebasedmedicine.org

Is Australia’s Planned Vaping Ban A Good Idea?

Australia plans to ban recreational vaping in a move designed to head off what they fear is an industry that will get a new generation of young people addicted to nicotine.
For detail: sciencebasedmedicine.org
Published May 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: rnz.co.nz

Urgent debate needed on future on vaping in New Zealand - GP

The Australian federal government has announced tough new measures in an effort to stop young people vaping.
For detail: rnz.co.nz
Published May 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: lemonde.fr

France weighing ban on disposable e-cigarettes

The potential ban on disposable electronic cigarettes, known as 'puffs' in France, may form part of a new anti-smoking plan the Health Ministry is working on for the coming five years.
For detail: lemonde.fr
Published May 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: jpost.com

Health Ministry to start fighting plague of vaping among minors

Although it has not yet prohibited vaping by children and teens as the Australian government has this week, the ministry said it has established a national team to re-examine its hands-off policy.
For detail: jpost.com
Published May 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: hindustantimes.com

23 fined during anti-tobacco drive in Mohali

During the anti-tobacco drive, some street vendors were caught selling cigarettes without any pictorial warning on them whereas some were selling imported cigarettes in violation of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition) Act, 2003 An anti-tobacco team from the district health department issued 23 challans and collected ₹3,200 as fine from violators during a drive in Mohali.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published May 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: financialpost.com

A Defining Moment for Tobacco Harm Reduction: FEELM Shares the Stage With Industry Giants to Reducing Smoking Rates and Save Lives

LONDON — FEELM, the flagship atomization technology brand belonging to SMOORE – a global leader in atomisation technology solutions – today joined global health advocates, leading scientists, politicians, and industry experts at a virtual conference on tobacco harm reduction.
For detail: financialpost.com
Published May 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: cureus.com

Measuring the Effect of Smoking or Tobacco Use on Vertigo Among the Adult Population in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Cite this article as: Alateeq M, Hafiz T A, Alnizari O (May 03, 2023) Measuring the Effect of Smoking or Tobacco Use on Vertigo Among the Adult Population in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
For detail: cureus.com
Published May 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: croakey.org

Crackdown on vaping and tobacco industries draws global acclaim

In the most significant tobacco and vaping control reforms in years, the Albanese Government has announced a range of measures aimed at reducing the prevalence of tobacco use, its associated harms and reducing the risk of a new generation of people becoming addicted to nicotine.
For detail: croakey.org
Published May 03, 2023
[0]

Source: bbc.com

Cigarettes and tobacco worth £2m seized in County Tyrone

A 70-year-old man was arrested after millions of pounds worth of cigarettes and tobacco were seized by customs officials and police.
For detail: bbc.com
Published May 02, 2023
[FED Vaping]

Source: wcia.com

Champaign teens fed up with vaping at school launch campaign

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA)– Two Central High School students are fed up with seeing classmates vape inside their school, now they are doing something about it.
For detail: wcia.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: voanews.com

e-Cigarette Crackdown Planned in Australia

Disposable vapes used by more than a million Australians will be banned under sweeping new reforms.
For detail: voanews.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Pakistan Expects Tax Hike to Boost Revenue

Pakistan’s government expects to collect PKR60 billion ($211.42 million) in additional revenue after increasing the federal excise duty on tobacco products, reports the Pakistan Observer.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thedailystar.net

Australia to ban recreational vaping in e-cig crackdown

A saleswoman holds an e-cigarette as she demonstrates vaping at the Vape Shop that sells e-cigarette products in Beijing, China January 30, 2019.
For detail: thedailystar.net
Published May 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: theconversation.com

Why tobacco companies’ warnings about a black market are inflated

Janet Hoek receives funding from the Health Research Council of New Zealand and New Zealand Cancer Society; she has previously received grants from the Royal Society Marsden Fund.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thecentersquare.com

Cigarette tax increase not in Indiana lawmakers' plans this year

(The Center Square) – Proponents of raising the cigarette tax in Indiana came away disappointed when the General Assembly decided not to take that step during this year’s session, which ended last week.
For detail: thecentersquare.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: statnews.com

Tobacco control groups oppose a bill targeting disposable vapes — because they worry RJ Reynolds is behind it

WASHINGTON — There’s a new bill in Congress meant to crack down on the cheap disposable vapes, like Puff Bar, that are increasingly popular with kids.
For detail: statnews.com
Published May 02, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: scmp.com

Australia cracks down on vapes, e-cigarettes to stop ‘next generation of nicotine addicts’

Australia will ban single-use disposable vapes, halt imports of non-prescription versions, and restrict how much nicotine e-cigarettes may contain ‘Vaping was sold as a therapeutic product to help long-term smokers quit.
For detail: scmp.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: sciencedirect.com

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) aerosol constituent deposition and nicotine retention in the human oral cavity

Measurement of the dynamics and deposition of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) aerosols in the human oral cavity is challenging due to thermodynamic instabilities of the puff.
For detail: sciencedirect.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: racgp.org.au

How will the vaping crackdown impact GPs?

Nicotine vaping products featuring bright colours and different flavours will become illegal once the new restrictions come into force.
For detail: racgp.org.au
Published May 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: phillytrib.com

Tips to be Fit: Some good strategies to stop smoking

Cigarette smoking is responsible for half million deaths per year in the United States. 50,000 people die from secondhand smoke exposure.
For detail: phillytrib.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nptelegraph.com

Judge rules Nebraska can't regulate tribe's tobacco sales on Winnebago Reservation

WINNEBAGO -- With a five-year court battle decided in its favor, the Winnebago Tribe's economic development leaders hope to grow the market for tobacco products produced on the northeast Nebraska reservation.
For detail: nptelegraph.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: npr.org

Australia will crack down on illegal vape sales in a bid to reduce teen use

Australia's government will crack down on recreational vape sales and enforce a requirement that products such as e-cigarettes be sold only in pharmacies with a prescription.
For detail: npr.org
Published May 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news-medical.net

Can smoking cigarettes alter your bone structure?

In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers conducted in situ analyses of tissue samples from individuals who smoked, were former smokers, or never smoked to understand the mechanisms through which exposure to cigarette smoke causes alterations in bone structure.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: newscientist.com

Australia to ban nicotine-free vapes in push to end recreational use

Under new rules in Australia, e-cigarettes will be more tightly regulated as prescription-only pharmaceutical products and nicotine-free vapes will be banned completely Vaping will be more tightly regulated under new legislation in Australia.
For detail: newscientist.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news.sky.com

Australia to ban recreational vaping in crackdown on e-cigarettes

Under the new rules, vapes will only be sold in pharmacies to help smokers quit and require "pharmaceutical type" packaging.
For detail: news.sky.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: lexology.com

Is Growing Tobacco Illegal in Australia?

Distinct from vaping laws in Australia, organised crimes are involving themselves with illegal Tobacco trade to fund other illegal activities.
For detail: lexology.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: kclinc.org

Warning for teachers, parents: Tobacco is changing and teens are the targets

Beware: Electronic cigarettes, little cigars, smokeless products, sweet candy flavors, and new products designed to hide addiction in plain sight — the next generation of dangerous and deceptive tobacco products is here and doesn’t look anything like a pack of cigarettes.
For detail: kclinc.org
Published May 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: jdsupra.com

British American Tobacco Pays $629 Million to Settle Violations of North Korea Sanctions (Part I of II)

The Justice Department warned companies that sanctions enforcement is the “new FCPA.” DOJ just delivered its first salvo to back up its message.
For detail: jdsupra.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: health.gov.au

Taking action on smoking and vaping

The Albanese Government is taking strong action to reduce smoking and stamp out vaping – particularly among young Australians – through stronger legislation, enforcement, education and support.
For detail: health.gov.au
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: filmdaily.co

How to Find the Nicotine Strength for your Daily Routine and Personal Preferences

Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking cigarettes for many people around the world. One of the most important factors in vaping is finding the right nicotine strength that works for your daily routine and personal preferences.
For detail: filmdaily.co
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: euronews.com

Australia to ban recreational vaping and restrict e-cigarette sales to pharmacies

Australia says vapes will only be sold in pharmacies and require "pharmaceutical-type" packaging. Australia plans to ban non-prescription vaping and wants e-cigarette sales to be confined to helping tobacco smokers quit.
For detail: euronews.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: eurekalert.org

Considering the effects of menthol and e-cigarette flavors for people who smoke cigarettes

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wrestles with the best way to regulate a legal but deadly product – cigarettes – it turns to scientists with expertise in tobacco control to determine the most effective steps it can take.
For detail: eurekalert.org
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: erienewsnow.com

Australia to ban recreational vaping in major crackdown on e-cigarettes as teen use soars

The Australian government will ban e-cigarettes through a heavy set of controls on imports and packaging to discourage vaping, especially among teens, under its biggest smoking reforms in more than a decade.
For detail: erienewsnow.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: edition.cnn.com

Australia to ban recreational vaping in major crackdown on e-cigarettes as teen use soars

Teenage vaping has been linked to psychological issues, headaches, stomachaches and significant addictions to nicotine.
For detail: edition.cnn.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: deseret.com

Opinion: There’s a loophole in the FDA’s ban of e-cigarettes and vapes

If we don’t close the disposable e-cigarette loophole, these kid-friendly flavors will continue to entice youth to vape A group of three teenage boys with an e-cigarette.
For detail: deseret.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: colorado.edu

Does the sweet seduction of flavored tobacco make quitting harder?

Study led by CU Boulder researcher finds that flavored-tobacco products reduce likelihood of later cessation, but researchers say more investigation is needed As a senior studying psychology and neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder, Christine Steeger (Psych’03) took a job at a large residential treatment center for youth in nearby Westminster.
For detail: colorado.edu
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: cnbc.com

Australia to ban recreational vaping in e-cigarette crackdown

Australia banned recreational vaping and tightened other aspects of e-cigarette laws on Tuesday in the biggest crackdown on the tobacco industry in more than a decade to try to stop an alarming rise in teenage vaping.
For detail: cnbc.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: cbc.ca

Australia to ban recreational vaping in e-cigarette crackdown

Strict regulations come as Canada accused of foot-dragging on restricting sales of flavoured vapes A young person's profile is shown in silhouette as they hold a vape pen in one hand and blow vapour out their nose.
For detail: cbc.ca
Published May 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: cabinradio.ca

Hospital smoking area shut down by Environmental Health

A designated smoking area just outside Yellowknife’s hospital has been shut down by the NWT’s chief environmental health officer because it is illegal.
For detail: cabinradio.ca
Published May 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bbc.com

Australia to ban recreational vaping in major public health move

Recreational vaping will be banned in Australia, as part of a major crackdown amid what experts say is an "epidemic".
For detail: bbc.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: aljazeera.com

Australia to ban recreational vaping in ‘Big Tobacco’ crackdown

Australia will ban single-use disposable vapes, halt imports of non-prescription versions, and restrict how much nicotine e-cigarettes may contain.
For detail: aljazeera.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ajmc.com

e-Cigarette Use Likely Not Independently Associated With Wheezing Symptoms

Current cigarette and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) were associated with elevated wheezing, but not ENDS use alone, according to a new study.
For detail: ajmc.com
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Not a single vaping product containing nicotine has TGA approval

The federal government has unveiled a major crackdown on recreational vaping, in a bid to stamp out soaring usage, especially among young Australians.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published May 02, 2023
[Pharmaceutical Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Vapes to be banned for recreational use, 'pharmaceutical' packaging to be required under crackdown

Vapes will be heavily regulated and the importation of all e-cigarettes will be strictly controlled under a federal government crackdown on the smoking alternative.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published May 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: 1news.co.nz

Australia to ban recreational vaping in health crackdown

It's been described as Australia's public health menace, and now vapes are set to become even more difficult to come by.
For detail: 1news.co.nz
Published May 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: world-heart-federation.org

Indonesian Heart Foundation takes action against tobacco ads targeting schools

The Indonesian Heart Foundation successfully implemented the “Sekolah Tanpa Advertising Rokok” (School with No Cigarette Advertisement) – STAR initiative from October 2022 to February 2023 in five cities across Indonesia, with the support of the Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation and the World Heart Federation through the World Heart Grants programme.
For detail: world-heart-federation.org
Published May 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: wildcat.arizona.edu

UA study offers a free 6-step process to quit nicotine… on your phone

A study being done at the University of Arizona is dedicated to helping participants quit smoking in a short period of time, with accessible services and support available over the phone.
For detail: wildcat.arizona.edu
Published May 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: whnt.com

Legislation passes bill to ban smoking, vaping in car with minor

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) – Alabama legislators have passed a bill to ban smoking or vaping inside a vehicle with a minor.
For detail: whnt.com
Published May 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vaping360.com

Hawaii: Legislature Passes 70% Vape Tax

Last Friday, Hawaiian state legislators passed a “tax parity” law that applies the same tax rate to vaping products as combustible cigarettes.
For detail: vaping360.com
Published May 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Bangladesh Urged Against Interference

Bangladesh should monitor the tobacco industry’s attempts to influence the formulation and implementation of graphic health warnings, according to a new study in the British Medical Journal’s Tobacco Control, reports United News of Bangladesh.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published May 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccofreekids.org

New York Agreement to Raise the…

New York Agreement to Raise the Cigarette Tax Is a Win for Kids and Health, but State Missed an Opportunity to Do More by Cracking Down on Flavored Tobacco Statement of Matthew L.
For detail: tobaccofreekids.org
Published May 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Australia to ban non-prescription vapes in biggest smoking reforms in a decade

The Australian government will ban the importation of nonprescription vaping products – including those that do not contain nicotine – in the most significant tobacco and vaping control measures in the country in a decade.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published May 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: swissinfo.ch

Geneva to ban smoking in some outdoor public places

Around one in four people in Switzerland smokes – a stable trend over the past decade – while the figure is slightly higher among 15- to 24-year-olds (31.7%).
For detail: swissinfo.ch
Published May 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: spectrumlocalnews.com

Buying cig­a­rettes in New York is about to get more expensive

New York is raising the tax on cigarettes by $1 a pack — a move that anti-tobacco advocates worry is half a loaf, but convenience store groups believe will only lead to an expansion of an underground market of illicit sales.
For detail: spectrumlocalnews.com
Published May 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: raps.org

FDA issues final guidance on nicotine replacement therapy

The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) on Monday issued a final guidance to assist sponsors interested in developing nicotine replacement therapy drug products (NRT) products to help patients stop smoking.
For detail: raps.org
Published May 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: publichealth.jhu.edu

How the FDA Can Help More People Stop Smoking

Millions of Americans want to quit smoking, but existing smoking cessation products don’t work for everyone. Tobacco experts say the FDA can do more to bring new therapies to market.
For detail: publichealth.jhu.edu
Published May 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: phys.org

Tackling e-cigarettes: One path forward in the fight against e-waste pollution

Mounting evidence over the past decade has signaled to the dangers of e-cigarette use for individual consumers.
For detail: phys.org
Published May 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: palatkadailynews.com

Officials: Local schools facing vaping ‘epidemic’

These vapes and electronic cigarettes were confiscated from a single Putnam County school over the course of a month.
For detail: palatkadailynews.com
Published May 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: drgnews.com

US adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday (April 27, 2023).
For detail: drgnews.com
Published May 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: canada.ca

Tobacco and addiction

Tobacco products are highly addictive. Nicotine, the drug in tobacco that causes addiction, is as addictive as heroin or cocaine.
For detail: canada.ca
Published May 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: americanpharmaceuticalreview.com

FDA Issues Final Nicotine Replacement Therapy Drug Products Guidance

The FDA issued a final guidance for industry titled Smoking Cessation and Related Indications: Developing Nicotine Replacement Therapy Drug Products, which replaces the draft guidance of the same name published in February 2019.
For detail: americanpharmaceuticalreview.com

News Excerpts of April-2023

Published Apr 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: saudigazette.com.sa

Sponsored: A case for Tobacco Harm Reduction in Saudi Arabia

The scientific consensus recognises that most of the harm associated with smoking is caused by the smoke that is inhaled from burning of tobacco – not, as some incorrectly believe, by the nicotine.
For detail: saudigazette.com.sa
Published Apr 30, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: canadianinquirer.net

No, vapes aren’t 95% less harmful than cigarettes. Here’s how this decade-old myth took off

Even this year, harm-reduction experts have used the factoid to argue vaping is less harmful than smoking and that Australia could look to other countries that legally sell vapes to adults without prescription.
For detail: canadianinquirer.net
Published Apr 29, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thestar.com.my

Vietnam raises alarm over e-cigarette usage among students in country

HANOI, April 29 (Bernama-Xinhua): Vietnam has recorded rising numbers of poisoning cases due to e-cigarettes and heated cigarette products, Xinhua quoted a Vietnam News has reported.
For detail: thestar.com.my
Published Apr 29, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: deseret.com

Even though cigarette smoking has plummeted in the U.S., e-cigarettes are rising

Fewer adults in the U.S. are smoking cigarettes, but the rate of e-cigarettes is increasing, according to information released from the CDC.
For detail: deseret.com
Published Apr 29, 2023
[FCTC PHW Tobacco]

Source: cureus.com

Does the Graphic Health Warning on Tobacco Products Have an Influence on Tobacco Consumers in India? A Scoping Review

Cite this article as: Mudey A, Shukla A, Choudhari S G, et al. (April 29, 2023) Does the Graphic Health Warning on Tobacco Products Have an Influence on Tobacco Consumers in India? A Scoping Review.
For detail: cureus.com
Published Apr 29, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: channelnewsasia.com

Commentary: No, vapes aren’t 95% less harmful than cigarettes. Here’s how this decade-old myth took off

Harm-reduction experts still use this piece of misinformation to argue for legally selling vapes to adults without prescriptions, says this University of Melbourne professor.
For detail: channelnewsasia.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: wfsb.com

5th grader found vaping in Enfield school

ENFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - E-cigarette dangers are front and center in Enfield after a 5th grader was caught vaping at school.
For detail: wfsb.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: webmd.com

You’ve Quit Smoking With Vaping. Now What?

Natalie, a member of the nicotine addiction support group at the University of California San Francisco’s Fontana Tobacco Treatment Center, switched from traditional cigarettes to vaping but found the electronic version just as addictive and eventually decided to quit using nicotine completely.
For detail: webmd.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: vaping360.com

Adult Smoking Rate Drops Again as Vaping Climbs

The smoking rate in 2022 among adult Americans dropped to its lowest rate since health officials began measuring it, according to survey results released yesterday.
For detail: vaping360.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Tobacco Regulation Not Violation of Rights

Malaysia’s anticipated tobacco control bill will not deprive citizens of personal liberties and equality, according to the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC), reports Malay Mail.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thenews.com.pk

‘Tobacco ailments result in huge health losses’

PESHAWAR: A recent report by a private organisation has said that tobacco-induced sickness places an annual economic cost of Rs615 billion, or 1.6% of Pakistan’s GDP, on the country.
For detail: thenews.com.pk
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thenews.com.pk

Smoking hits new low in America

WASHINGTON: Smoking has never been less popular in the United States, with only one in nine American adults reporting lighting up in 2022, the lowest rate in history, according to data released on Thursday.
For detail: thenews.com.pk
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: theadvertiser.com

Louisiana Legislature House panel moves bill to ban flavored vaping products

BATON ROUGE–The House Judiciary Committee voted 7-3 Thursday to advance a bill prohibiting flavored nicotine products used in vaping. HB 179 was authored by Rep. William Wheat, R-Ponchatoula.
For detail: theadvertiser.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: sciencealert.com

The Most Commonly Repeated Vaping Statistic Is Fake

It's 2013. The Harlem Shake is on the radio and e-cigarettes are becoming a thing. A group of researchers convene to discuss these and other products containing nicotine.
For detail: sciencealert.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: richmondbizsense.com

New restrictions on vape and CBD shops approved in Chesterfield

Chesterfield County has enacted zoning rules to regulate the operation of new specialty stores that sell vaping, hemp and similar products.
For detail: richmondbizsense.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: prnewswire.com

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids President Says FDA Must Finalize Rules to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Without Delay - They Will Have a Profound Impact on the Nation's Health, Especially Among Black Americans

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago today, the FDA announced that it was proposing rules to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars – products the tobacco industry has intentionally marketed to kids, Black Americans and other communities at enormous cost in health and lives.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news.yahoo.com

No, vapes aren't 95% less harmful than cigarettes. Here's how this decade-old myth took off

It’s 2013. The Harlem Shake is on the radio and e-cigarettes are becoming a thing. A group of researchers convene to discuss these and other products containing nicotine.
For detail: news.yahoo.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[0]

Source: malaysiakini.com

LETTER

LETTER | Amid concerns that the highly-addictive vape products are being deliberately targeted at youngsters, the government needs to re-evaluate the laws on vaping.
For detail: malaysiakini.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: healthcentral.com

How Smoking Puts Your Bones at Risk

Puffing can rob your skeleton of vital nutrients, leaving you vulnerable to fractures. Learn how it works, and how to lower your osteoporosis risk.
For detail: healthcentral.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ft.lk

Tobacco farmers sidelined by policy; wider fallout not considered

Tobacco farming is profitable, both for its farmers as well as for the country. Hence, it is vital that this remains a sincere consideration in the economic, regulatory, and environmental landscapes in Sri Lanka Tobacco leaf farmers are amongst the unsung heroes of Sri Lanka’s domestic economy, infusing over Rs.
For detail: ft.lk
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ft.com

The sweet-tasting allure of the vape

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Health news every morning.
For detail: ft.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: betterretailing.com

Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association calls for higher fines for illicit tobacco sellers

The Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) is calling for higher fines for illicit tobacco sellers after it found seven in 10 smokers bought illicit tobacco last year.
For detail: betterretailing.com
Published Apr 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: aberdeenlive.news

Vaping industry unveils 22-point plan to make disposable e-cigs less damaging to environment

The UK Vaping Industry Association's 'greenprint' was dismissed as 'too little, too late' by leading campaigners calling for a ban. Aberdeen City Council will consider the issue next week Around 1.3million disposable vapes are thrown away in the UK every week.
For detail: aberdeenlive.news
Published Apr 27, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: wsiltv.com

US cigarette smoking rate falls to historic low, but e-cigarette use keeps climbing

The percentage of adults who smoked cigarettes in the United States fell to a historic low last year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.
For detail: wsiltv.com
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: webmd.com

Turning to Vaping to Stop Smoking Not a Simple Solution

Federal Register: “Modifications To Labeling of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use.
For detail: webmd.com
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccotactics.org

E-cigarettes: The Basics

This page gives a basic summary of what e-cigarettes are, how they work and what they contain.
For detail: tobaccotactics.org
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thehill.com

Cigarette smoking at all-time low among adults; e-cigarette use rises

A record-low number of adults reported cigarette use in 2022, while reported usage of electronic cigarettes rose among adults.
For detail: thehill.com
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: theconversation.com

No, vapes aren’t 95% less harmful than cigarettes. Here’s how this decade-old myth took off

Michelle Jongenelis receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. She is affiliated with the Australian Council on Smoking and Health, the Public Health Association of Australia, and the World Federation of Public Health Associations' Tobacco Control Working Group.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: pbs.org

U.S. adult cigarette smoking hits new all-time low

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday.
For detail: pbs.org
Published Apr 27, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Vaping in the presence of supplemental oxygen can lead to burns, explosions, even death

Common wisdom warns against smoking cigarettes in the presence of supplemental oxygen, whether at home, in a hospital or in an industrial setting.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Apr 27, 2023
[FED Tobacco]

Source: nation.com.pk

Philip Morris Pakistan announces financial results

KARACHI-Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited has announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. During the quarter, the company reported a total net turnover of PKR 5,822 million reflecting an increase of 8.9% vs.
For detail: nation.com.pk
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: europeansanctions.com

British American Tobacco $508 million OFAC sanctions settlement

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) has agreed to pay $508,612,492 to settle potential civil liability for apparent violations of US sanctions on North Korea and WMD proliferators.
For detail: europeansanctions.com
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: english.alarabiya.net

US adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low, e-cigarette use climbs

US cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday.
For detail: english.alarabiya.net
Published Apr 27, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: edition.cnn.com

US cigarette smoking rate falls to historic low, but e-cigarette use keeps climbing

The percentage of adults who smoked cigarettes in the United States fell to a historic low last year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found. However, e-cigarettes are becoming even more popular.
For detail: edition.cnn.com
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: csnews.com

Declining Cigarette Volumes Draw Some Concerns Among Tobacco Retailers

NEW YORK — Retailers and wholesalers in the convenience channel hold a cautious outlook in the tobacco category as consumers continue to feel pressure from outside sources.
For detail: csnews.com
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: contemporaryobgyn.net

Effects of smoking, alcohol, and coffee on female reproductive health

In a recent study, female reproductive hormone concentration and age at menopause were impacted by smoking, alcohol, and coffee consumption.
For detail: contemporaryobgyn.net
Published Apr 27, 2023
[COPD E-Cigarette]

Source: chron.com

A study found that vaping rates among Texas teens are rising faster than most states.

Researchers from the firm HelpAdvisor analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and found that Texas ranks seventh in the country for recent increases in vaping among teens and young adults.
For detail: chron.com
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: cbsnews.com

Cigarette smoking rate hits all-time low among American adults

U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday.
For detail: cbsnews.com
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: cantonrep.com

Letter to the editor: Tobacco and nicotine products should be illegal

I am writing about a topic that affects many, the addiction of smoking and vaping. Smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year.
For detail: cantonrep.com
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: baytoday.ca

Kids vaping ban debated

NDP Health Critic France Gélinas says “Vaping is not for Kids" and so is reintroducing a bill aiming to limit sales of vaping products.
For detail: baytoday.ca
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: asianews.network

Vietnam’s health ministry raises alarm about e-cigarette use among students

Many students have had to be rushed to the emergency room due to nicotine poisoning and the harmful substances in e-cigarettes and heated cigarettes.
For detail: asianews.network
Published Apr 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: apnews.com

US adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday.
For detail: apnews.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: truthinitiative.org

Tobacco and the environment

Tobacco doesn’t just negatively impact the health of individuals, it also endangers the health of the environment.
For detail: truthinitiative.org
Published Apr 26, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Focus on Harm Reduction

Experts share their insights relating to tobacco harm reduction during the May 25 In Focus webinar In the run-up to the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Panama (COP10) this November, public health professionals, industry representatives and policy experts on April 25 shared their insights into issues relating to tobacco harm reduction (THR) and sustainability as part of the GTNF’s IN FOCUS online series.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Taiwan E-Cig Investigations Increase

Taiwanese authorities are conducting more than 2,000 vaping-related investigations per month following amendments to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act that banned e-cigarettes and tightened heated-tobacco product restrictions, reports The Taipei Times.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: theguardian.com

British American Tobacco to pay $635m over North Korea sanctions breaches

Case against the tobacco giant marks the ‘single largest North Korea sanctions penalty’ for US justice department British American Tobacco (BAT) has agreed to pay more than $635m (£511m) to US authorities after a subsidiary pleaded guilty to charges that it conspired to violate US sanctions by selling tobacco products to North Korea and commit bank fraud.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: rcsi.com

UK plan to encourage smokers to take up vaping means swapping one health risk with another

To achieve this, Opens in new windowthey recently announced plans to offer free vape starter kits to one million smokers in a bid to help them quit.
For detail: rcsi.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: rappler.com

British American Tobacco to pay more than $635M in North Korea sanctions case

WASHINGTON, USA – British American Tobacco has agreed to pay more than $635 million to US authorities after a subsidiary pleaded guilty to charges that it conspired to violate US sanctions by selling tobacco products to North Korea and commit bank fraud, a US court filing and the company said on Tuesday, April 25.
For detail: rappler.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: pulmonologyadvisor.com

Vaping Without Cigarette Smoking Is Not Associated With Wheezing

Vaping, or the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), is not associated with increased odds of self-reported wheezing independent of cigarette smoking, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.
For detail: pulmonologyadvisor.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nytimes.com

British American Tobacco Is Fined $635 Million for Selling Cigarettes to North Korea

Prosecutors in the United States said the firm secretly did business with North Korea through an intermediary, violating sanctions.
For detail: nytimes.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nknews.org

British American Tobacco to pay record $629 million fine over North Korea sales

A leading tobacco company has agreed to pay a record $629 million in penalties and fines to resolve bank fraud and sanctions violation charges associated with its tobacco operations in North Korea, the U.S.
For detail: nknews.org
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nhk.or.jp

British American Tobacco to pay record fines over North Korea sanctions breach

The US government says British American Tobacco has agreed to pay record penalties for selling products to North Korea in violation of government sanctions against Pyongyang.
For detail: nhk.or.jp
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ndtv.com

British American Tobacco To Pay $635 Million For Violating North Korea Sanctions

The company knew it was violating sanctions placed on Pyongyang over its development of nuclear weapons, US officials said.
For detail: ndtv.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: kiro7.com

King County settles lawsuit with Juul over youth vaping and nicotine addiction concerns

SEATTLE — Following three years of litigation, King County has settled its lawsuit against the company that produces Juul electronic cigarettes over youth vaping and nicotine addiction concerns, officials announced Wednesday.
For detail: kiro7.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: hindustantimes.com

British American Tobacco fined $629 million for ‘illegal sale’ to North Korea

The Justice Department put the full figure at $629 million; BAT said it was $635 million, without explaining the difference.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: gazettengr.com

Vietnam worried about rising e-cigarette use among teenagers

The Health Ministry’s Medical Examination and Treatment Department noted a concerning uptake of electronic nicotine delivery and heated tobacco products among young people.
For detail: gazettengr.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ft.com

How British American Tobacco sold cigarettes to North Korea despite sanctions

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest British American Tobacco PLC news every morning.
For detail: ft.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: fox41yakima.com

Watchdog group says FDA not following its own research on vaping

(The Center Square) – The government watchdog group Protect the Public’s Trust filed a complaint with the Department of Health and Human Services over scientific integrity violations involving the impact of vaping.
For detail: fox41yakima.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: firstcoastnews.com

Students hospitalized after vaping incidents at Putnam County school

The incidents occurred last Friday at Interlachen Jr/Sr High School.
For detail: firstcoastnews.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: eastasiaforum.org

How realistic is a smoke-free New Zealand?

In 2011 the New Zealand government adopted the goal of making New Zealand smoke-free by 2025.
For detail: eastasiaforum.org
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: dw.com

British American Tobacco is being hit with a historic penalty for violating US sanctions on North Korea. US officials said the company was aware it was breaking the rules.

British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the world's largest tobacco companies, has agreed to pay more than $629 million (€571.3 million) to settle charges that it did illegal business with North Korea in violation of US sanctions, the Justice Department said on Tuesday.
For detail: dw.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: croakey.org

Why is the tobacco industry continuing to call the shots?

Introduction by Croakey: Australia is being urged by leading tobacco control researchers to follow in Aotearoa/New Zealand’s footsteps and phase out the retail supply of tobacco products.
For detail: croakey.org
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: complianceweek.com

British American Tobacco to pay $635M in North Korea sanctions case

British American Tobacco (BAT) will pay more than $635 million to settle allegations the company violated U.S.
For detail: complianceweek.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: codeblue.galencentre.org

Limited Evidence To Support Vape As Harm Reduction Tool

Dr Mohd Afiq Mohd Nor, president of IKRAM Health Malaysia. Picture taken from IKRAM Health Malaysia's official Facebook page.
For detail: codeblue.galencentre.org
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: channelnewsasia.com

Commentary: UK plan to encourage smokers to take up vaping means swapping one health risk with another

Given that there is still a lot unknown about the health effects of vaping, it is potentially irresponsible to recommend smokers switch to vaping to quit, say these RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences professors.
For detail: channelnewsasia.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bbc.com

British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

Kim Jong Un, seen here in 2017, is known to be a heavy smoker British American Tobacco is to pay $635m (£512m) plus interest to US authorities after a subsidiary admitted selling cigarettes to North Korea in violation of sanctions.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: abc7chicago.com

British American Tobacco to pay over $600 million for violating North Korea sanctions

North Korean propaganda village "Gijungdong" is seen from an South Korea's observation post inside the JSA during a media tour at the Joint Security Area (JSA) on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in the b...
For detail: abc7chicago.com
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: abc.net.au

British American Tobacco to pay more than $958m after North Korea sanctions breach

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is known as a chain smoker — frequently seen with a cigarette in hand in photographs in state media.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Apr 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: aa.com.tr

British American Tobacco reaches record $629M settlement with US over sales to North Korea

British American Tobacco reaches record $629M settlement with US over sales to North Korea British American Tobacco (BAT) has agreed to pay $629 million in fines for selling cigarette materials to North Korea for years in violation of US sanctions, the US Justice Department announced Tuesday.
For detail: aa.com.tr
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: voanews.com

Tobacco Giant to Pay $629 Million to Settle Charges it Violated US Sanctions on North Korea

Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson, with U.S.
For detail: voanews.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vaping360.com

Press Release: Leading Vape Brand Geekvape Unveiled a Revolutionary Vaping Technology Solution: VPU

NOTE: This is a sponsored press release written by Geekvape. The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vaping360.
For detail: vaping360.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theconversation.com

UK plan to encourage smokers to take up vaping means swapping one health risk with another

The scheme would offer smokers vape starter kits to help them quit.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: saltwire.com

British American Tobacco Plc to pay more than $635 million in North Korea sanctions case

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -British American Tobacco Plc has agreed to pay more than $635 million to U.S. authorities after a subsidiary pleaded guilty to charges that it conspired to violate U.S.
For detail: saltwire.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: reuters.com

British American Tobacco Plc to pay more than $635 mln in North Korea sanctions case

A woman poses with a cigarette in front of BAT (British American Tobacco) logo in this illustration taken July 26, 2022.
For detail: reuters.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nzherald.co.nz

Vaping in Hawke’s Bay: EIT researcher examines impact on students

Research to address the epidemic of youth vaping among intermediate and high school students in Hawke’s Bay has been funded recently by Health Research Foundation Hawke’s Bay and EIT | Te Pūkenga.
For detail: nzherald.co.nz
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: npr.org

A tobacco giant will pay $629 million for violating U.S. sanctions against North Korea

WASHINGTON — A British tobacco company has agreed to pay more than $629 million to settle allegations that it did illegal business with North Korea in violation of U.S.
For detail: npr.org
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: newsandstar.co.uk

What are the most effective ways to stop smoking and should I vape?

In recent years, people all across the country have attempted to shrug off smoking as the price of a carton increases and many become more concerned about their health.
For detail: newsandstar.co.uk
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news4jax.com

Dangers of children vaping highlighted by recent incident at Interlachen High School

INTERLACHEN, Fla. – A scary incident at Interlachen High School is putting a spotlight on a growing vaping problem across the U.S.
For detail: news4jax.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: justice.gov

United States Obtains $629 Million Settlement with British American Tobacco to Resolve Illegal Sales to North Korea, Charges Facilitators in Illicit Tobacco Trade

Cases Part of Greater Disruption Effort to Combat Funding of North Korean Nuclear Program and Counter Nation-State Threats British American Tobacco (BAT) and its subsidiary, BAT Marketing Singapore (BATMS), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of tobacco products based in the United Kingdom, has agreed to pay combined penalties of more than $629 million to resolve bank fraud and sanctions violations charges with U.S.
For detail: justice.gov
Published Apr 25, 2023
[BAT]

Source: justice.gov

British American Tobacco to Pay $629 Million in Fines for N. Korean Tobacco Sales; Charges Unsealed Against Tobacco Facilitators

WASHINGTON – British American Tobacco (BAT) and its subsidiary, BAT Marketing Singapore (BATMS), one of the world’s largest manufacturer of tobacco products, has agreed to pay penalties totaling more than $629 million to resolve bank fraud and sanctions violations charges with U.S.
For detail: justice.gov
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: independent.co.uk

British American Tobacco to pay out £512m to US authorities over North Korea

The Dunhill and Lucky Strike maker said it has agreed a settlement with the Department of Justice and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
For detail: independent.co.uk
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: home.treasury.gov

Treasury Announces $508 Million Settlement with British American Tobacco Largest Ever Against Non-Financial Institution

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a $508 million settlement agreement with London-headquartered British American Tobacco p.l.c.
For detail: home.treasury.gov
Published Apr 25, 2023
[COPD Vaping]

Source: globenewswire.com

The Canadian Vaping Association implores the Government of Manitoba to embrace tobacco harm reduction

BEAMSVILLE, Ontario, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quebec intends to table regulation in the coming weeks to ban flavoured vape products, in conjunction with other measures the province claims will prevent youth from accessing vape products.
For detail: globenewswire.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[FCTC Vaping]

Source: express.co.uk

Britain must stand up to the WHO on vaping to save millions of lives

Let's remember our 'forgotten smokers', take on the WHO, and do all we can to achieve that smoke-free future together, write the MPs and Vice chairs of the APPG for Vaping.
For detail: express.co.uk
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: edition.cnn.com

Tobacco companies pay over $600 million to settle alleged sanctions violations with North Korea

Two tobacco companies have agreed to pay over $600 million to US authorities over allegations that the companies were selling tobacco products to North Korea in violation of US sanctions.
For detail: edition.cnn.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: courthousenews.com

Expert on nicotine addiction testifies in San Francisco School District war on Juul

An expert testified Altria knew Juul had designed and marketed its vape pens to appeal to kids, but Altria's lawyer hammered home his client had nothing to do with the campaign.
For detail: courthousenews.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: consent.yahoo.com

What are the most effective ways to quit smoking and is vaping better?

In recent years, people all across the country have attempted to shrug off smoking as the price of a carton increases and many become more concerned about their health.
For detail: consent.yahoo.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: clintonherald.com

Support for nicotine addicts

Dear Annie: You recently wrote a column about a woman who was concerned because a fellow waitress was still smoking while pregnant.
For detail: clintonherald.com
Published Apr 25, 2023
[CTC-Pak Tobacco]

Source: aljazeera.com

British American Tobacco to pay $635.2m in North Korean sanctions

The case represents the ‘single largest North Korea sanctions penalty’ in the US Department of Justice history.
For detail: aljazeera.com
Published Apr 24, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: winnipeg.citynews.ca

Advocates calling on more provinces to ban flavoured vape products

As Quebec intends to prohibit the sale of flavoured vape products, some advocates are calling on other provinces, like Manitoba, to follow suit.
For detail: winnipeg.citynews.ca
Published Apr 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thetelegraph.com

Cigarette smuggling into Illinois at epidemic proportions

Cartons of cigarettes that were confiscated by agents of the Illinois Department of Revenue's Bureau of Criminal Investigation are shown.
For detail: thetelegraph.com
Published Apr 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: simplywall.st

British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) shareholders have earned a 0.8% CAGR over the last five years

Ideally, your overall portfolio should beat the market average. But even the best stock picker will only win with some selections.
For detail: simplywall.st
Published Apr 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: pmi.com

PMI’s vision for a smoke-free future (without cigarettes)

Why is one of the biggest tobacco companies in the world committed to delivering a future without cigarettes? Because it’s the right thing to do for our consumers, our shareholders, and society at large.
For detail: pmi.com
Published Apr 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: juve-patent.com

Philip Morris and BAT continue heat-not-burn patent saga at UK High Court

The UK High Court has found two Philip Morris patents valid, but rejected an argument that rival multinational tobacco company BAT infringes the patents with its cigarette technology.
For detail: juve-patent.com
Published Apr 24, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: healthshots.com

Does smoking cause high blood pressure? Know from an expert

Smoking is one of the leading reasons why your blood pressure may shoot up. Here's how they are linked and what you can do about it.
For detail: healthshots.com
Published Apr 24, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: everydayhealth.com

The Best and Worst Ways to Quit Smoking

Stop-smoking aids are popular tools used to kick the habit, but some work better than others. Find out which methods give you the best shot at quitting for good.
For detail: everydayhealth.com
Published Apr 24, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

U.S. Adult Smoking Rate Hits New All-Time Low

NEW YORK — U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published Apr 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: youtube.com

Watch this Special Report On Impact Of Tobacco On Your Health | Health 360

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For detail: youtube.com
Published Apr 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vaping360.com

Vape Bans: E-Cigarette Restrictions in the U.S. and Worldwide

Government attitudes toward vaping and nicotine vary. In the United Kingdom, vaping is essentially encouraged by government health agencies.
For detail: vaping360.com
Published Apr 21, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Netherlands to Ban Nicotine Pouches

The Netherlands will ban the sale of nicotine pouches and expand the rules for tobacco to cover all other types of tobacco-free nicotine products, the government announced on April 21.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 21, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: rte.ie

Netherlands bans sale of all nicotine pouches

New rules will also prohibit the use of nicotine pouches and other tobacco-free nicotine products in places where smoking is not allowed The Dutch government has said it would ban the sale of all types of nicotine pouches in the Netherlands, while widening the rules for tobacco to include all other types of tobacco-free nicotine products.
For detail: rte.ie
Published Apr 21, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Smokers' strategies to reduce tobacco spending: self-reported use and differences across subgroups. Findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Netherlands Survey

Background: The cost of tobacco is one of the most reported reasons for smoking cessation. Rather than quitting, smokers can use also strategies to reduce tobacco expenditure while continuing smoking, such as smoking less or using price-minimising strategies.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Apr 21, 2023
[Nicotine]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Nicotine consumption rate through wastewater-based epidemiology: a systematic review, meta-analysis and

Nicotine consumption rate through wastewater-based epidemiology: a systematic review, meta-analysis and probabilistic risk assessment Anvar Asadi et al.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Apr 21, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

Epidemiology and prevalence of tobacco use in Tehran; a report from the recruitment phase of Tehran

Tobacco use is a major health concern worldwide, especially in low/middle-income countries. We aimed to assess the prevalence of cigarette smoking, waterpipe, and pipe use in Tehran, Iran.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published Apr 20, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: thrombosis.org

Vaping Myths and Realities

In this edition of Patient Pulse, we’re pleased to welcome Dr. Miguel Divo for a discussion on vaping myths and realities.
For detail: thrombosis.org
Published Apr 20, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: rollcall.com

Advancing the potential for tobacco harm reduction. - Roll Call

Adult smokers are seeking new options, including those that reduce risk. In fact, our research estimates 53 percent of adult tobacco consumers ages 21+ are interested in completely switching from cigarettes to a smoke-free (non-combustible) tobacco product.
For detail: rollcall.com
Published Apr 20, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: ft.com

Rapid uptake in England of underage vaping prompts health warnings

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest UK politics & policy news every morning.
For detail: ft.com
Published Apr 20, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: cdc.gov

Risk and Protective Factors for Vaping and Smoking Among High School Students in Maine

Suggested citation for this article: Tilton G, Huston S, Albert P. Risk and Protective Factors for Vaping and Smoking Among High School Students in Maine.
For detail: cdc.gov
Published Apr 19, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: vapingpost.com

New Study Looks Into The Effect of Vaping on Cigarette Dependance

A Randomized Controlled Trial published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, found once again that vaping was associated with reduced smoking without increasing the level of nicotine intake.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Apr 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: uq.edu.au

Call to reconsider nicotine vaping regulations in Australia

There are calls for policymakers to better balance access to nicotine vaping products for adult smokers while restricting access to youth.
For detail: uq.edu.au
Published Apr 19, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tivysideadvertiser.co.uk

Experts call for tobacco levy to help nation become smoke-free

“Meagre” public spending on tobacco control measures should be propped up by a “polluter pays” tax on tobacco firms, a group of health experts has said (PA) “Meagre” public spending on tobacco control measures should be propped up by a “polluter pays” tax on tobacco firms, a group of health experts said.
For detail: tivysideadvertiser.co.uk
Published Apr 19, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: times-series.co.uk

Research examines whether vaping can ‘entrench’ smoking habits in teenagers

Skip to next photo Teens who smoke and vape at the same time could ‘entrench’ tobacco use in later adolescence, a new study suggests (PA).
For detail: times-series.co.uk
Published Apr 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theeducatoronline.com

What to do if your students are vaping at school

In recent years, schools have observed an alarming rise in youth vaping, leading to increased concerns about the true impact these devices are having on their students’ respiratory health.
For detail: theeducatoronline.com
Published Apr 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: staffordshire.gov.uk

Proposals to tackle illegal vape sales welcomed

Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council have welcomed new government proposals to crack down on the sales of e-cigarettes to under 18s.
For detail: staffordshire.gov.uk
Published Apr 19, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: rollcall.com

Advancing the potential for tobacco harm reduction.

Adult smokers are seeking new options, including those that reduce risk. In fact, our research estimates 53 percent of adult tobacco consumers ages 21+ are interested in completely switching from cigarettes to a smoke-free (non-combustible) tobacco product.
For detail: rollcall.com
Published Apr 19, 2023
[FCTC COPD Tobacco]

Source: punchng.com

FG to increase tax on tobacco products to 50% — Official

The Federal Government says it will increase excise tax on tobacco products from 30 per cent ad-valorem to 50 per cent as part of measures to control tobacco smoking in the country.
For detail: punchng.com
Published Apr 19, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: newstatesman.com

Vapes aren’t enough to stop people smoking

The government should be funding cessation services and cracking down on Big Tobacco rather than fixating on e-cigarettes.
For detail: newstatesman.com
Published Apr 19, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

Early teen vapers may be at higher risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence

Young teen smokers who also vape may be at heightened risk of persistent and heavier smoking in their late teens, reveal the combined findings of two nationally representative UK and US studies, published online in the journal Tobacco Control.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Apr 19, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: filtermag.org

Heated Tobacco Products Help People Quit Smoking, Even Unintentionally

People who smoke switched entirely to using safer heated tobacco products when provided with them, found an important new study—even if they had no intention of quitting cigarettes, or had experienced past challenges in doing so.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Apr 19, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: eureporter.co

Political and civil society leaders joining forces to counter Big Tobacco lobbying

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
For detail: eureporter.co
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: vaping360.com

Nicotine Strengths: How to Choose What's Right for You

Nicotine is an alkaloid found in plants from the nightshade family, including peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.
For detail: vaping360.com
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Minnesota Settles Lawsuit With Juul and Altria

Minnesota has settled its legal case against Juul Labs and Altria Group for deceptively marketing e-cigarettes. The terms of the deal will be kept confidential until formal papers are publicly filed with the court.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: psypost.org

Nicotine addiction linked to functional alterations in brain’s white matter

Researchers have identified patterns of brain connectivity that could act as potential biomarkers for nicotine addiction.
For detail: psypost.org
Published Apr 18, 2023
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Source: politico.com

Can Big Tobacco thwart flavor bans?

Katherine Ellen FoleyKatherine Ellen Foley is an FDA reporter for POLITICO. Previously, she focused on health and medical research for Quartz, where she was a leading voice during the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to covering a range of topics including neurodegenerative disease, precision genetic medicine, fertility science and e-cigarettes.
For detail: politico.com
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: onlinelibrary.wiley.com

How should nicotine vaping be regulated in Australia?

In Australia, nicotine vaping products are regulated as prescription-only medicines which can only be sold from a pharmacy, with the aim of preventing youth access and allowing use by adult smokers with a doctor's support.
For detail: onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: medpagetoday.com

E-Cigs in Early Adolescence Tied to Heavier Smoking Later On

Use of electronic cigarettes during early adolescence appeared to increase the odds of any smoking and more frequent tobacco cigarette use in later adolescence, according to longitudinal data from two large-scale cohorts in the U.K.
For detail: medpagetoday.com
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: medicalxpress.com

Italy probes BAT, Amazon over heated tobacco ad

Italy's competition authority said Tuesday it was investigating British American Tobacco's Italian division and online giant Amazon for alleged misleading advertising of a heated tobacco product.
For detail: medicalxpress.com
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: healthcentral.com

What Does Nicotine Do to Your Body?

Nicotine doesn’t cause cancer. If that’s news to you, join the crowd. Though researchers have long known that nicotine isn’t a direct carcinogen, most smokers still mistakenly believe that this chemical is the primary culprit behind tobacco-related cancers.
For detail: healthcentral.com
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: healio.com

E-cigarette use rose amid outbreak of vaping-associated lung injury

The increase was primarily driven by a rise in e-cigarette use among those who had never smoked cigarettes.
For detail: healio.com
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: eurekalert.org

New research shows e-cigarette use up sharply among younger adults in U.S. during EVALI outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic

New Research Shows E-Cigarette Use Up Sharply Among Younger Adults in U.S.
For detail: eurekalert.org
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: esmmagazine.com

BAT And Amazon Under Investigation In Italy Over Tobacco Heater Advertising

British American Tobacco and Amazon are under investigation in Italy over what regulators say is potentially misleading advertising for the Glo Hyper X2 tobacco heater, the Italian Competition Authority said on Tuesday.
For detail: esmmagazine.com
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: buffalo.edu

Graham lecturer explains roadmap, challenges of tobacco regulation

Brian King stands at a podium in the front of a classroom, a projection screen over his shoulder. UB alumnus Brian King delivers the 16th annual Saxon Graham lecture on March 31 in Hayes Hall.
For detail: buffalo.edu
Published Apr 18, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: bmj.com

Meagre spending on tobacco control is costing the economy billions

On the publication of Javed Khan’s Independent Review into smoking last year we wrote an open letter urging the UK government to heed Khan’s call for immediate investment of £125 million per year in tobacco control to deliver its Smokefree 2030 ambition.
For detail: bmj.com
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: vtdigger.org

Wills & Dellinger-Pate: Menthol and flavors are the lures that hook kids to tobacco. Ban them.

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters.
For detail: vtdigger.org
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: uppermichiganssource.com

Minnesota settles case against e-cigarette maker Juul

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria — the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial — just ahead of closing arguments.
For detail: uppermichiganssource.com
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

JT Boosts Investment in Heating Products

Japan Tobacco will invest ¥300 billion ($2.25 billion) in its tobacco-heating products (THPs), with ¥200 billion designated for marketing the sticks internationally, reports Nikkei Asia “Last year, we couldn’t make the investment because there were not enough [heated-tobacco] devices due to the semiconductor shortage,” Japan Tobacco President Masamichi Terabatake was quoted as saying.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: rochesterbeacon.com

E-cigarettes and three key public policy questions

Electronic or e-cigarettes are very popular in Rochester and new stores are opening in many parts of the city. In fact, in our city and more generally in the United States, e-cigarettes appear to have captured the imagination of a growing number of teens and hence e-cigarettes are also a key concern for local school administrators.
For detail: rochesterbeacon.com
Published Apr 17, 2023
[PHW Tobacco]

Source: publications.aap.org

Protecting Children and Adolescents From Tobacco and Nicotine

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death for adults in the United States. Significant strides have been made in reducing rates of cigarette smoking among adolescents in the United States.
For detail: publications.aap.org
Published Apr 17, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: publications.aap.org

Protecting Children and Adolescents From Tobacco and Nicotine

This technical report provides the evidence base for the accompanying tobacco clinical report and policy statement. It builds on, strengthens, and expands AAP recommendations from the previous version in 2015.
For detail: publications.aap.org
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: pbs.org

Minnesota settles lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul as trial end nears

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria — the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial — just ahead of closing arguments.
For detail: pbs.org
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: npr.org

12-year-olds can't buy cigarettes — but they can work in tobacco fields

José Velásquez Castellano started working in agriculture when he was 13 years old. Ten-hour days, five or six days a week, in North Carolina's summer heat.
For detail: npr.org
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Protecting Children and Adolescents From Tobacco and Nicotine

Brian P Jenssen 1, Susan C Walley 2, Rachel Boykan 3, Alice Little Caldwell 4, Deepa Camenga 5; SECTION ON NICOTINE AND TOBACCO PREVENTION AND TREATMENT; COMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE USE AND PREVENTION Collaborators, Affiliations expand.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Protecting Children and Adolescents From Tobacco and Nicotine

Significant strides have been made in reducing rates of cigarette smoking among adolescents in the United States.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

What impact do cigarette taxes have on continued smoking and mortality?

A recent study published in the Journal of Public Economics analyzed the effects of cigarette taxes experienced as a teenager on adult smoking participation and morality.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: health.harvard.edu

Harvard Health PublishingHarvard Health Publishing Logo

An open tin of dark brown smokeless tobacco known as snuff on right; fingers of a hand cupping pouches of snuff on left.
For detail: health.harvard.edu
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: freemalaysiatoday.com

Group calls for minimum 65% tax on tobacco products

Akademi Profesor Malaysia also calls for the gazettement of an edict by the National Fatwa Council prohibiting tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, across all states.
For detail: freemalaysiatoday.com
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: edition.cnn.com

To protect kids from tobacco, pediatricians say, focus should be on quitting

Although smoking rates for adults in the US are at their lowest recorded levels, more must be done to stop children from using tobacco, according to a new set of policy statements from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
For detail: edition.cnn.com
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dentistry.co.uk

Certain ‘nicotine-free’ vaping devices high in addictive substances, tests show

Certain ‘nicotine-free’ vaping devices high in addictive substances, tests show Tests reveal that some vapes available in the UK that claim to be ‘nicotine-free’ actually contain the same level of addictive substances as their full-strength counterparts.
For detail: dentistry.co.uk
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: cleveland19.com

Minnesota settles case against e-cigarette maker Juul

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria — the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial — just ahead of closing arguments.
For detail: cleveland19.com
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bmj.com

E-cigarette maker Juul will pay $462m to settle deceptive marketing allegations in six US states

Juul Laboratories, the e-cigarette manufacturer singled out by US authorities as the leading culprit in America’s youth vaping epidemic, has agreed to pay $462m to settle claims that it knowingly misled children about addiction risks in six states and the District of Columbia.
For detail: bmj.com
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: blogs.bmj.com

Tobacco Companies target customers with menthol alternatives to circumvent upcoming California sales ban

In 2020, California lawmakers achieved a public health victory in passing a law banning the sale of flavoured tobacco products.
For detail: blogs.bmj.com
Published Apr 17, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: blogs.bcm.edu

As pediatricians, we advocate banning flavored e-cigarettes to halt vaping trends

Electronic cigarettes are endangering the lives of teenagers. We have seen it firsthand as pediatricians.
For detail: blogs.bcm.edu
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: alaskapublic.org

Alaska young adults tripled e-cigarette use in recent 5-year period, report says

Electronic cigarette products are promoted on the storefront of a South Anchorage shop, seen on April 14.
For detail: alaskapublic.org
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: academic.oup.com

Illicit purchasing and use of flavour accessories after the European Union menthol cigarette ban: findings from the 2020–21 ITC Netherlands Surveys

The 2020 European Union (EU) menthol cigarette ban increased quitting among pre-ban menthol smokers in the Netherlands, but some reported continuing to smoke menthol cigarettes.
For detail: academic.oup.com
Published Apr 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Research on vaping during pregnancy limited as midwives call for answers and involvement in studies

There is a significant lack of data round vaping and the impacts on maternal health.(Reuters: Neil Hall) Midwives are pushing for gaping holes in knowledge around e-cigarettes and maternal health to be filled, saying they are struggling to answer questions from their pregnant patients.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Apr 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: theguardian.com

Is vaping safe or not? All you need to know about e-cigarettes

Why is the government promoting vapes for smokers in England while discouraging them for youth? E-cigarettes are being promoted in England as part of the government’s efforts to help people quit smoking tobacco at the same time as it cracks down on youth vaping.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Apr 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: theguardian.com

Some ‘nicotine-free’ vapes high in addictive substances, tests reveal

Concerns raised after some brands sold in shops in England and Wales found to exceed legal limits Some high street vapes claiming to be nicotine-free actually contain the same level of addictive substances as full-strength e-cigarettes, tests shows.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Apr 16, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: nst.com.my

Keep kids away from nicotine, CAP tells Malaysians

CAP education officer N. V. Subbarow said Malaysians should join hands to protect children from nicotine and those who vape, because e-cigarette devices are not safe to use around minors.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Apr 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: mirror.co.uk

Vapes with as much nicotine as 100 cigarettes sold illegally to girl, 13, in one day

Nearly half of shops sampled in a Mirror investigation sold a teenager a clutch of vapes containing large amounts of nicotine A girl aged just 13 holds a haul of vapes – containing as much nicotine as is found in 100 cigarettes – that she bought from shops in one day.
For detail: mirror.co.uk
Published Apr 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: indiatoday.in

Nagaland launches massive anti-tobacco campaign in schools to promote healthy living

The State Health and Family Welfare Department in Nagaland has launched an anti-tobacco campaign in the the schools of the state.
For detail: indiatoday.in
Published Apr 15, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: rte.ie

Should flavoured vaping products be banned?

The news on Thursday that e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs has agreed to pay $462m (€420m) to settle claims by six US states after being accused of targeting teenagers has brought the regulation of vaping products in Ireland back into focus.
For detail: rte.ie
Published Apr 15, 2023
[FED Vaping]

Source: nst.com.my

Children lured into vaping by fathers, brothers : CAP

During the CAP-organised awareness programmes, Subbarow said the children admitted that they believed that the vape juice was made of fruits or sweets.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Apr 15, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dublinlive.ie

One flavour of vape damages lungs more than any other, scientists warn

Scientists have warned that mint vapes cause more damage to lungs than any other flavour. There are more toxic microparticles in mint flavour vapes compared to menthol-free liquids.
For detail: dublinlive.ie
Published Apr 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bloomberg.com

Big Tobacco Pushes Nicotine Pouches as Vaping Hit by Curbs

Big Tobacco is turning to free giveaways of nicotine pouches in the UK through websites and at summer music festivals to lure consumers to the orally-administered substitute for smoking and vaping. . . .
For detail: bloomberg.com
Published Apr 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: asia.nikkei.com

Japan Tobacco takes heated sticks overseas in $2bn push

TOKYO -- Japan Tobacco will spend 300 billion yen ($2.25 billion) over the next three years to boost its heated tobacco stick products, with 200 billion yen pegged for marketing the sticks outside of Japan.
For detail: asia.nikkei.com
Published Apr 14, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vaping360.com

What Is the Congressional Tobacco Harm Reduction Caucus?

A congressional caucus dedicated to encouraging tobacco harm reduction is being formed with the backing of Philip Morris International (PMI).
For detail: vaping360.com
Published Apr 14, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: parkinsonsnewstoday.com

Some neurological benefits seen for Parkinson’s smokers in study

On a dial labeled People with Parkinson’s disease who smoke cigarettes are less likely to die of neurological problems than non-smokers, a new study shows — though Parkinson’s smokers were found to have a higher risk of death due to related smoking-related complications such as lung cancer.
For detail: parkinsonsnewstoday.com
Published Apr 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

The association between combustible/electronic cigarette use and stroke based on national health and nutrition examination survey

This study aims to analyze the association between combustible/electronic cigarettes and the risk of stroke. We obtained data from the 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published Apr 13, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Smoking Down but Nicotine Use Up Among Danish Youth

Cigarette consumption among Danish youth has declined, but the use of nicotine products has increased, reports The Local Denmark.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: statnews.com

Congress is launching a tobacco harm reduction caucus. Its biggest supporter so far? Philip Morris

WASHINGTON — There’s a new caucus brewing on Capitol Hill focused on the potential health benefits of e-cigarettes and other smokeless products.
For detail: statnews.com
Published Apr 13, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: pmi.com

A step in the right direction but an opportunity to go further: PMI’s response to the U.K.’s e-cigarette proposal

Philip Morris International (PMI) welcomes the U.K.’s progressive adoption of e-cigarettes in its efforts to help adult smokers abandon cigarettes.
For detail: pmi.com
Published Apr 13, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Cigarette: an unsung anthropogenic evil in the environment

The world's population is growing steadily, and this trend is mirrored by a sharp rise in the number of people who smoke cigarettes.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Apr 13, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: lawsociety.ie

E-cigarette maker in €420 million settlement

A company that makes e-cigarettes has agreed a settlement of US $462 million (€420 million) with seven US states over claims that it marketed its products to minors.
For detail: lawsociety.ie
Published Apr 13, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: jpost.com

16-year-old Israeli dies after e-cig caused collapsed lung

A link has been found between e-cigs and heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure. Midan Mordechai Keller, the 16-year-old whose lungs collapsed 10 days ago after he used electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) died at Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Petah Tikva on Saturday after treatment on the ECMO machine that assisted his respiration failed to save him.
For detail: jpost.com
Published Apr 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: healthnews.com

Nicotine Addiction: The Effects and Long-Term Health Consequences

Tobacco smoking and nicotine addiction have had a long-standing detrimental effect as the second-leading cause of death worldwide.
For detail: healthnews.com
Published Apr 13, 2023
[Shisha]

Source: businessday.ng

Study shows strong correlation between shisha smoking, heart diseases

The researchers of Qatar University have recently found that shisha smoking or water pipe smoking, increases the risk of heart diseases in adults.
For detail: businessday.ng
Published Apr 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: arkansasonline.com

E-cig maker Jull to pay $462M

Embattled electronic cigarette-maker Juul Labs Inc. will pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia, marking the largest settlement the company has reached so far for its role in the youth vaping surge, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday.
For detail: arkansasonline.com
Published Apr 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Vaping inquiry in Queensland hears call for ban on disposable products, nicotine concerns

The inquiry was launched amid reports primary school-aged children were becoming addicted to vaping.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Apr 13, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: abc.net.au

Vaping, smoking bans proposed for more outdoor public spaces in South Australia

Cigarette vending machines in licensed venues will be outlawed under the proposed laws.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: wfsb.com

E-cigarette addictions trending younger

Kids often develop breathing problems and become addicted. Kids who become addicted struggle to quit.
For detail: wfsb.com
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tspr.org

Illinois to receive $67.6 million in settlement with Juul e-cigarette manufacturer

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday that he and six other attorneys general have settled a lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul that will net Illinois $67.6 million.
For detail: tspr.org
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: thesuburban.com

Pacers’ Mathurin helping to dissipate vaping among students

“This was a no brainer,” Bennedict Mathurin said during a Zoom conference from his Indiana home.
For detail: thesuburban.com
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: theguardian.com

E-cigarette maker Juul agrees to pay $462m to settle claims by six US states

Company did not admit wrongdoing in settlement regarding unlawfully marketing its addictive products to minors E-cigarette maker Juul has agreed to pay $462m to settle claims by six US states including New York and California that it unlawfully marketed its addictive products to minors, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news-gazette.com

Illinois to receive $67.6 million in settlement with Juul e-cigarette manufacturer

Kwame Raoul and other state attorneys general in the case say proceeds of the settlement will be used for enforcement of vaping laws, treatment and programs aimed at preventing underage nicotine use.
For detail: news-gazette.com
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: indianacapitalchronicle.com

House pushes Senate to adopt increased cigarette tax

House lawmakers pushed the Senate to include a tax increase on cigarettes in their budget, expected to be publicized later this week.
For detail: indianacapitalchronicle.com
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dcist.com

E-Cigarette Company JUUL To Pay D.C. $15.2 Million For Marketing To Kids

JUUL Labs, the e-cigarette giant, will pay D.C. $15.2 million in a lawsuit settlement over the company’s marketing tactics.
For detail: dcist.com
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailyrecord.co.uk

Vape warning as smokers urged to ditch one 'more toxic' e-cigarette flavour

Researchers uncovered one particularly 'toxic' vape flavour using a special machine and cross-analysed findings with patent records.
For detail: dailyrecord.co.uk
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ctvnews.ca

Study shows menthol flavour especially harmful to vape users

Several of the chemicals used in flavoured e-cigarettes have been suspected for years of causing serious and irreversible lung damage in people who vape, and new research suggests one "vape juice" flavour is especially harmful.
For detail: ctvnews.ca
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cnbc.com

Juul to pay $462 million to settle youth vaping claims from six states, D.C.

Juul will pay $462 million to settle claims by six states and Washington D.C. that the vaping company marketed its addictive e-cigarettes to underage teens, five Democratic attorneys general announced Wednesday.
For detail: cnbc.com
Published Apr 12, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: cbs8.com

City of Encinitas officially bans smoking in public places

ENCINITAS, Calif. — The Encinitas City Council adopted a citywide ban on smoking in public places which prohibits smoking on sidewalks and even inside parked vehicles.
For detail: cbs8.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: vic.gov.au

E-cigarettes: How kids are being lured into vaping and getting hooked on nicotine

Electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes or vapes) are introducing a whole new generation of young people to nicotine.
For detail: vic.gov.au
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

The Govt of Bangladesh is Urged to Amend Local Tobacco Act to Ban Vapes

The Development Organisation of the Rural Poor is urging the local government to pass an amendment to ban vapes, in order to reach the country’s tobacco-free status by 2040.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: upmc.com

Menthol Flavor Makes Vape Juice More Toxic, Damaging to Lungs

PITTSBURGH – Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Respiratory Research today.
For detail: upmc.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

UK to Launch Vaping ‘Enforcement Squads’

The U.K. is set to launch “illicit vapes enforcement squads” as part of a crackdown on the illegal sale of e-cigarettes to youth under the age of 18, reports Sky News.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Smokers in England to be offered vaping kits to help them quit cigarettes

‘Swap to stop’ scheme comes despite increasing alarm about rise in young people vaping Ministers are to urge 1 million smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes, despite increasing alarm about the rise in young people vaping.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[FED Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

How does e-cigarette vapor alter the gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers used a mouse model to examine the effects of long-term consumption of a high-fat diet in the presence and absence of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) vapor with and without nicotine on metabolic markers, gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Respiratory Research today.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news.sky.com

Vape starter kits for one million smokers in 'swap to stop' scheme

Pregnant women will be offered up to £400 to stop smoking as part of a push the government has said is "the first of its kind in the world".
For detail: news.sky.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news.cancerresearchuk.org

The UK Government’s response to Javed Khan’s tobacco review: A small step in the right direction, but much more action is needed

Earlier today, the Public Health and Primary Care Minister Neil O’Brien MP made a speech that finally responded to the independent review into tobacco control led by Dr Javed Khan OBE.
For detail: news.cancerresearchuk.org
Published Apr 11, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: medpagetoday.com

Mint-Flavored E-Cigarettes Linked to Worse Lung Function

Use of electronic cigarettes with added menthol flavoring increased the number of inhaled particles and was associated with worse lung function in current or former combustion cigarette smokers, according to a study that used a specially designed robotic system that mimics the mechanics of breathing.
For detail: medpagetoday.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: kwch.com

Kansas raises minimum smoking age to 21

TOPEKA, Kan. (KWCH) - Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill on Tuesday raising the minimum smoking age in the state from 18 to 21.
For detail: kwch.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: hindustantimes.com

UK's ‘quit smoking’ plan wants people to swap cigarettes for…

UK's ‘Quit Smoking’ Plan: The “swap to stop” program has been touted as the ‘world’s first' by officials.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: bmj.com

Vaping: Government announces “swap to stop” scheme to cut smoking rates

One million smokers in England will be given a free vaping starter kit as part of a government package of measures to get smoking rates below 5% by 2030.
For detail: bmj.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: bbc.com

Vaping: Free e-cigarettes to be handed out in anti-smoking drive

One million smokers will be given a free vaping starter kit to encourage them to give up tobacco products.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ajc.com

Big tobacco targets Black smokers with menthol but FDA plans a ban

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf speaks to reporters in Atlanta on Monday, April 10, 2023. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.
For detail: ajc.com
Published Apr 11, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: abc.net.au

Police destroy $20 million illegal tobacco plantation in central west NSW

Police have found and destroyed a 16-tonne crop of illegal tobacco in central west New South Wales.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wvnews.com

West Virginia reaches settlement with e-cigarette maker Juul

Juul Labs has agreed to a $7.9 million settlement with West Virginia, according to the office of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. CHARLESTON, W.Va.
For detail: wvnews.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wboy.com

E-cigarette maker Juul reaches settlement in West Virginia lawsuit

According to a Monday release from the office of West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Juul was accused of violating West Virginia’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act by “engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the manufacturing, designing, selling, marketing, promoting and distributing of e-cigarettes.
For detail: wboy.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vapingpost.com

The Situation of Disposable Vapes in the UK

While many entities in the UK are growing concerned about a significant increase in popularity and use of disposable vapes among teens, a ban on the products is off the table.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: upi.com

Mint-flavored e-cigarettes more damaging to lungs, vaping study finds

A new report, released by the University of Pittsburgh, found smoking mint-flavored e-cigarettes is associated with poorer lung function compared to menthol-free vaping.
For detail: upi.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Call for Measures to Limit Nicotine Harm

The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) has called for the government to look into measures to limit harm and exposure of youth to nicotine after the Health Ministry exempted nicotine liquids and gels from the Poisons Act 1952, reports The Star.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Chinese Helping Boost Russia’s Vape Market

The withdrawal of European and American tobacco manufacturers and the gradual reduction of foreign e-cigarette brands doing business in Russia due to its war with Ukraine has allowed for the growth of Chinese e-cigarettes in Russia.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Envoronment Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Tobacco Plants Used to Create Moth Sex Pheromones

Scientists have used Nicotiana benthamiana, a species of tobacco, to produce the sex pheromone of two moth species, which could potentially help cut down on pesticides, according to Tech Explorist.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Melbourne principal says schools struggling to combat vaping as minister blasts ‘public health menace’

A school principal at a major Melbourne high school has spoken of the significant resources being allocated to combat vaping, as students addicted to nicotine struggle with concentration and behaviour.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theconversation.com

How can I help my teen quit vaping?

Associate Professor Michelle Jongenelis receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nst.com.my

E-cigarettes endanger users and non-users

Lung medical specialists have urged those who use e-cigarettes to be aware of the risks associated with diacetyl and other chemicals in vape flavourings.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

Study shows e-cigarettes not linked to wheezing risk

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers analyze the longitudinal association between electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), cigarette use, and self-documented wheezing among adults in the United States.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

Study finds higher BMI and smoking increased time to conception

In a recent study published in the journal BMC Medicine, researchers evaluate the effect of lifestyle behaviors on various fertility and reproductive outcomes.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: neurologyadvisor.com

Persistent Smoking After Stroke Increases Risk for Major CV Events, Death

After an acute ischemic stroke, persistent smoking increased the risk for cardiovascular (CV) events and mortality compared with never smoking, according to study findings published in the journal Stroke.
For detail: neurologyadvisor.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ndtv.com

Delhi High Court Upholds Ban On Sale Of Gutka, Pan Masala

A bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma set aside a September 2022 decision of a single judge of the high court quashing the ban and allowed the appeals filed by the Centre and Delhi government against it.
For detail: ndtv.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: menafn.com

How Can I Help My Teen Quit Vaping?

(MENAFN- The Conversation) You're driving your teen home from school when they open up to you about their vaping.
For detail: menafn.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: kvue.com

Texas House bill looks to ban tobacco products, e-cigarettes from college campuses

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature could ban all tobacco products on college campuses across the state. In Texas, it is already against the law to sell tobacco and vape products to anyone under the age of 21.
For detail: kvue.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: hindustantimes.com

Amitabh Bachchan recalls how he gave up drinking and smoking together, shares the 'very best way' to do it

Amitabh Bachchan revealed how he decided to quit alcohol and smoking at the same time. He chose to cut them out of his life together and didn't regret it.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published Apr 10, 2023
[COPD Vaping]

Source: everydayhealth.com

Does Vaping Cause Lung Cancer?

E-cigarettes are too new for experts to know much about long-term health consequences, but preliminary research suggests that vaping is likely to lead to serious lung problems.
For detail: everydayhealth.com
Published Apr 09, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Underage vaping to be targeted by UK government’s ‘enforcement squad’

The crackdown, which will address the illegal sale of e-cigarettes to children, is ‘just the tip of the iceberg’, warn health experts Ministers are to promise a crackdown on the illegal sale of e-cigarettes to under 18s as they consider stricter rules to tackle underage vaping.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Apr 09, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: indiatvnews.com

Quit smoking: Here's how to resist tobacco cravings and live a long life

Quitting smoking can be a challenging task, but it is not impossible. By identifying your triggers, finding a support system, using nicotine replacement therapy, staying active, practising relaxation techniques, and rewarding yourself, you can successfully resist tobacco cravings and quit smoking.
For detail: indiatvnews.com
Published Apr 09, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: herald-dispatch.com

E-cigarette settlement approved by Cabell BOE

HUNTINGTON — Cabell County Schools will receive nearly $300,000 after the Cabell County Board of Education approved a settlement with an e-cigarette company at Tuesday’s meeting.
For detail: herald-dispatch.com
Published Apr 09, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bbc.com

Vaping: New measures to crack down on illegal sale of e-cigarettes to teenagers

Plans to make it more difficult for children to illegally buy e-cigarettes in England are to be laid out by the government next week.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Apr 08, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thelancet.com

Unsuccessful ban on gutkha and need for tobacco control in India

In India, the use of smokeless tobacco, including gutkha, is a prevalent and dangerous practice that poses serious health risks, especially for oral cancer.
For detail: thelancet.com
Published Apr 08, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: cbc.ca

Despite health risks, more than a quarter of high schoolers say they vape, study finds

And more than one in 10 high schoolers say they use nicotine vapes, according to the study done by researchers from Western and Brescia University College and published in the journal Children.
For detail: cbc.ca
Published Apr 08, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: academic.oup.com

Smoking is good. Why and how?

The potential of virtual reality in health1,2 is an exciting topic of discussion in the Journal of Public Health. We intend to highlight smoking behavior in the global community and relate it to virtual reality.
For detail: academic.oup.com
Published Apr 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: wgntv.com

Can I legally grow tobacco in Illinois?

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The use of tobacco has become less popular in recent years, but many adults still partake in smoking the plant.
For detail: wgntv.com
Published Apr 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: spectrumlocalnews.com

Cigarette tax hike debate goes into New York budget overtime

With the state budget negotiations in overtime this month, supporters and opponents of a proposed $1 tax hike on cigarettes in New York are making a renewed push on the issue.
For detail: spectrumlocalnews.com
Published Apr 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: hemptoday.net

BAT invests $10 million in U.S. venture to develop hemp drug

Neurologist Orrin Devinsky is to lead the venture's clinical and regulatory strategy Cigarette giant British American Tobacco (BAT) said it will invest $10 million for a 20% stake in a new joint venture between two Colorado hemp companies.
For detail: hemptoday.net
Published Apr 07, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: filtermag.org

Is Canada Turning the Corner on Tobacco Harm Reduction?

Whisper it quietly, but there are subtle signs that Canada may be moving away from opposition to tobacco harm reduction that has stood in stark contrast to many of its other drug policies.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Apr 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

Awareness and use of tobacco products among underage individuals: findings from the altria client

Tobacco use among underage individuals is a public health concern. Timely data about tobacco products, especially emerging products such as novel oral nicotine products (NPs), can provide critical information for the prevention of underage tobacco use.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published Apr 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vermontbiz.com

Students, community join together April 6 for tobacco Prevention Day and State House rally April 6

WHAT: Students from 11 high schools across the state, representing Our Voices Xposed (OVX) – Vermont’s youth-led movement to reduce youth vaping and smoking prevalence – will march with community partners and supporters from Montpelier City Hall to the State House on Thursday to speak out against the dangers of youth vaping and tobacco use, and against flavored products that are designed to attract youth and create the next generation of people with life-long nicotine addiction.
For detail: vermontbiz.com
Published Apr 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

Illinois Considers a Vape Ban in Public Spaces

State Senator Julie Morrison has been striving to put an end to tobacco use by teens since entering the General Assembly.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Apr 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: mirror.co.uk

Former smokers fear returning to old habit - if Government bans fruity vape flavours

Sweet and fruity vape liquids, such as strawberry, have become hugely popular among children - with Ministers wanting to stop the sale of these flavours Nearly 1.5 million former smokers, who have switched to vaping, fear they could return to their old habit – if the Government goes through with a ban on flavoured vape devices and liquids.
For detail: mirror.co.uk
Published Apr 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: indiatimes.com

My Insides Look Like I’ve Smoked For 30 Years': Teen Claims Vaping Collapsed His Lungs 4 Times

A teenager who has been vaping for six years says his lungs have collapsed four times. He says his body now seems like he has been smoking for 30 years.
For detail: indiatimes.com
Published Apr 06, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: en.tempo.co

E-Cigarettes as Dangerous as Regular Cigarettes: Health Ministry

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Health Ministry reminded the public that electric cigarettes or e-cigarettes or vapes are a serious threat to the health of the younger generation.
For detail: en.tempo.co
Published Apr 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

Family functioning and nicotine dependence among smoking fathers: a cross-sectional study

Nicotine dependence is a significant public health issue, and understanding the factors associated with nicotine dependence in this population is crucial for developing effective interventions.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published Apr 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Fallout from youth vaping crisis sparks warning as more children take up habit to fight stress

An increasing number of students are being suspended for vaping.(Supplied) School children believe vaping is "relatively harmless" and helps them deal with stress and anxiety, according to school teachers and counsellors dealing with the fall-out from the youth vaping crisis.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Apr 05, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: wxxinews.org

Schumer calls for FDA investigation into Elf Bar nicotine vapes

There’s a new e-cigarette hooking teens in central New York and across the country, brightly colored canisters made in China, called Elf Bars, are getting kids addicted to nicotine.
For detail: wxxinews.org
Published Apr 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thesundaily.my

Awareness campaigns on vape, cigarette misuse must be intensified

KUALA LUMPUR: The Anti-Drug Association of Malaysia (Pemadam) is urging that awareness campaigns on the misuse of vape and cigarettes be intensified.
For detail: thesundaily.my
Published Apr 05, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: the-sun.com

My vaping addiction caused my lungs to collapse four times

A TEEN claimed his lungs collapsed four times because of his vaping addition. He was told by doctors that looked like he'd smoked three packs of cigarettes a day for more than 30 years.
For detail: the-sun.com
Published Apr 05, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: pmi.com

Nicotine science

Tobacco naturally contains nicotine. This means that nicotine is present in all tobacco products, whether combustible (e.g.
For detail: pmi.com
Published Apr 05, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: informnny.com

Schumer calls on FDA to investigate e-cig brand Elf Bar

FULTON, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Harper Ells is a junior at G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton. She says e-cigarette use is prevalent among students.
For detail: informnny.com
Published Apr 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: greaterkashmir.com

Workshop on National Tobacco Control Programme organised

Srinagar: The Director of Health Services of Kashmir today conducted a Divisional Level Workshop of various key stockholders for implementation of National Tobacco Control Programme and Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, (COPTA)- 2003 here in Srinagar.
For detail: greaterkashmir.com
Published Apr 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: euractiv.com

Industry criticises EU stance on illicit tobacco trade

Content Type: As part of the Tobacco Product Directive (TPD), the European Commission adopted in 2017 a track and trace system, which according to the then Health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis, would help combat illicit trade.
For detail: euractiv.com
Published Apr 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

US: The Fifth Circuit Rules Against The FDA’s Unlawful Actions Towards The Vape Industry

Last week, a panel of Fifth Circuit judges ruled that the FDA has created road block after road block for the legal vape industry, in what is being considered an abuse of its power.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Apr 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theconversation.com

Everyone is NOT doing it: how schools and parents should talk about vaping

According to a 2022 study, 32% of New South Wales teenagers aged between 14 and 17 years have tried vaping at least once.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published Apr 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: politico.com

Former FDA tobacco head: Smokers need a new tool to quit

Katherine Ellen FoleyKatherine Ellen Foley is an FDA reporter for POLITICO. Previously, she focused on health and medical research for Quartz, where she was a leading voice during the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to covering a range of topics including neurodegenerative disease, precision genetic medicine, fertility science and e-cigarettes.
For detail: politico.com
Published Apr 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: oregonlive.com

Statewide ban on flavored tobacco in Oregon advances

This Jan. 2, 2020, file photo shows flavored vaping liquids and devices on display at the VapeNY.com store in New York.
For detail: oregonlive.com
Published Apr 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nypost.com

I quit vaping at 19 — after my lungs collapsed 4 times

A teen says his six-year vaping habit caused his lungs to collapse four times — and made them look like he’s been smoking for 30 years.
For detail: nypost.com
Published Apr 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news-medical.net

Study: Alarming number of Canadian high school students smoke vapes containing nicotine

A new study by Jamie Seabrook of Brescia University College and Evan R. Wiley of Western University, has shown an alarming number of high school students – 26 per cent – in Canada reported having vaped in the previous month.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Apr 04, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Vaping in Australia: Study explores e-cigarette exposure and calls for stronger control measures

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned about the negative health consequences of e-cigarettes and the possibility that tobacco consumption is renormalized through public exposure to vaping.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Apr 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: london.ctvnews.ca

Nicotine vaping on the rise among youth

A new study out of London shows some alarming new numbers when it comes to teens and vaping.
For detail: london.ctvnews.ca
Published Apr 04, 2023
[NCD Tobacco]

Source: insidephilanthropy.com

Bloomberg’s Commitment to Curb Tobacco Use Now Totals $1.5 Billion. Here’s the Latest Move

Around the world, cigarette sales continue to decline. Public sentiment has come a long way since the days when social norms for tobacco use included lighting up in crowded restaurants and puffing away in the back rows of planes.
For detail: insidephilanthropy.com
Published Apr 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: filtermag.org

Anti-Vaping Sensors and CCTV in Schools: Is the UK Joining In?

Some schools in the United Kingdom have begun using CCTV and sensors in an attempt to detect and stop student vaping, which they say is an increasing problem.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Apr 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

A vape-addicted teen claims his habit has damaged his lungs and caused them to collapse four times.

Draven Hatfield, of Harts, West Virginia, began vaping when he was just 13 because he thought it was a 'neat trend'.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published Apr 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

Use of a multi-method approach to rapidly assess the impact of public health policies at the state and local level: a case study of flavored e-cigarette policies

E-cigarettes are the most-commonly used tobacco product by youth since 2014. To prevent youth access and use of e-cigarettes, many U.S.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Singapore Officials Seize Vaping Products

Authorities in Singapore seized more than 85,000 vaping products in a warehouse raid conducted by Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA), reports Channel News Asia.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: thewest.com.au

Vaping investigation: How e-cigarettes are using youthful marketing to win over a non-smoking generation

Main Image: The long-term health effects of vaping cannot be known because it is a recent phenomenon.
For detail: thewest.com.au
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: themalaysianreserve.com

BAT counter gets attention with vape changes

BRITISH American Tobacco (M) Bhd (BAT) has seen an upgrade from at least one local research house in view of the new developments surrounding the vape business.
For detail: themalaysianreserve.com
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: steelsupplements.com

The Impact of Vaping on Exercise Performance & Cardiovascular Risk: What You Need To Know

Since hitting the market, vaping has grown rapidly, showing significant upward trends in awareness and daily use [1].
For detail: steelsupplements.com
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: news9live.com

Explained: How smoking leads to poor skin tone, triggers acne

Several research has associated smoking with multiple life threatening conditions. These conditions involve different types of cancer, heart diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tuberculosis and many more.
For detail: news9live.com
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: mja.com.au

Electronic cigarettes and health outcomes: umbrella and systematic review of the global evidence

Electronic cigarettes (e‐cigarettes, vapes) are devices that aerosolise an “e‐liquid” for inhalation.
For detail: mja.com.au
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: medscape.com

Is Vaping a Gateway to Cigarettes for Kids?

Vaping may not be a gateway to long-term cigarette use for adolescents, a new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests.
For detail: medscape.com
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: eurekalert.org

6 out of 10 children whose parents restrict smoking to the porch or the yard

“Family smoking” – Many parents mistakenly think that they are protecting their children by restricting their smoking to the porch/window or designated areas of their homes.
For detail: eurekalert.org
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailyrecord.co.uk

Vaping chiefs say Scots retailers who sell to kids should be slapped with £10k fines

The UK Vaping Industry Association backed hard-hitting measures to address the growing problem of teen use of e-cigarettes.
For detail: dailyrecord.co.uk
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Inside Britain's child vaping epidemic: Our horrifying investigation exposes predatory tactics of sweet shops selling e-cigs, vibrant 'dupes' made to resemble Skittles and Jolly Ranchers... and the kids left scarred for life

With shelves packed full of lollipops and chocolate, you'd be forgiven for assuming this was just a sweet shop.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Vapes are NOT being targeted at kids, advertising watchdog sensationally claims despite e-cigs being flavoured like sweets and sold in vibrant colours

Britain's advertising watchdog has claimed there's no evidence that vaping firms are preying on kids.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: civilbeat.org

Hawaii Owes Its Youth A Tobacco And Nicotine-Free Hawaii

As the mayor of Hawaii County, I am dedicated to improving the lives of our residents and safeguarding the future of our keiki.
For detail: civilbeat.org
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bbc.com

Vaping: Anti-smoking project under way at Cornwall school

A pilot scheme has been launched at a school in Cornwall which aims to reduce the number of pupils who smoke or vape.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: aberdeenlive.news

Vaping chiefs say Scottish retailers who sell to kids should be slapped with £10,000 fines

The UK Vaping Industry Association backed hard-hitting measures to address the growing problem of teen use of e-cigarettes, including slapping retailers with a £10,000 fine for selling to children.
For detail: aberdeenlive.news
Published Apr 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: 4bc.com.au

‘Generation’ of nicotine addicts a ‘public health disaster in the making’, top doc warns

Article image for ‘Generation’ of nicotine addicts a ‘public health disaster in the making’, top doc warns.
For detail: 4bc.com.au
Published Apr 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: youtube.com

Why We Need To Embrace Tobacco Harm Reduction

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published Apr 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: vapingpost.com

Norway’s Imminent Tobacco Restrictions Exclude a Snus Ban

Norwegian health minister Ingvild Kjerkol is about to release a new public health report containing several proposed tobacco restrictions.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Apr 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Nicotine E-Liquid Removed From Malaysia’s Poisons List

Malaysia’s government has removed e-liquid containing nicotine used in e-cigarettes and other vaping products from the country’s Poisons List of controlled substances.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 02, 2023
[Paper Vaping]

Source: thorax.bmj.com

Not all vaping is the same: differential pulmonary effects of vaping cannabidiol versus nicotine

Rationale Vaping has become a popular method of inhaling various psychoactive substances.
For detail: thorax.bmj.com
Published Apr 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: smh.com.au

‘Ultimate hypocrisy’: Who is really behind the pro-vape ad campaign?

Big tobacco is facing criticism from public health advocates for masking a marketing campaign to legalise vapes in Australia with Facebook posts that call for help to keep vapes out of the hands of children.
For detail: smh.com.au
Published Apr 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: smh.com.au

No butts about it, it’s time illegal tobacco shops got the chop-chop

There is no blue tape, no flashing lights, nobody in a uniform telling me to move along and to mind my own business.
For detail: smh.com.au
Published Apr 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nst.com.my

Group repeats call to leave vape products out of tobacco GEG law

VCAM suggests that the government establish an independent committee that is driven by science and evidence for recommendations on vape products before drafting and finalising the regulations.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Apr 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nst.com.my

Group repeats call to leave vape products out of tobacco GEG law

VCAM suggests that the government establish an independent committee that is driven by science and evidence for recommendations on vape products before drafting and finalising the regulations.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Apr 02, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: cleveland.com

Yes, Cleveland should ban flavored tobacco product sales. It’s a racial justice issue: Helen Forbes Fields

A woman holds a Black & Mild Wine cigarillo in a 2018 file photo.
For detail: cleveland.com
Published Apr 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Beyond Tobacco Harm Reduction

There is no doubt that tobacco harm reduction is a powerful and effective public health strategy. It takes the widely understood public health concept of harm reduction (see drugs, alcohol, HIV and so on) and applies it to the enormous burden of harm created by smoking.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Apr 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: polygon.com

Smoking Causes Coughing gives superhero movies the most unpredictable twist

If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
For detail: polygon.com
Published Apr 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nst.com.my

Despite ban, e-cigarettes widely available at tobacco shops, sold without age verification: Survey

Despite the ban clamped by the government in 2019, e-cigarettes are easily available at tobacco shops and sold to children below 18 years of age Despite ban, e-cigarettes widely available at tobacco shops, sold without age verification: Survey.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Apr 01, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: news9live.com

Quit smoking: Ways to live longer by controlling tobacco cravings; know here

According to WHO, tobacco kills at least one person every six seconds.
For detail: news9live.com
Published Apr 01, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: dovepress.com

Cigarette Smoking, and Blood Monocyte Count Correlate with Chronic Lung Injuries and Mortality

Background: Cigarette smoking (CS)-related monocytosis contributes to the development of chronic lung injuries via complex mechanisms.
For detail: dovepress.com
Published Apr 01, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: charlestoncitypaper.com

Brack: Time to double the cigarette tax

Some 18% of South Carolina adults smoke, according to data from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
For detail: charlestoncitypaper.com
Published Apr 01, 2023
[0]

Source: cancernetwork.com

Smoking Cessation Therapy May be Effective in Cervical Cancer Survivors

A novel smoking cessation treatment for survivors of cervical cancer or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia appears to improve rates of abstinence in the short-term, but approximately matches the efficacy of standard treatment at 18 months.
For detail: cancernetwork.com
Published Apr 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bangkokpost.com

Doctors urge parties to keep vape ban

A customs officer uses a hammer to destroy e-cigarettes during a media briefing on Feb 23 about the seizure of 72 million baht worth of e-cigarettes and related goods.
For detail: bangkokpost.com
Published Apr 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bangkokpost.com

Doctors urge parties to keep vape ban

A customs officer uses a hammer to destroy e-cigarettes during a media briefing on Feb 23 about the seizure of 72 million baht worth of e-cigarettes and related goods.
For detail: bangkokpost.com

News Excerpts of March-2023

Published Mar 31, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: who.int

World No Tobacco Day 2023: We need food, not tobacco

On 31 May 2023, WHO and public health champions around the world will come together to celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). This year’s theme is “We need food, not tobacco”.
For detail: who.int
Published Mar 31, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nst.com.my

Establish regulations for vape products to reduce tobacco smoking, says MSHR

The Malaysian Society for Harm Reduction (MSHR) urged the government to establish regulations for vape products to assist in reducing the prevalence of smoking in Malaysia.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Mar 31, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Is e-cigarette use in adolescents associated with continued smoking years later?

In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open Journal, researchers assessed the relationship between adolescent baseline electronic cigarette usage with continued cigarette smoking two years after initiation.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Mar 31, 2023
[COPD TCC Tobacco]

Source: healthshots.com

Quit smoking to survive longer: Here’s how to control tobacco cravings

Once you decide to quit smoking, you put that cigarette down but how do you stop yourself from reaching out again? Here are some expert-approved tips to resist tobacco cravings.
For detail: healthshots.com
Published Mar 31, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: guwahatiplus.com

E-Cigarettes Sold In Assam Markets Despite Ban, Finds Survey

GUWAHATI: Despite a ban on electronic cigarettes by the Central government in 2019, e-cigarettes are available in tobacco shops and are even sold to children below 18 years of age revealed a survey conducted by Consumers’ Legal Protection Forum, Assam supported by Consumer VOICE, New Delhi.
For detail: guwahatiplus.com
Published Mar 31, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Health effects of electronic cigarettes

The use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) carries health risks.1 2 The risk depends on the fluid and varies according to design and user behavior.
For detail: en.wikipedia.org
Published Mar 30, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

CAPHRA Members Urge COP10 Delegations to Include Consumers

The member organisations of CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates) have written to their respective country's FCTC delegations attending COP10, urging them to include at least one consumer of safer nicotine products.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Mar 30, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: iarc.who.int

Quitting smoking after being diagnosed with kidney cancer lowers the risks of cancer progression and mortality

A new prospective study of more than 200 adults who were current smokers when they were diagnosed with kidney cancer, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, provides robust evidence that quitting smoking after being diagnosed with kidney cancer significantly improves survival and lowers the risk of disease progression.
For detail: iarc.who.int
Published Mar 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: frontiersin.org

An examination of the social perceptions and vaping preferences of young electronic nicotine delivery system users

Background: Little research has been conducted on social aspects and preferences of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) use among young ENDS users, and none have examined differences in these aspects and preferences by gender and tobacco use status.
For detail: frontiersin.org
Published Mar 30, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: ecigclick.co.uk

Beat Smoking Like The Swedes! Proof Tobacco Harm Reduction Works!

Members of the EU have a goal to become “Smoke-free” – meaning less than 5% of people still smoke.
For detail: ecigclick.co.uk
Published Mar 29, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: verywellmind.com

How Long Does Nicotine Last?

Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in all tobacco products, including cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and snuff.
For detail: verywellmind.com
Published Mar 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

Study Finds No Link Between Vaping And Cardiovascular Disease

A new study analysing data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco & Health (PATH) study, found no link between exclusive ENDS (electronic nicotine delivery systems) use and an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases۔
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Mar 29, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Former WHO officials propose science-backed tobacco harm reduction

Globally, tobacco control measures are not yielding the desired outcomes exacerbating the challenges for policymakers.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published Mar 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: qeios.com

Youth Patterns of Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Use, Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Waves 4

Introduction: Youth use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) is a continuing concern, making it important to assess evolving patterns, especially as non-tobacco, non-menthol (NTM) flavors were withdrawn for pod-based (but not disposable) ENDS in February 2020.
For detail: qeios.com
Published Mar 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nst.com.my

CAP questions logic behind possible removal of nicotine from the Poisons Act

CAP anti-smoking activist and education officer N. V. Subbarow (left) said they were worried that Malaysian youths would become nicotine addicts rather than drug addicts if nicotine was removed from the Poisons Act.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Mar 29, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: news.unchealthcare.org

Reducing the Appeal of Smoking: Study Confirms Tobacco Warnings on Packages Need Improvement

Leah Ranney, PhD, MA, associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine, and Adam Goldstein, MD, MPH, professor and director of Departmental Advancement at the UNC Department of Family Medicine, led a first-in-kind study showing how tobacco warnings can improve considerably to follow proposed WHO FCTC guidelines.
For detail: news.unchealthcare.org
Published Mar 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: malaysiakini.com

Concerns raised over proposal to exclude nicotine from Poisons Act

The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) has called on the government to reject the proposal to exclude liquid or nicotine gel from poison control regulations under the Poisons Act 1952.
For detail: malaysiakini.com
Published Mar 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: hsph.harvard.edu

Opinion: The benefits of banning flavored tobacco

March 29, 2023 ­– A proposal to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products in New York “can help create the first tobacco-free generation and save lives for decades to come, especially among Black New Yorkers,” according to an opinion piece by Mary Bassett and Howard Koh of Harvard T.H.
For detail: hsph.harvard.edu
Published Mar 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: freemalaysiatoday.com

Retable GEG, don’t exclude liquid nicotine from Poisons Act, govt told

A health think tank says the proposed move could eliminate any possibility of regulating nicotine content in vape and e-cigarettes.
For detail: freemalaysiatoday.com
Published Mar 29, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: edmchicago.com

Why Vaping Is Actually Less Dangerous Than Smoking

The debate on the safety of vaping compared to smoking has been a hot topic for years. As the number of vapers grows, so does the need to understand the potential risks and benefits associated with vaping.
For detail: edmchicago.com
Published Mar 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: codeblue.galencentre.org

Vape Industry Backs Government’s Potential Move To Deregulate Liquid Nicotine

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 – The vape industry today expressed support for a potential exemption of liquid or gel nicotine from control under the Poisons Act 1952 in the government’s bid to tax e-cigarettes.
For detail: codeblue.galencentre.org
Published Mar 29, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

Binary classification of users of electronic cigarettes and smokeless tobacco through biomarkers to assess similarity with current and former smokers: machine learning applied to the population assessment of tobacco and health study

Exposure to harmful and potentially harmful constituents in cigarette smoke is a risk factor for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published Mar 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Fears vaping generation risk chronic lung disease and shortened life spans as '10,000-puff' devices emerge

The emergence of vaping devices claiming to contain up to 10,000 puffs has prompted calls for health authorities to take urgent action given the rate of young people taking up the habit.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vermontbiz.com

Senate aims to ban flavored tobacco products, S.18

Vermont Business Magazine Today the Senate gave preliminary approval to S.18, an act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids.
For detail: vermontbiz.com
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vapingpost.com

Australian Regulator Proposes a Vape Flavour Ban

As if vape regulations in Australia were not harsh enough, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is suggesting a ban on flavoured vaping products, warning labels on product packages and a permit requirement for importing the products.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccofreekids.org

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Commends Government of Argentina for Banning Heated Tobacco Products

Washington, D.C. – Argentina has taken a major step toward reducing tobacco consumption by approving a ban on heated tobacco products.
For detail: tobaccofreekids.org
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Australian youth vaping rates higher than previously thought, study suggests

National youth vaping rates are higher than previously thought and those with friends who vape are most susceptible, according to a study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thedailystar.net

How to quit smoking this Ramadan

During the daytime hours of Ramadan, cigarettes or smoking while fasting of any kind is prohibited. If self-restraint is already ingrained in your mentality, the following ideas might offer the extra push you need to give up smoking for good.
For detail: thedailystar.net
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: seattletimes.com

Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will personally open his state’s case against Juul Labs on Tuesday, the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial.
For detail: seattletimes.com
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: rstreet.org

Tobacco harm reduction: A (state) capital idea

When I published my book on tobacco harm reduction in 1995, Dr. Dean Edell described my strategy as “credible, logical and eminently do-able.
For detail: rstreet.org
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: refinery29.com

Vaping Could Be Causing Havoc On Skin So Why Is No One Talking About It?

The realisation came to Charlotte Priest through a cloud of raspberry vape smoke. In spring 2021, the circumference of her mouth started to develop red lesions, which soon spread to her eyes, nose and cheeks.
For detail: refinery29.com
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: racgp.org.au

GP prescriber-route rarely used for nicotine vapes

New research suggests while nearly half of all Australians aged 15–30 have tried vaping, very few have accessed the products through authorised prescribers.
For detail: racgp.org.au
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: pressrepublican.com

A Second Wave of Nicotine Addictions

Members of Reality Check, a group organized through Tobacco Free Clinton, Franklin and Essex Counties, speak on the issues of smoking and vaping during an interview at the Press-Republican offices.
For detail: pressrepublican.com
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: physiciansweekly.com

Smokeless Tobacco Use Linked to Increase in Peripheral Artery Disease

MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smokeless tobacco use is associated with an increased incidence of peripheral artery disease, similar to that seen with cigarette smoking, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
For detail: physiciansweekly.com
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: oversight.house.gov

Comer Probes FDA’s Tobacco and Nicotine Regulatory Programs Riddled with Uncertainty

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is conducting oversight of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulation of tobacco and nicotine products through its Center for Tobacco Products (CTP).
For detail: oversight.house.gov
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nst.com.my

Medical associations in uproar over proposal to remove nicotine from poisons list

Removing nicotine from the Poisons Act before passing the Tobacco Control Bill will give children unhindered access to vape products.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: hcplive.com

Addressing Tobacco Use in Adults with Psychotic Disorders

Future research could explore the factors contributing to this disparity and identify effective interventions to reduce tobacco use in this population.
For detail: hcplive.com
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: freemalaysiatoday.com

Pharmacists, doctors oppose excluding liquid nicotine from Poisons Act

The Malaysian Pharmacists Society says it sends the ‘wrong message to the public’, while the Malaysian Medical Association is concerned the exemption will see children becoming addicted to nicotine.
For detail: freemalaysiatoday.com
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: express.co.uk

The UK must embrace nicotine alternatives like vaping to save lives, says SCOTT BENTON

Last year's publication of the Khan review rightly brought the issue of smoking and its harmful effects to the forefront of public discourse.
For detail: express.co.uk
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Britain's vaping crisis in schools laid bare: How e-cig detectors are being set off 22 TIMES a day

Devices installed in schools to detect whether children are vaping are being set off up to 22 times a day, data has revealed.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cagw.org

New York Takes the Wrong Approach to Tobacco

Legislation supported by Governor Kathy Hochul (D), S. 4007 and A3007, would ban all flavored tobacco products in New York, and end the sale of menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, flavored cigarillos, and smokeless tobacco.
For detail: cagw.org
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: apnews.com

Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will personally open his state’s case against Juul Labs on Tuesday, the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial.
For detail: apnews.com
Published Mar 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: abcnews.go.com

At trial, Minnesota says e-cigarette maker Juul targets kids

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has personally opened his state’s lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison personally opened his state's case against Juul Labs on Tuesday, accusing the e-cigarette maker of using “slick products, clever ads and attractive flavors” to hook children on nicotine as the first of thousands of cases against the company reached trial.
For detail: abcnews.go.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vaping360.com

9 Pros and Cons of Vaping You Should Consider

Vaping gets a lot of bad press. Although we hear occasional positive reports about the health benefits of electronic cigarettes, they’re generally overwhelmed by coverage of hypothetical risks and exaggerated dangers.
For detail: vaping360.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[COPD Vaping]

Source: vaping360.com

Vaping vs. Smoking: Is Vaping Bad for You Too?

Every discussion of the health risks of vaping should begin with a comparison to cigarette smoking.
For detail: vaping360.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

First Trial for Juul Youth Marketing Claims

A trial against Juul Labs and Altria for youth marketing begins today in Minnesota, USA. It is the first state to go to trial against the e-cigarette manufacturer and tobacco company.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thenationalnews.com

E-cigarette maker Juul accused of getting US minors addicted to tobacco

Minnesota hinges lawsuit on so-called public nuisance theory, used to take down tobacco industry in 1990s Electronic cigarette company Juul and its parent company Altria head to trial on Monday over accusations that they illegally marketed e-cigarettes to youths.
For detail: thenationalnews.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: swissinfo.ch

Experts warn of rising nicotine consumption among Swiss teenagers

E-cigarettes have been growing in popularity especially among young women, warn prevention experts. © Keystone / Melanie Duchene An anti-addiction organisation has expressed concern about an increase in the consumption of nicotine by teenagers in Switzerland.
For detail: swissinfo.ch
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: sciencemediacentre.org

expert reaction to study of teen vaping and persistent smoking in the US

A study, published in JAMA Network Open*, has looked at any link between teen vaping levels and persistent adolescent cigarette smoking in the US.
For detail: sciencemediacentre.org
Published Mar 27, 2023
[FED Tobacco]

Source: nytimes.com

Gladys Kessler, Judge Who Curbed Deceptive Tobacco Ads, Dies at 85

In a landmark case, she ruled in 2006 that cigarette companies had been deceiving the public about the health hazards of smoking, violating racketeering laws.
For detail: nytimes.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Acute effects of electronic cigarettes on vascular endothelial function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Aim: The effects of e-cigarettes on endothelial function remained controversial. The study aimed to investigate the effects of e-cigarettes on vascular endothelial function.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Mar 27, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: medicalxpress.com

Many young Australians exposed to e-cigarettes despite restrictions, study suggests

Although you can't legally buy nicotine e-cigarettes in Australia without a prescription, and promotion of e-cigarettes in general is restricted, new research suggests more young Australians are using them and finding them easy to access.
For detail: medicalxpress.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: indianexpress.com

Govt caps maximum GST cess rate on tobacco products

The cess rate for tobacco has been fixed at Rs 4,170 per thousand stick plus 290 per cent ad valorem or 100 per cent of the retail sale price per unit.
For detail: indianexpress.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: helenair.com

Bill would take money for tobacco prevention and move it to children's health insurance

In a hearing Friday evening, Hamilton Republican state Rep. Ron Marshall advocated for his bill to take half of the funding that tobacco prevention efforts in the state get from a tobacco settlement and put it toward the state’s children's health insurance program.
For detail: helenair.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: forbes.com

Nicotine Addiction: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical compound found in the tobacco plant and is the main psychoactive ingredient in tobacco products, like cigarettes.
For detail: forbes.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailynewsegypt.com

Eastern Company increases prices of local cigarettes,

Eastern Company has increased the price of all its products including cigarettes, cigars, and hookah tobacco.
For detail: dailynewsegypt.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: chinadialogue.net

Zimbabwe tries to mitigate tobacco deforestation

We encourage you to republish China Dialogue articles, online or in print, under the Creative Commons license.
For detail: chinadialogue.net
Published Mar 27, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: cbsnews.com

Minnesota's $100M lawsuit against e-cigarette makers goes to court

MINNEAPOLIS -- Trial proceedings began Monday in a $100 million lawsuit by the state of Minnesota against Juul and Altria, makers of e-cigarettes.
For detail: cbsnews.com
Published Mar 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: apnews.com

Minnesota suit against e-cigarette maker Juul goes to trial

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected for Tuesday in his state’s lawsuit against Juul Labs – marking the first time any of the thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker over its alleged marketing to young people is going to play out in a courtroom.
For detail: apnews.com
Published Mar 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Flavored Tobacco Ban Dies in Senate

By not scheduling a hearing, lawmakers in Hawaii have killed a bill proposing to ban flavored vaping and other tobacco products in the state.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 26, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Australian teenagers urge government to help them break vaping addiction

Teenagers have urged the Australian government to help them break their nicotine addiction, submissions to a major consultation on vaping reforms reveal.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Mar 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Nicotine-mediated dopamine regulates short neuropeptide F to inhibit brown planthopper feeding behavior in tobacco-rice rotation cropping

Background: The tobacco-rice rotation cropping (TRRC) is an ecologically friendly system that can both alleviate soil nicotine pollution and decrease the brown planthopper (BPH, Nilaparvata lugens Stål) fitness on rice.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Mar 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news.abplive.com

Center Caps Maximum GST Cess On Pan Masala And Tobacco, Links Highest Rate To Retail Price

The maximum GST compensation cess rate for pan masala will be 51 per cent of the retail sale price per unit, as per the amendment Center Caps Maximum GST Cess On Pan Masala, Tobacco Links Highest Rate To Retail Price Center Caps Maximum GST Cess On Pan Masala And Tobacco, Links Highest Rate To Retail Price.
For detail: news.abplive.com
Published Mar 26, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: healio.com

Persistent smoking linked to risk for CV events, death after acute ischemic stroke

In patients with acute ischemic stroke, persistent smoking conferred elevated risk for CV events and death vs. never smoking.
For detail: healio.com
Published Mar 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ft.com

Altria makes fresh bet on vaping as it tries to move beyond Juul loss

Altria’s $2.75bn acquisition of e-cigarette start-up NJOY was its latest bet on the vaping market after losing almost all of the $12.8bn it invested in Juul five years earlier.
For detail: ft.com
Published Mar 26, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Vapes seized after medical incidents at Bolton high school

Police have seized 2,800 suspected illegal vapes across Bolton after three "medical incidents" at a local high school were linked to similar devices.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Mar 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Prevalence of nicotine and tobacco product use by sexual identity, gender identity, and sex assigned at birth among emerging adult tobacco users in California, United States

Introduction: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) nicotine and tobacco use disparities are well-documented among youth and young adults (YYA), and despite decades of prevention efforts, these disparities stubbornly persist.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Mar 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nature.com

Prenatal nicotine exposure alters gene expression profiles of neurons in the sub-regions of the VTA during early postnatal development

Brain growth occurs during the first 2 weeks of postnatal development in rats. This developmental period is equivalent to the third trimester of human gestation.
For detail: nature.com
Published Mar 25, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Health effects of vaping explained as warning made about long term use

Vaping is considered less harmful than smoking but experts have warned to remain cautious about its long term health effects.
For detail: liverpoolecho.co.uk
Published Mar 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: theguardian.com

Tobacco-linked organisations and executives fail to declare interests to TGA vaping inquiry

Organisations and executives with known links to big tobacco and vaping companies have failed to declare them in submissions to a major government consultation on vaping reforms aimed at protecting children from nicotine addiction.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Mar 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: si.com

College football coach suspended after players smoked cigars to celebrate national title

The NCAA is coming down hard on a Division II college football coach after two of his players smoked cigars to celebrate a national championship from a year ago.
For detail: si.com
Published Mar 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: reason.com

Fifth Circuit Again Stays FDA Denial of E-Cigarette Product Application

In January, the Food & Drug Administration denied R.J. Reynolds Vapor (RJRV) Company's application to market menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes.
For detail: reason.com
Published Mar 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: qz.com

Minnesota is trying to prove Juul got teens addicted on vaping in a first-of-its-kind trial

Minnesota is getting its day in court to prove Juul created a new generation of nicotine addicts. In the first-of-its-kind trial against Juul and its former investor Altria Group, which starts Monday (Mar.
For detail: qz.com
Published Mar 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nationalreview.com

Fifth Circuit Takes FDA to Task for Unlawful De Facto Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes

The FDA’s crackdown on flavored e-cigarettes and vapes likely flouts administrative law, a panel of Fifth Circuit judges ruled Thursday.
For detail: nationalreview.com
Published Mar 24, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: kolotv.com

Baby boomers and nicotine consumption boost hip and knee replacements

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The amount of hip and knee replacements jumped 14% from 2021 to 2022. Medical specialists claim it is too soon to calculate the trend of this year.
For detail: kolotv.com
Published Mar 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: investing.com

Cigarette giant Altria Group considers non-nicotine product expansion - WSJ

Cigarette giant Altria Group considers non-nicotine product expansion - WSJ© Reuters Cigarette giant Altria Group (MO) considers non-nicotine product expansion - WSJ.
For detail: investing.com
Published Mar 24, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: drugwatch.com

Juul Labs Settles Lawsuit With Chicago for Nearly a Quarter-Billion Dollars

Editors carefully fact-check all Drugwatch content for accuracy and quality.
For detail: drugwatch.com
Published Mar 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news-medical.net

E-cigarette flavors are associated with lower odds of quitting

In a recent study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, researchers from the University of Michigan examined the role of flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in smoking cessation.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Mar 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: maitlandmercury.com.au

Kids ingesting nicotine reason for vaping crackdown

Health Minister Mark Butler says there's a need to get vaping under control. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS) Dozens of children under the age of four ingesting nicotine has been cited by Health Minister Mark Butler as one of the reasons for a crackdown on vaping laws.
For detail: maitlandmercury.com.au
Published Mar 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: fortune.com

The CSO of the world’s largest tobacco company doesn’t smoke. Can she get Philip Morris’s millions of customers to quit too?

“I hate cigarettes,” Jennifer Motles, the chief sustainability officer at the world’s largest tobacco company, Philip Morris International, told me over the phone this week.
For detail: fortune.com
Published Mar 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailyrecord.co.uk

Concern as vaping is 'bigger than smoking ever was' at Ayrshire schools


For detail: dailyrecord.co.uk
Published Mar 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bc.ctvnews.ca

Sellers targeted B.C. minors via Snapchat to sell nicotine and THC vaping products, police say

Police on Vancouver Island say they have busted a vaping operation that was selling merchandise to school kids.
For detail: bc.ctvnews.ca
Published Mar 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news-medical.net

Use of chewing tobacco and snuff linked with a two-fold increase in peripheral artery disease risk

A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, investigated the incidence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) among users of smokeless tobacco products.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Mar 22, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: medicalxpress.com

Smoking independently tied to higher risk for psoriasis

Smoking is tied to an increased risk for psoriasis, but may not be a cause of psoriasis, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in Frontiers in Immunology.
For detail: medicalxpress.com
Published Mar 22, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: mediaindia.eu

Despite ban on e-cigarettes in India, vaping is viral

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users have more lung inflammation. than cigarette smokers and non-smokers, according to a recent study published online by The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. This study is the first to show that using e-cigarettes and vaping e-liquids causes a distinct inflammatory response in the lungs that is different from smoking cigarettes.
For detail: mediaindia.eu
Published Mar 22, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: health.govt.nz

Vaping Regulatory Authority update

Manatū Hauora’s Vaping Regulatory Authority (the Authority) is focused on compliance with the law as it makes further progress with its vaping product investigations.
For detail: health.govt.nz
Published Mar 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: focustaiwan.tw

New tobacco regulations take effect

Inbound passengers who bring heated tobacco products into Taiwan risk a fine of up to NT$5million under a new law that takes effect on March 22.
For detail: focustaiwan.tw
Published Mar 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: carboncredits.com

Big Tobacco is Poisoning the Planet and the People Says WHO

Apart from killing millions of people each year, Big Tobacco’s carbon footprint is destroying the earth in a way not many people know about.
For detail: carboncredits.com
Published Mar 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: axios.com

Boston teens challenge vaping trends

Young people played a huge role in passing a 2019 state law banning flavored vaping products and menthol cigarettes. Now teen advocates behind the scenes are tackling youth vaping through a racial equity lens.
For detail: axios.com
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: verywellmind.com

101 Healthy Alternatives to Smoking

As of Dec. 20, 2019, the new legal age limit is 21 years old for purchasing cigarettes, cigars, or any other tobacco products in the U.S.
For detail: verywellmind.com
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: smh.com.au

‘We will not stand for it’: Campaign for vaping without prescription goes up in smoke

Health Minister Mark Butler says he will not give in to demands for vapes to be sold freely like cigarettes, despite a push from the Nationals and industry lobby groups who say regulated retail sales are the only way to curtail Australia’s pervasive black market.
For detail: smh.com.au
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: reuters.com

Rothschild to advise tobacco maker Al Fakher on strategic options - sources

DUBAI, March 21 (Reuters) - The owner of Dubai-based tobacco business Al Fakher has hired Rothschild & Co to advise it on strategic options, including a possible initial public offering, two sources familiar with the matter said.
For detail: reuters.com
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: portnews.com.au

Nationals back vaping access despite health experts

The Nationals are at odds with health experts over the regulation of vapes, arguing retailers should be allowed to sell the nicotine version.
For detail: portnews.com.au
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: ihpi.umich.edu

Would you know if your kid was vaping?

Nearly half of parents in a national poll felt confident they’d know if their child used e-cigarettes.
For detail: ihpi.umich.edu
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: dentalnewspk.com

Avoid smoking, avert tooth loss

While lighting up a cigarette, most of the smokers are oblivious to the harm their habit causes to the general health and appearance of their teeth, and various serious ailments that may ultimately put their life at risk.
For detail: dentalnewspk.com
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cureus.com

The Association Between Smokeless Tobacco and a Lung Mass in a Healthy Young Male

Cite this article as: Alaws H, Aggarwal T, Ahmad H R, et al. (March 21, 2023) The Association Between Smokeless Tobacco and a Lung Mass in a Healthy Young Male. Cureus 15(3): e36467. doi:10.7759/cureus.
For detail: cureus.com
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ctnewsjunkie.com

Flavored Nicotine Ban Stalls in Public Health

A proposal to ban the sale of flavored tobacco and vape products in Connecticut won’t advance this year after the Public Health Committee stripped the legislation Monday and used it as a vehicle to boost funding for tobacco cessation programs.
For detail: ctnewsjunkie.com
Published Mar 21, 2023
[0]

Source: conveniencestore.co.uk

Vape sector hits back at BAT compliance research

The Independent British Vape Trade Association (IBVTA) has questioned research carried out by British American Tobacco (BAT), reported by our sister title The Grocer, suggesting that multiple disposable vape brands have been found to contain above the regulation maximum nicotine liquid.
For detail: conveniencestore.co.uk
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: anu.edu.au

Vaping increasing among young Aussies, as risks confirmed

E-cigarette use among young Australians has increased "alarmingly" in recent years, as a major peer-reviewed study led by The Australian National University (ANU) confirms the risks to health vaping poses.
For detail: anu.edu.au
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: afr.com

Nationals’ $55k from Big Tobacco no influence on vaping policy

Nationals leader David Littleproud struck a brave stance on Tuesday, publicly calling for the harmonisation of sales laws between e-cigarettes and regular ones.
For detail: afr.com
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Nationals propose easing of vaping rules for adults, arguing it is a 'common sense approach'

The Nationals want to ease rules around nicotine vapes in Australia, to provide access to them as a tool to help adults quit smoking, while tightening rules around young people accessing the highly addictive products.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Mar 21, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: 9news.com.au

Wave of new smokers on the way, 'alarming' vape study predicts

Health groups call for ban on importation and sale of vaping products Health groups call for ban on importation and sale of vaping products.
For detail: 9news.com.au
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccotactics.org

Are diplomats promoting tobacco over public health?

Are diplomats promoting tobacco over public health?, Tobacco Tactics, updated 20 March 2023, accessed 28 March 2023.
For detail: tobaccotactics.org
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

FDA Updates Nicotine Definition in Docs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated its definition of “tobacco products” to include nontobacco nicotine products.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Tighter import bans on e-cigarettes expected in bid to tackle ‘explosion in illegal vaping’

Australia’s drug regulator is expected to recommend sweeping import bans on vaping products, as new research shows young people who use e-cigarettes are much more likely to go on to smoke regular cigarettes than those who don’t.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theconversation.com

How bad is vaping and should it be banned?

Nicole Lee works as a consultant in the health sector and a psychologist in private practice. She has previously received funding by Australian and state governments, NHMRC and other bodies for evaluation and research into alcohol and other drug prevention and treatment.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: rttnews.com

FDA Bans 2 Vuse Solo Menthol E-cigarette Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has denied marketing of two Vuse Solo brand menthol e-cigarette products currently marketed by R.J.
For detail: rttnews.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: psychiatrictimes.com

ADHD and Smoking Cessation Outcomes With Varenicline

Do ADHD symptoms impact smoking cessation outcomes? Researchers performed a randomized controlled trial of varenicline for tobacco cessation in adolescents and young adults.
For detail: psychiatrictimes.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: prnewswire.com

Reynolds Releases Inaugural White Paper on Tobacco Harm Reduction

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group's U.S.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Electronic cigarettes and health outcomes: umbrella and systematic review of the global evidence

To review and synthesise the global evidence regarding the health effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, vapes).
For detail: onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news.sky.com

Detection of vaping among children 'may be more difficult' than parents realise

The majority of parents assume they would know if their child was vaping and are confident their kids are clued up on the health risks, but a new poll suggests they may be taking a rose-tinted view.
For detail: news.sky.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: journalnow.com

More Vuse e-cigarette menthol styles draw ban from FDA

For the second time in less than two months, the Food and Drug Administration has denied R.J.
For detail: journalnow.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: healthnews.com

Vaping Alcohol: How Does Affect Your Body?

The electronic cigarette is a technology that allows for user modification, including controlling the voltage, battery power, and the contents of the e-cigarette liquid.
For detail: healthnews.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: dailynewsegypt.com

Could this be the year for Tobacco Harm Reduction?

This November, Panama will play host to the tenth WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Conference of the Parties (COP), where decisions on tobacco control will be taken that may have far-reaching implications for the world’s more than a billion smokers.
For detail: dailynewsegypt.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: blog.cvn.com

Philip Morris & RJR Prevail at Trial Where Parties Disputed Origin of Woman's Deadly Cancer

Miami, FL— A Florida state court jury Friday cleared the nation’s two largest cigarette makers of responsibility for the cancer death of a Florida woman who smoked for more than a quarter-century.
For detail: blog.cvn.com
Published Mar 20, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: bath.ac.uk

Are diplomats promoting tobacco over public health?

Researchers reveal concerns about how overseas government representatives could be contravening international guidance on their relationships with Big Tobacco.
For detail: bath.ac.uk
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: azpbs.org

Latest news surrounding lung cancer and vaping concerns

The American Lung Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics just launched a joint campaign to help youth quit vaping and using electronic-cigarettes.
For detail: azpbs.org
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Should all vaping products be banned? - Health with Dr Norman Swan

Australia has been a world leader in efforts to control and stamp out tobacco, but have we been too slow to confront the risks of vaping.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Mar 20, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: 1news.co.nz

Confusion lingers following review into vape nicotine levels

Hundreds of vaping products were taken off shelves following a Fair Go investigation last year – but some high nicotine vapes are still for sale.
For detail: 1news.co.nz
Published Mar 19, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: nypost.com

Colorful Chinese-made e-cigarette Elf Bar using influencers to appeal to kids, Schumer says

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) offers remarks during the Senate Democrats' policy luncheon press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
For detail: nypost.com
Published Mar 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bloomberg.com

The Scourge of Vaping Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Two plastic vaping pens are tossed out every second in the UK as disposable e-cigarettes surge in popularity. . . .
For detail: bloomberg.com
Published Mar 18, 2023
[0]

Source: theguardian.com

UK health expert raises alarm at vaping ‘epidemic’ among teenagers

One of the UK’s leading respiratory doctors has raised the alarm about the exploding popularity of vaping among teenagers, saying that without urgent regulation a generation could end up with long-term addictions and lung damage.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Mar 18, 2023
[Cravings Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

‘Beside himself with craving’: the teenagers hooked on vaping

When Sarah caught her 13-year-old son vaping in his room last year, he tried a classic teenage line on her. “He said: ‘It’s not mine, it’s my friend’s,’” remembers the teacher from West Yorkshire.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Mar 18, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: ecigclick.co.uk

WVA Tobacco Harm Reduction & Vaping Fact Sheet

The WVA (World Vapers’ Alliance) has created a fact sheet on Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) and Vaping.
For detail: ecigclick.co.uk
Published Mar 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: sydney.edu.au

Calls for total elimination of direct sales of vaping products

In a perspective published in Public Health Research & Practice, a peer-reviewed journal of the Sax Institute, Associate Professor Becky Freeman says predatory retailers, manufacturers and importers of vaping products have exploited loopholes in regulations to flood the market with illicit products that appeal to young people.
For detail: sydney.edu.au
Published Mar 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news-medical.net

California’s tobacco control program spurs big health care savings

In the late 1980s, when smoking was still allowed on some airline flights, California boosted its tax on cigarettes from 10 to 35 cents a pack, devoting 5 cents to programs to prevent smoking.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Mar 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nature.com

Impact of the gut microbiome on nicotine’s motivational effects and glial cells in the ventral tegmental area in male mice

A link between gut dysbiosis and the pathogenesis of brain disorders has been identified. A role for gut bacteria in drug reward and addiction has been suggested but very few studies have investigated their impact on brain and behavioral responses to addictive drugs so far.
For detail: nature.com
Published Mar 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: kimatv.com

Association of sheriffs and police chiefs not in favor of minor vaping bill

OLYMPIA-- The state's Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs has concerns about a bill that's aimed to prevent minors from purchasing and using vape products.
For detail: kimatv.com
Published Mar 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: insider.com

More people in their 20s and 30s are experiencing heart disease — cardiologists warn vaping may be to blame

Three cardiologists told Insider that vaping might be a factor in rising heart diseases cases among young people.
For detail: insider.com
Published Mar 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: globenewswire.com

New Research Says Vaping Increases Risk of Dental Problems

Many people don’t realise that vaping can cause lasting damage to the heart and lungs, but there’s even less awareness about the dangers to oral health.
For detail: globenewswire.com
Published Mar 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: fda.gov

FDA Denies Marketing of Two Vuse Solo Menthol E-Cigarette Products

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) for two menthol e-cigarette products currently marketed by R.J.
For detail: fda.gov
Published Mar 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

In April 2022, Congress gave FDA new power over synthetic nicotine disposable e-cig market

The Food and Drug Administration, tasked with keeping Americans safe from harmful food and drugs, including restricting disposable - and highly addictive - flavored e-cigarettes to children, is failing its core mission.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published Mar 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: wkrg.com

City of Milton bans smoking, vaping in parks

The ordinance, passed unanimously, prohibits cigarette smoking and vaping in parks and city-owned properties. The ban takes effect immediately.
For detail: wkrg.com
Published Mar 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Experts Address Health Professionals on Vaping

Three experts from King’s College London and the public health charity Action on Smoking and Health recently addressed health professionals, seeking to dispel what they describe as “myths about e-cigarettes and vaping,” according to the Independent European Vaping Alliance (IEVA).
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

U.K. Tobacco Duty Increased

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt raised the U.K. tobacco duty in his spring budget, reports The Independent.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: reuters.com

British American Tobacco urged to move London listing to New York- FT

A woman poses with a cigarette in front of BAT (British American Tobacco) logo in this illustration taken July 26, 2022.
For detail: reuters.com
Published Mar 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nasdaq.com

British American Tobacco urged to move London listing to New York- FT

March 16 (Reuters) - British American Tobacco is facing pressure from shareholder GQG Partners to move its primary listing to New York, as it "makes no sense" for the cigarette maker to remain on the UK stock market, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
For detail: nasdaq.com
Published Mar 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: marketscreener.com

British American Tobacco Asked By Shareholder to Move Switch London Listing to US, FT Reports

--British American Tobacco PLC has been asked by GQG Partners, one of its major shareholders, to move its primary listing to New York, the Financial Times reports, citing Rajiv Jain, founder of the U.S.
For detail: marketscreener.com
Published Mar 16, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: lexology.com

JUUL To Pay $23.8 Million Over Underage Marketing Allegations

Last week, the City of Chicago announced that it reached a $23.8 million settlement with e-cigarette maker JUUL Labs, the result of a lawsuit brought by the City in 2020 which alleged JUUL was "selling [its] products to individuals under the age of 21 (or 18 prior to July 2016), engaging in inadequate age verification, and deceptively marketing JUUL Products.
For detail: lexology.com
Published Mar 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ft.com

British American Tobacco urged to quit London for US

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest British American Tobacco PLC news every morning.
For detail: ft.com
Published Mar 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: finance.yahoo.com

Does Philip Morris International (PM) Have a Strong Margin of Safety?

Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its “Ariel Global Strategy” fourth-quarter investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here.
For detail: finance.yahoo.com
Published Mar 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: eastasiaforum.org

The fight with industry over tobacco controls in Australia

In November 2022, Australia’s Minister for Health Mark Butler announced plans to introduce new legislation featuring a raft of tobacco control measures.
For detail: eastasiaforum.org
Published Mar 16, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: courthousenews.com

Durbin puts FDA on blast over unauthorized vape sales

The Senate majority whip accused the food and drug regulator of failing to keep thousands of illegal e-cigarette manufacturers out of the market and out of the hands of children.
For detail: courthousenews.com
Published Mar 15, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: self.com

How to Finally Quit Smoking Cigarettes, According to Longtime Smokers

Smoking cigarettes isn’t as popular among Americans as it once was, but it’s still the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the US, and more than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease.
For detail: self.com
Published Mar 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: scienceworldreport.com

Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Says Its Mission To End Smoking in This Generation Includes Helping Malawi Transition From Its Tobacco-Dependent Economy

For more than 130 years, tobacco has been Malawi's biggest and most lucrative agricultural export.
For detail: scienceworldreport.com
Published Mar 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: patch.com

Another New Rochelle HS Student Rushed To Hospital After Vaping

The superintendent warned families of the dangers of vaping and misleadingly labeled cannabis edibles, like "KeefKat" bars.
For detail: patch.com
Published Mar 15, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: nbc29.com

Free virtual class to help quit tobacco, nicotine use starting March 22

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A free, six week program to help people stop using nicotine, smoking or vaping is about to get started.
For detail: nbc29.com
Published Mar 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: koco.com

Teen vaping once again focus of legislation at Oklahoma Capitol

The House has advanced a bill that would not only require education for minors caught vaping but levy a fine if they fail to enroll in such a program.
For detail: koco.com
Published Mar 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: eyeonannapolis.net

Studies Show That the Nicotine Pouch is a Viable Tobacco Harm Reduction Tool — Here’s What You Need to Know

Alternatives to combustible cigarettes are becoming increasingly available to circumvent the dangers related to tobacco smoking.
For detail: eyeonannapolis.net
Published Mar 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: catholicleader.com.au

Students suspended after toilet block vaping video

A CENTRAL Queensland Catholic college has suspended more than 30 students after a video surfaced of students vaping in a toilet block.
For detail: catholicleader.com.au
Published Mar 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: businessdailyafrica.com

BAT sees deal over nicotine pouches

British American Tobacco Plc Kenya is optimistic it will strike a deal with the Ruto administration over the regulation of the sale and distribution of oral nicotine pouches by the second half of the year, unlocking a Sh1 billion budget for the new category products.
For detail: businessdailyafrica.com
Published Mar 15, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: bignewsnetwork.com

Why Is IQOS Better Than Cigarettes

When it comes to smoking, there is no doubt that traditional cigarettes pose a serious health risk. However, with the rise of alternative smoking devices, smokers are now seeking out options that are less harmful but still provide a satisfying smoking experience.
For detail: bignewsnetwork.com
Published Mar 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

School students vaping has become statewide issue, says Queensland Teachers' Union

Cresta Richardson says parents and the wider community need to help address vaping issues.(ABC News) Efforts to clamp down on a surging number of young people vaping requires a whole of society approach rather than just in-classroom education, according to the Queensland Teachers' Union.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: zeenews.india.com

Vaping Impact On Fertility: How E-Cigarettes Affect Men And Women Trying To Have A Baby

Vaping Ill-Efects: One lifestyle habit similar to smoking that can adversely affect fertility in both men and women is e-cigarettes or most commonly referred to as vaping.
For detail: zeenews.india.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wfxrtv.com

Is vaping making your kid a lifelong addict?

(NewsNation) — Vaping has taken hold of children and teens, over 2 million of whom indulge in the habit, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For detail: wfxrtv.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vapingpost.com

NY State Assemblyman Proposes Crackdown on Vaping in Schools

Introduced by Assemblyman Keith Brown, D-Northport, A.10547 amends the current state Public Health Law requiring students caught vaping to attend an Electronic Cigarette or Vapor Product Prevention, Control or Awareness Program.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

The Dutch Parliament to Consider Plain Packaging For Vapes

D66, a social liberal political party in the Netherlands, will be proposing a measure that similar to plain packaging for cigarettes, would make vapes look boring and uniform.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Water-Based Vaping Gains Traction

Aquios Labs and Innokin have launched a commercial product based on Aquios Labs’ water-based vaping technology, Innokin announced in a press release.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thecourier.com.au

Smoking laws to be tightened as vaping probe begins

Selling smoking products in Queensland without a licence will be an offence attracting fines of up to $143,000 under a raft of proposed laws.
For detail: thecourier.com.au
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: standard.net.au

Smoking laws to be tightened as vaping probe begins

Selling smoking products in Queensland without a licence will be an offence attracting fines of up to $143,000 under a raft of proposed laws.
For detail: standard.net.au
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: portnews.com.au

Smoking laws to be tightened as vaping probe begins

Selling smoking products in Queensland without a licence will be an offence attracting fines of up to $143,000 under a raft of proposed laws.
For detail: portnews.com.au
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: patientcareonline.com

Screening Rates for E-cigarette Use in Primary Care Lower than for Other Substances, According to New Research

Screening rates for e-cigarette use in primary care were almost two-thirds lower than those for combustible tobacco, alcohol, and illicit substances, according to new data.
For detail: patientcareonline.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nzdoctor.co.nz

Increasing vaping outlets near schools, playgrounds fueling rangatahi vaping

A vape store has recently opened in Kopeopeo in Whakatāne, 350m from Whakatāne High School and just under 300m from primary school, St Joseph’s Catholic School.
For detail: nzdoctor.co.nz
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: mynews13.com

Teen uses own addiction to warn others about vaping

DELAND, Fla — According to an FDA survey in 2022, more than 1 in 10 middle and high school students used a tobacco product during the past 30 days.
For detail: mynews13.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: hngnews.com

New ordinance cracks down on e-cig use among students in Lake Mills

Lake Mills now has an ordinance on the books regulating the possession and use of e-cigarettes and other vape products, barring minors from buying or carrying the devices and prohibiting their use on school grounds.
For detail: hngnews.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: hcplive.com

Exposure to Smoking in Early Life Associated with Thinner RNFL in Young Adults

An analysis of optic nerve status in young adults suggests the largest RNFL deficits were found in those exposed to tobacco smoke during both fetal life and childhood.
For detail: hcplive.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[FCTC Cigarette]

Source: finance.yahoo.com

Sweden’s Stunning Smoke Free Success Provides a Road Map That Could Save Lives of Millions - Major New Report

STOCKHOLM, March 14, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PUBLIC health experts launched a major new report today (TUESDAY) to mark Sweden approaching the historic milestone of becoming Europe’s first ‘Smoke Free’ country.
For detail: finance.yahoo.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: exposetobacco.org

Decades of Lies Show Tobacco Companies Can’t Be Trusted

For decades, Big Tobacco publicly denied what it internally knew to be true. It ran deceptive campaigns, misled policymakers even when under oath and paid for biased research to help create confusion.
For detail: exposetobacco.org
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: cspdailynews.com

Juul, Chicago Reach $23.8 Million Settlement

E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc. agreed to pay the city of Chicago $23.8 million in a settlement over a May 2020 lawsuit that alleged Juul engaged in harmful and deceptive business practices by marketing and selling vaping products to underage users.
For detail: cspdailynews.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cbsnews.com

Students rally at Minnesota Capitol to support ban on flavored tobacco products

ST. PAUL, Minn. – More than two dozen Minnesota cities already ban or restrict sales of flavored tobacco products.
For detail: cbsnews.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[FCTC Cigarette]

Source: businesswire.com

Sweden’s Stunning Smoke Free Success Provides a Road Map That Could Save Lives of Millions - Major New Report

STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PUBLIC health experts launched a major new report today (TUESDAY) to mark Sweden approaching the historic milestone of becoming Europe’s first ‘Smoke Free’ country.
For detail: businesswire.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bbc.com

Vapes: How easy is it to buy an illegal one?

Illegal vapes are being seized at an unprecedented level, and shops selling them have been described by trading standards officers as the biggest threat on the UK's high streets.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Mar 14, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

E-cigarettes sold in the playground, as Queensland inquiry looks at how kids get vapes. This is what the law says about vaping

The regulation of vaping products will be the subject of a Queensland government inquiry to begin this week.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Vaping Inquiry]

Source: youtube.com

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Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Vaping Crackdown]

Source: youtube.com

Parliamentary inquiry to 'expose truth' about vaping | 9 News Australia

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: youtube.com

‘A new generation of smokers’: Health risks of vaping is a major concern

Video
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Published Mar 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: wgntv.com

Illinois law would ban vaping in public places

SPRINGFIELD, Il. (WTVO) — Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban the use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices indoors.
For detail: wgntv.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: urbanmatter.com

Understanding the effects of vaping

Vaping has become increasingly popular in recent years, and many questions about its safety come with it.
For detail: urbanmatter.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Bulgaria to Support Growers Diversification

Bulgaria will provide BGN70.5 million ($38.4 million) to help its tobacco growers diversity into alternative livelihoods, reports SeeNews, citing the State Fund Agriculture.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: themainewire.com

Massachusetts’ Flavored Tobacco Ban Costs State $127 Million, Black Market Flourishing

(This article was originally posted at Maine Policy Institute’s Pine Tree Beat. Click here to access more of MPI’s policy related research and anlysis.
For detail: themainewire.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thekashmirwalla.com

Smoking at public places: 20,000 challans, Rs 15 lakh collected in four years

The Kashmir Walla plans to extensively and honestly cover — break, report, and analyze — everything that matters to you.
For detail: thekashmirwalla.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: risingkashmir.com

Health deptt to start activities to declare schools tobacco-free

The Health Department Kashmir will initiate different kinds of activities to declare schools tobacco-free and sensitize students about the ill effects of tobacco use.
For detail: risingkashmir.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: refinery29.com

What Finally Helped Me Quit My Vaping Addiction

Cut-out image of woman wearing black sunglasses and green cardigan smiling in the sunlight, on an abstract background with stickers of hearts, stars and a smiley face.
For detail: refinery29.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: qld.gov.au

Stronger laws to crack down on illicit tobacco

The Palaszczuk Government will introduce legislation to Parliament to strengthen Queensland’s anti-smoking laws this week New legislation will include stronger enforcement action on illicit tobacco sale and supply, the introduction of a licencing scheme for the sale of tobacco, the expansion of smoke-free areas and tougher restrictions on cigarette sales in licenced venues.
For detail: qld.gov.au
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: psychiatrictimes.com

Research Analyzes Caffeine Intake and Levels in Smokers With Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia

Caffeine use is higher in smokers and in adults with serious mental illness.
For detail: psychiatrictimes.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: orlandohealth.com

How To Quit Smoking and Why You Should

Smoking rates in the U.S. have fallen substantially during the past few decades.
For detail: orlandohealth.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: opb.org

Oregon bill would ban all flavored tobacco products

A person demonstrates use of a vape in this undated file photo. A bill in the Oregon House of Representatives would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including hookah, menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes.
For detail: opb.org
Published Mar 13, 2023
[COPD Vaping]

Source: ontherecordnews.ca

Learning about the Danger of Vaping Can Reduce the Habit, New Study Shows

As vaping continues to grow in popularity, so does the information about its health risks Two vape pens in a person's hand.
For detail: ontherecordnews.ca
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nzherald.co.nz

Surprising marketing tactics: Sex and lies are used to sell vapes online.

It’s easy to buy vapes or e-cigarettes online. When we looked at websites selling them to buyers in Australia and New Zealand, we found a variety of slick, false or misleading marketing claims.
For detail: nzherald.co.nz
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Cigarette smoking, opioid consumption, and pain intensity after major surgery: An observational study

Background: Chronic exposure to nicotine may change pain perception and promote opioid intake. This study aimed to evaluate the putative effect of cigarette smoking on opioid requirements and pain intensity after surgery.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news.com.au

Inside state’s strict new smoking laws

One state is cracking down on anti-smoking laws in an effort to choke out one of the state’s biggest killers.
For detail: news.com.au
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: mirror.co.uk

Seven health risks from vaping to watch out for - including popcorn lung disease

The much-touted 'safer' alternative to traditional smoking is said to have its fair share of 'hidden dangers' - including lung disease and a potential increased risk of cancer E-cigarettes are often touted as a safer option to smoking - but one health expert says they can actually be just as damaging to your health.
For detail: mirror.co.uk
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: medicalrepublic.com.au

How can GPs help their smoking patients quit?

Vaping could be a very effective tool for reducing smoking in Australia, but our restrictive laws have ensured a black market of dubious products.
For detail: medicalrepublic.com.au
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: maitlandmercury.com.au

New laws target illicit tobacco and vapes sold to kids

The new licensing scheme aims to crack down on "chop shops" that have popped up in Qld suburbs.
For detail: maitlandmercury.com.au
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: lexology.com

FDA Announces New Proposed Rule on “Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practices”

On March 8, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it is proposing a long-awaited rule on so-called “tobacco product manufacturing practices.
For detail: lexology.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: indianexpress.com

‘Unruly, aggressive’: Man on London-Mumbai flight booked for smoking in toilet, misbehaving with passengers

"He was handed over to the security personnel upon the flight’s arrival in Mumbai. We are extending all cooperation in the ongoing investigations," the airline company said in a statement.
For detail: indianexpress.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: hindustantimes.com

Vaping causes heart attack and stroke. Expert on why e-cigarettes are not an alternative for traditional smoking

E-cigarettes or e-cigs, vapes, e-hookahs, vape, pens, or electronic nicotine delivery systems are battery-operated, handheld devices that provide the experience of smoking a cigarette.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published Mar 13, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bigcountrynewsconnection.com

Upcoming Documentary Sounds Alarm About Youth Vaping in Idaho

BOISE - With funding from tobacco settlement dollars, Idaho Public Television has launched KNOW VAPE, a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of youth vaping in Idaho through a documentary, a video contest for teens, free online resources for parents and teachers, standards-based curriculum for educators, and a social media campaign.
For detail: bigcountrynewsconnection.com
Published Mar 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Queensland to hold inquiry into health risks of e-cigarettes amid concerns some contain toxic chemicals

The Queensland parliament will hold an inquiry into the health risks, use and prevalence of e-cigarettes, amid concerns that some vaping products marketed as “nicotine free” actually contain the addictive chemical.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Mar 12, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: tbrnewsmedia.com

Four arrested for selling E-Cigarettes to persons under 21

Suffolk County Police arrested four people on March 3 for allegedly selling E-Cigarettes to persons under 21 during compliance checks at businesses in the Fourth Precinct.
For detail: tbrnewsmedia.com
Published Mar 12, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: livelaw.in

Indian Law And Toxic Fumes-The Need To Reconsider Vape Law

With the Incremental upsurge in the usage of Electronic Cigarettes and Vapes among Youth in the past years, the Government of India responded by banning the same in 2019, through the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019[1].
For detail: livelaw.in
Published Mar 12, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: indiatimes.com

Indian-Origin Man Caught Smoking, Trying To Open Door In Air India London-Mumbai Flight

A 37-year-old US citizen has been booked for allegedly smoking in the bathroom and misbehaving with other passengers on Air India London-Mumbai flight on March 11, police said.
For detail: indiatimes.com
Published Mar 12, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: english.news.cn

Feature: Women farmers reap big benefits from tobacco as Zimbabwe's auction season starts

HARARE, March 12 (Xinhua) -- After a long journey from a farming region, Shylet Muzveba was waiting impatiently in a truck here to offload her bales at the Tobacco Auction Floors.
For detail: english.news.cn
Published Mar 12, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: brisbanetimes.com.au

Queensland to examine vaping risks and e-cigarette uptake in young

In a bid to further slash smoking rates, a Queensland inquiry will look into the health risks of vaping and how many young people are using e-cigarettes.
For detail: brisbanetimes.com.au
Published Mar 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Queensland government to launch parliamentary inquiry into vaping, with focus on children and teenagers

Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says nicotine can be present even in vapes marketed as being nicotine-free.(Reuters: Neil Hall) Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a parliamentary inquiry into vaping in Queensland amid alarming reports of primary school-aged children becoming addicted to e-cigarettes.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Mar 11, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: mdpi.com

Reasons for Initiation and Regular Use of Heated Tobacco Products among Current and Former Smokers in South Korea: Findings from the 2020 ITC Korea Survey


For detail: mdpi.com
Published Mar 11, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: indianexpress.com

Is lung inflammation worse in e-cigarette users than smokers, as a new study suggests?

The pilot study, published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, is the first to use PET imaging to compare smokers' lungs with vapers' lungs.
For detail: indianexpress.com
Published Mar 11, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: hindustantimes.com

Vaping and how it can affect fertility of men and women? Expert shares insights

While many people believe that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking, there is growing concern over the potential impact it may have on reproductive health.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published Mar 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: washingtonpost.com

Juul to pay Chicago $23.8M for underage vaping settlement

CHICAGO — Vaping company Juul Labs will pay Chicago $23.8 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company marketed products to underage users, the city announced Friday.
For detail: washingtonpost.com
Published Mar 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: vice.com

People Tell Us In Six Words or Less How They Quit Vaping

Vaping, am I right? We’ve all suckled at the devil’s fruity teat and many of us have fallen into his hazy hell. But some have clawed their way out again, back to the land of the living, fresh air, and soothed throats.
For detail: vice.com
Published Mar 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thecourier.com.au

Research shows rise in nicotine use during early COVID

Australians' nicotine consumption increased significantly during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say.
For detail: thecourier.com.au
Published Mar 10, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: research.hktdc.com

Tobacco Products Legislation Being Evaluated with a View to Possibly Regulating Emerging and New Products

A public consultation has been launched on the evaluation of the EU’s legal framework for tobacco control.
For detail: research.hktdc.com
Published Mar 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: fox13memphis.com

TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. - More than 2.5 million youth reported using e-cigarettes in 2022. That’s according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A local superintendent is now aiming to help curb that number in his own community.
For detail: fox13memphis.com
Published Mar 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: conveniencestore.co.uk

Seven things you need to know about Tobacco, Vaping & Next Generation


For detail: conveniencestore.co.uk
Published Mar 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: contemporarypediatrics.com

E-cigarette use more common among sexual minority youth

In a recent study, the prevalence of e-cigarette use was greater among sexual minority youth than heterosexual or questioning youth.
For detail: contemporarypediatrics.com
Published Mar 09, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: wcia.com

Illinois bill to ban vaping and e-cigarettes in public spaces

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA)–A new bill in the state senate hopes to ban e-cigarettes and vapes inside public places, in efforts to curb young people from smoking.
For detail: wcia.com
Published Mar 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Poor Scots Spend Nearly Third of Income on Tobacco: Study

Poorer households in Scotland spend almost a third of their income on tobacco, reports Daily Record, citing a study by Action on Smoking and Health.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 09, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: healio.com

Vaping shows comparable DNA damage in oral cells to smoking

Exclusive smokers and exclusive vapers had comparable increases in DNA damage of their oral epithelial cells, according to study results published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.
For detail: healio.com
Published Mar 08, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: theconversation.com

Is lung inflammation worse in e-cigarette users than smokers, as a new study suggests?

A small study that compared the lungs of cigarette smokers with e-cigarette smokers found that e-cigarette smokers had more lung inflammation than those who smoked tobacco.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published Mar 08, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nursingtimes.net

‘The legal loophole letting nicotine pouches be sold to children needs addressing’

There has been recent focus on the rising use of e-cigarettes among children and young people, as highlighted in a survey by the charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) (2022a).
For detail: nursingtimes.net
Published Mar 08, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: newseu.cgtn.com

Italian politicians argue furiously over proposed outdoor smoking ban

Content is automatically generated by Microsoft Azure Translator Text API. CGTN is not responsible for any of the translations.
For detail: newseu.cgtn.com
Published Mar 08, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: nature.com

Smoking and passive smoking increases mortality through mediation effect of cadmium exposure in the United States

Cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable and premature death worldwide. Even worse, many people are generally exposed to passive smoking, which leads to several respiratory diseases and related mortalities.
For detail: nature.com
Published Mar 08, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nature.com

Do e-cigarettes have a part to play in peri-implant diseases?

The following databases were searched for publications up to May 2022: Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, Cochrane and Open Grey.
For detail: nature.com
Published Mar 08, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: glasgowcourier.com

Know The Warning Signs Of Nicotine Addiction

Editor’s Note: This is part three of a five part series regarding e-cigarettes. The first part was printed in the Feb. 22 edition and the second part was printed in the March 1 edition.
For detail: glasgowcourier.com
Published Mar 08, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: gbtribune.com

Task force reveals the dangers of vaping

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports that as of April 27, 2020, there have been 24 confirmed or probably hospitalized cases attributed to vaping.
For detail: gbtribune.com
Published Mar 08, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: fda.gov

FDA Proposes New Requirements for Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practices

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing new requirements for tobacco product manufacturers regarding the manufacture, design, packing and storage of their products.
For detail: fda.gov
Published Mar 08, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: english.news.cn

E-cigarette use among teens on the rise in Vietnam

HANOI, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The prevalence of e-cigarette use among Vietnamese teens has increased in recent years as among 13-15 year olds, 3.5 percent were reported to use e-cigarettes last year, up from 2.6 percent in 2019, Vietnam News Agency reported on Wednesday.
For detail: english.news.cn
Published Mar 08, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: edition.cnn.com

FDA proposes tobacco rules to make manufacturing more consistent and ingredients more transparent

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it is proposing new requirements for tobacco companies that would help prevent contamination of their products and set some standards for the way they make and package products so regulators and consumers will know precisely what is in them.
For detail: edition.cnn.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: wantedinrome.com

Italy set to ban smoking in outdoor bars and at bus stops

Smoking could soon be banned in Italy's outdoor bar areas and at bus stops, according to the contents of a draft bill published by Italian newspaper La Stampa on Sunday.
For detail: wantedinrome.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Ministers Against Public Smoking/Vaping Ban

Health Minister Orazio Schillaci has been labeled a “communist” for his proposal to extend Italy’s public smoking ban, reports Reuters.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: reuters.com

Altria to revive vaping push with $2.8 bln NJOY bid after Juul fiasco

March 6 (Reuters) - Altria Group Inc (MO.N) said on Monday it would buy startup NJOY Holdings Inc for about $2.75 billion in cash, in a fresh bet by the Marlboro maker on the e-cigarette market after losing billions through its investment in Juul.
For detail: reuters.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: psychiatryadvisor.com

Perceived E-Cigarette Addiction Associates With Addiction Markers

A study published in Addiction found that self-reported perceived addiction to e-cigarettes associated with markers for addiction to e-cigarettes.
For detail: psychiatryadvisor.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: patientcareonline.com

Depression, Anxiety More Common Among Teenagers, Young Adults Who Vape Marijuana and Nicotine

About 60% of dual vapers experienced depression and 52% experienced anxiety, according to findings from a survey of over 2500 youth and young adults.
For detail: patientcareonline.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: pakistantoday.com.pk

Science is winning the contest against cigarettes

Like most of the world, Pakistan is also currently faced with the worrying challenge of cigarette smoking.
For detail: pakistantoday.com.pk
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nzherald.co.nz

Vaping: Sex and lies are used to sell vapes online

Cost-cutting triggers early job losses across Auckland Council, why the dad of a toddler found dead in a pond wants the case reopened and Harry Styles is in town, what you need to know before heading along in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines.
For detail: nzherald.co.nz
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news.sky.com

Raising legal age of tobacco sales 'could free up 75,000 GP appointments per month', says charity

Cancer Research says a government intervention in smoking prevention for young people could prove beneficial for the NHS, as the charity argues it is the biggest cause of cancer death and takes up a "considerable" amount of resources.
For detail: news.sky.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[COPD Vaping]

Source: news.hamlethub.com

Vaping and Marijuana: Impact on Our Lungs? Find Out at New Canaan Library on March 9

In collaboration with Stamford Health, New Canaan Library presents an important medical talk. Connecticut's recent legalization of marijuana and the recent popularity of vaping have had tremendous impacts on our lung health.
For detail: news.hamlethub.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: medicalxpress.com

Study finds 'alarming' rates of nicotine in sports

Positivity rate (%) of nicotine for males and females (A) and team and individual sports (B). Credit: Sports Medicine (2023). DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01819-y High-performing athletes are often seen as the picture of health, but new Brock research is highlighting an eye-opening trend in sports that may suggest otherwise.
For detail: medicalxpress.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: estonianworld.com

Mayyada Abdel Salam: Vaping

Mayyada Abdel Salam, a columnist based in Estonia, writes that the current approach towards regulating e-cigarettes in Estonia is misguided; rather than focusing on limiting access, the government should prioritise promoting healthy lifestyles.
For detail: estonianworld.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com

Cigarettes smoking and e-cigarettes using among university students: a cross-section survey in Guangzhou, China, 2021

There is an increase in the use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes worldwide, and the similar trends may be observed in young adults.
For detail: bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: auntminnie.com

PET reveals brain effects of nicotine in women

March 7, 2023 -- PET imaging has revealed for the first time that nicotine appears to block a brain enzyme in women involved in estrogen production, according to a study published March 5 in Comprehensive Psychiatry.
For detail: auntminnie.com
Published Mar 07, 2023
[TCC Tobacco]

Source: arunachalobserver.org

Awareness on smoking and tobacco conducted

University (NEFTU) organized anawareness on ‘Harmful effects of smoking and other tobacco products consumption in university campus recently aimed at eradicating use of tobacco among the youths.
For detail: arunachalobserver.org
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: windsorstar.com

Altria to revive vaping push with $2.8 bln NJOY bid after Juul fiasco

Altria is betting that NJOY will prove to be an easier way to tap the market since six of the company’s products have received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
For detail: windsorstar.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: whec.com

Tobacco Kills campaigns to end sale of flavored tobacco

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tobacco Kills New York, and its coalition of more than 50 groups say they support Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products, especially menthol cigarettes.
For detail: whec.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: voanews.com

Italy Ministers Fume Over Proposed Smoking Ban

The Italian health minister's proposals to extend a smoking ban include the outdoor areas of bars and parks, according to details reported by local media, drawing the ire of right-wing Cabinet colleagues who labeled him a "communist.
For detail: voanews.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thegrocer.co.uk

Philip Morris launches disposable vape in UK

The device launch follows an international licensing agreement signed by Philip Morris International (PMI) and Kaival Brands International, which distributes US bestselling disposable device Bidi Stick.
For detail: thegrocer.co.uk
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: sportskeeda.com

Know About Vaping Side Effects and What Makes it Dangerous

Vaping is becoming quite popular among teenagers, which makes it all the more imperative for vaping side effects to be known. Vaping is the practice of inhaling mist (or "vapor") into your lungs while using a portable electronic device.
For detail: sportskeeda.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: seekingalpha.com

Altria is still slotted below Philip Morris at BofA following Juul exit

Bank of America thinks Altria's (NYSE:MO) announcement on the exit of its stake in Juul with be met with both relief and frustration by investors.
For detail: seekingalpha.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: rttnews.com

Altria To Buy E-Cigarette Maker NJOY Holdings

Altria Group (MO) Monday said it has agreed to buy e-cigarette startup NJOY for $2.75 billion, as the company aims to improve its portfolio of smoke-free products.
For detail: rttnews.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: reuters.com

Put that out! Italy ministers fume over proposed smoking ban

[1/2] E-cigarettes are displayed in a shop in downtown Rome. Electronic cigarette firms in Italy say a new levy that doubles the price of e-liquid refills unfairly helps tobacco giants and will hurt their industry.
For detail: reuters.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: proactiveinvestors.com

Altria to buy e-cigarette startup NJOY for $2.8 billion after Juul exit

Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc said that it would buy vaping pioneer NJOY Holdings Inc for at least $2.75 billion, after closing the chapter on its ill-fated investment in e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc.
For detail: proactiveinvestors.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: marketscreener.com

Marlboro parent company Altria to acquire e-cig startup NJOY for $2.75 billion

Altria Group Inc. has reached an agreement to purchase e-cigarette startup company NJOY Holdings for $2.75 billion.
For detail: marketscreener.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: lmc.org

Senate Considers Banning Flavored Tobacco

The bill would prohibit and create penalties for the sale of certain flavored products. A bill that would prohibit the sale of any flavored product, SF 2123 (Sen.
For detail: lmc.org
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: inews.co.uk

Budget 2023: No vaping crackdown in spring statement as Jeremy Hunt rules out disposable e-cigarettes levy

Elf Bar disposable vape flavored vaping e-cigarette products are displayed in a convenience store on June 23, 2022 in El Segundo, California.
For detail: inews.co.uk
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: greenwichtime.com

Altria invests $2.75B in rival startup NJOY after Juul exit

Days after exiting its stake in troubled electronic cigarette maker Juul, Altria announced a $2.75 billion investment in rival electronic cigarette startup NJOY.
For detail: greenwichtime.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: filtermag.org

Why Are My Classmates Switching From Vaping to Smoking?

When I first arrived in Rome to attend university last summer, I was surprised by both the widespread cigarette smoking and the lack of vaping I witnessed.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Mar 06, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: cnbc.com

Marlboro maker Altria agrees to buy e-cigarette startup NJOY for nearly $2.8 billion

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For detail: cnbc.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cbsnews.com

Altria invests $2.75 billion in rival startup NJOY after exiting Juul

Days after exiting its stake in troubled electronic cigarette maker Juul, Altria announced a $2.75 billion investment in rival electronic cigarette startup NJOY.
For detail: cbsnews.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: axios.com

Marlboro maker buys e-cig company NJOY, exits investment in Juul

Altria Group has agreed to buy e-cigarette company NJOY for around $2.75 billion in cash, and exit its minority investment in vaping company Juul Labs.
For detail: axios.com
Published Mar 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: allcarehealth.com

Staying Healthy: E-Cigarettes Harm Lungs

Electronic cigarette (EC) use is increasing in the US, particularly among adolescents and young adults who may see ECs (or “vaping”) as less harmful, or an avenue to quitting smoking tobacco.
For detail: allcarehealth.com
Published Mar 05, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news-medical.net

Study finds cannabis vaping more harmful than nicotine vaping

A study published in the journal Thorax compares the pulmonary effects of vaping nicotine and cannabis. The study finds that cannabis is more harmful to lung health than nicotine.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Mar 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ft.com

Philip Morris’s CEO on quitting smoking and detoxifying the brand

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Leadership news every morning.
For detail: ft.com
Published Mar 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: fool.com

Tobacco Giant Altria Ditches Juul After Investment Plummets

Put that in your cartridge and smoke it. Altria, the largest tobacco company in the world, just exited its minority stake in Juul, one of the...
For detail: fool.com
Published Mar 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Altria Exchanges Juul Stake for Heated Tobacco IP License

Altria Group has exchanged its entire investment in Juul Labs for a non-exclusive, irrevocable global license to certain of Juul’s heated tobacco intellectual property.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thehill.com

Can you bring your vape pen or e-cigarette on a plane?

(NEXSTAR) – As you’re preparing for your next flight — maybe for spring break — you may be trying to make sure you’ve packed everything you need for your trip.
For detail: thehill.com
Published Mar 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: morningstar.com

Altria exchanges stake in Juul for heated-tobacco intellectual property

Tobacco giant Altria (MO) on Friday said it had exchanged its minority stake in embattled e-cigarette maker Juul for "a non-exclusive, irrevocable global license to certain of JUUL's heated tobacco intellectual property.
For detail: morningstar.com
Published Mar 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ft.com

Altria exits vaping group Juul after stake plummets in value

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Altria Group Inc news every morning.
For detail: ft.com
Published Mar 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cebudailynews.inquirer.net

What is tobacco harm reduction?

Based on the data from the Global Adult Tobacco 2021 Survey, of the 15.1 million adult tobacco users in the Philippines, 63.7 percent planned to quit smoking but only 3.9 percent were able to successfully kick the habit in the past 12 months.
For detail: cebudailynews.inquirer.net
Published Mar 03, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Growers Discuss Tobacco’s Prospects

Tobacco growers’ representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic and the United States gathered in Salta, Argentina, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing their sector during the International Tobacco Growers’ Association (ITGA) 2023 Americas Meeting.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thrillist.com

Use a protective cover, safety latch, or locking device on the electronic smoking device's heating coil activation button

If this story has you feeling a bit worried and wondering what proper protocol for traveling with a vape is, don't worry.
For detail: thrillist.com
Published Mar 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thecardiologyadvisor.com

E-Cigarettes and Cardiovascular Health: The Risks of Vaping

In the 15 years since e-cigarettes became commercially available, there has been ongoing debate about the health risks of using these devices, as well as the potential utility of e-cigarettes in smoking cessation efforts.
For detail: thecardiologyadvisor.com
Published Mar 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: panaynews.net

Epidemic of e-cigarette use

WITH the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announcing that it has intensified its enforcement activities to ensure vape products sold in the market comply with Republic Act 11900 (Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act), child rights advocates have high expectations on the government body to pursue a child-friendly interpretation of the law.
For detail: panaynews.net
Published Mar 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: nzherald.co.nz

Baby vaping video: Family of a 10-month-old baby break their silence

The family of a young mother who watched on as her 10-month-old baby sucked on and inhaled the fumes of a vape have spoken out as a new video emerges of the sickening act.
For detail: nzherald.co.nz
Published Mar 03, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: freepressjournal.in

Who has the answer for India’s big tobacco debate?

Top orthopedic surgeon Dr Kiran Melkote - also a top official of AHER, a harm reduction group - spoke to seasoned journalist Shantanu Guha Ray on ways to handle the crisis.
For detail: freepressjournal.in
Published Mar 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: foxsports.com

MLB players turning to nicotine pouches amid tobacco bans

SARASOTA, Fla. — In 1912, the American Tobacco Company advertised its popular "Bull Durham" brand of loose-leaf chewing tobacco by erecting enormous wooden bull statues beyond outfield fences in the majority of MLB stadiums.
For detail: foxsports.com
Published Mar 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailyrecord.co.uk

Jump in vaping among teens prompts renewed calls for disposable e-cigs ban

One in ten S4 pupils say they vape regularly, a threefold rise in the last five years, shock data reveals. More than 4000 people have now signed a petition demanding disposable vapes are withdrawn from sale.
For detail: dailyrecord.co.uk
Published Mar 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ashscotland.org.uk

ASH Scotland deeply concerned about Health and Wellbeing Census findings suggesting huge upsurge in teenage vaping over last five years

Health charity ASH Scotland is deeply concerned at latest figures suggesting that regular e-cigarette use by 15-year-olds has tripled and more than doubled for 13-year-olds in the last five years.
For detail: ashscotland.org.uk
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: vapingpost.com

Hawaii Lawmakers Push For Harsher Vape Restrictions

The pressure to enact a flavour ban is on, as teachers and health advocates say that nicotine addiction from vapes is disrupting classrooms, and has caused a crises among middle and high school students.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: universityworldnews.com

New law outlaws smoking on all of the country’s campuses

Smoking will soon be banned across all university and college campuses in Taiwan based on a recent amendment to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act, according to the Ministry of Education, write Chen Chih-chung and Ko Lin for CNA.
For detail: universityworldnews.com
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: skynews.com.au

NSW Police speak to Mid North Coast family of baby who was seen in a shocking video being fed a vape allegedly by his aunt

New South Wales Police have responded to the distressing social media clip showing a woman place a vape into a 10-month-old's mouth before smoke pours out and he coughs.
For detail: skynews.com.au
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: sfltimes.com

U.S. legislation tackles e-cigarette use epidemic among teenagers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Despite federal and local laws banning the sale of ecigarettes in stores to keep them out of the hands of teenagers, vaping among middle and high school students is on the rise, according to a recent study by the U.
For detail: sfltimes.com
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: original.newsbreak.com

Stop Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms With The Electronic Cigarette

There’s little question that your biggest problem while quitting tobacco tend to be the nicotine dependency signs and symptoms.
For detail: original.newsbreak.com
Published Mar 02, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: nst.com.my

Govt urged for immediate presentation of the tax bill implementation on electronic cigarettes

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) president Mohideen Abdul Kader said that every tax levy must be accompanied by a law to increase retail prices and make them unaffordable, especially for children and teenagers.
For detail: nst.com.my
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

The Influence of E-cigarette Warning Labels on Youths' Use Intentions - A Mediation Analysis of Role of Perceived Harm

Background: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were introduced to the United States marketplace in 2007 and had dominated all other tobacco products used by youth by 2014.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: mb.com.ph

DTI warns online platforms against violating VAPE law

The Consumer Protection Group (CPG) of the Department of Trade and Industry has sternly warned online marketplaces that sell vape products to minors amid the proliferation and marketing of these items in very appealing packaging in both online and physical stores.
For detail: mb.com.ph
Published Mar 02, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: khmertimeskh.com

Schools told to beef up efforts to curb vaping

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has called for schools to beef up restrictions on e-cigarette use as the policy appears to be ineffective after it found that some students still indulge in the habit outside school hours.
For detail: khmertimeskh.com
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: globenewswire.com

The Canadian Vaping Association warns Quebec that MNA Ciccone’s ill-informed vaping recommendations would be a public health disaster

BEAMSVILLE, Ontario, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Member of National Assembly Enrico Ciccone recently implored Minister of Health Christian Dube to implement the 7 recommendations from a public health report on vaping.
For detail: globenewswire.com
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: c-store.com.au

Over $30 million of illicit tobacco seized in raids

The Australian Taxation Office and Victorian Police have seized and destroyed illicit tobacco with an estimated excise of over $31 million.
For detail: c-store.com.au
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: canada.ca

Adjusted Rates of Excise Duty on Tobacco Products Effective April 1, 2023

This notice provides information about the adjusted rates of excise duty that will become payable on tobacco products on or after April 1, 2023.
For detail: canada.ca
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: canada.ca

Adjusted Rates of Excise Duty on Tobacco Products Effective April 1, 2023

This notice provides information about the adjusted rates of excise duty that will become payable on tobacco products on or after April 1, 2023.
For detail: canada.ca
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bupa.com.au

The truth about e-cigarettes and vaping

Convinced yourself that vaping is a better choice than smoking? Read up on the risks and you might change your mind.
For detail: bupa.com.au
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: brocku.ca

Study finds ‘alarming’ rates of nicotine in sport, says Brock researcher

A man's hands breaking a cigarette in half.A new research study found high use of nicotine in national and international athletes.
For detail: brocku.ca
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: audacy.com

Vaping nicotine and THC may increase anxiety and depression in young adults

The American Heart Association has released a new study that shows there could be a connection between teens and young adults who vape nicotine and THC being diagnosed with depression and anxiety symptoms.
For detail: audacy.com
Published Mar 02, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Australian schools are tackling vaping by installing detectors in bathrooms. But how do they work?

The sale of nicotine e-cigarettes is illegal in Australia without a prescription.(ABC News: Tim Swanston) Fewer young people are taking up smoking, but the same cannot be said about vaping.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wxxinews.org

Convenience store owners oppose Hochul's plan to ban flavored cigarettes and raise tobacco taxes

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban flavored cigarettes, including menthol cigarettes, and raise taxes by $1 a pack as part of her state budget plan.
For detail: wxxinews.org
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wamc.org

Convenience store owners oppose Hochul's plan to ban flavored cigarettes and raise tobacco taxes

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban flavored cigarettes, including menthol cigarettes, and raise taxes by $1 a pack as part of her state budget plan.
For detail: wamc.org
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: verywellmind.com

How to Quit Nicotine Gum

On the surface, chewing a couple of pieces of nicotine gum every day is much better than smoking.
For detail: verywellmind.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: vapingpost.com

FMRI Differentiates Between The Effects of Smoking and Vaping on Lung Function

A functional MRI-based study conducted in Switzerland and published in Radiology, found that cigarette smoke inhibits pulmonary perfusion while nicotine-containing e-cigarettes actually increase blood flow in the lungs.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: usnews.com

Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens

WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For decades, people turned to cigarettes in times of stress. Now, a preliminary study hints that young people are using vaping in the same way.
For detail: usnews.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Scandinavian Tobacco Completes Share Buyback

Scandinavian Tobacco Group has completed its share buyback program, which was initiated on March 9, 2022, and which was increased on May 19, 2022, to an aggregated value of up to DKK1 billion ($143.08 million).
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tbsnews.net

Govt urged to amend tobacco control law, ban e-cigarettes

Local non-governmental organisation the Development Organisation of the Rural Poor on Wednesday urged the government to pass the draft amendment of tobacco control act and ban all types of electronic cigarettes at the earliest to make the country tobacco-free by 2040.
For detail: tbsnews.net
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: prnewswire.com

Nashville Bar Owner Shares Journey to Quit Nicotine As Smoke-Free Ordinance Goes into Effect

With nearly 1 in 5 Tennessee residents smoking, city regulations take effect prohibiting indoor smoking and vaping in 21+ establishments WASHINGTON, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 30 million adults nationwide still smoke, and nearly 70% of smokers want to quit.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: positivelyosceola.com

2.5 million U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes for more than 30 days in 2022, FDA says

In 2022, about 1 in 10, or more than 2.5 million, U.S. middle and high school students currently used e-cigarettes for more than a 30-day period, according to the FDA and CDC who released federal data from the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey on e-cigarette use among U.S.
For detail: positivelyosceola.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: peterborough.gov.uk

Make No Smoking Day 2023 the day you quit for good

Ahead of National No Smoking Day on 8 March, we are raising awareness that if you stop smoking it will help protect you from an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimers.
For detail: peterborough.gov.uk
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: oceancitytoday.com

Young people who vape more likely to suffer anxiety, depression: study

Teenagers and young adults who vape nicotine or cannabis are far more likely to suffer anxiety and depression, a new study found.
For detail: oceancitytoday.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nypost.com

Labor warns of lost jobs if Gov. Kathy Hochul gets her flavored tobacco ban in NY

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul has found a new way to antagonize New York’s union leaders — with labor groups blasting expected job losses from her proposed ban on flavored tobacco.
For detail: nypost.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nydailynews.com

Protect kids, ban disposable e-cigs

Over the past few years, lawmakers have introduced and debated laws designed to stop children from vaping, including bans on flavored products that many say appeal to young people.
For detail: nydailynews.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[0]

Source: northcountrypublicradio.org

Hochul's plan to ban flavored tobacco gets pushback from convenience store owners

New York Association of Convenience Stores President Kent Sopris speaks at the New York state Capitol Tuesday.
For detail: northcountrypublicradio.org
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: newstalk.com

Vaping around children 'not sensible' - respiratory health expert

Vaping around children is potentially harmful, a consultant in paediatric respiratory medicine has warned They have grown in popularity in recent years and are an estimated 200,000 users in Ireland.
For detail: newstalk.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: nature.com

Verifying the accuracy of self-reported smoking behavior in female volunteer soldiers

Smoking rates in the military are evaluated through questionnaire surveying. Because the accurate identification of smokers facilitates the provision of smoking cessation services, this study conducted urine cotinine concentration testing to verify the accuracy of self-reported smoking behavior by female volunteer soldiers and analyzed the effects of second-hand smoking on urine cotinine concentrations.
For detail: nature.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: minnlawyer.com

Flavored tobacco ban upheld

R.J. Reynolds and two convenience stores sued the city of Edina in 2020 after it passed an ordinance banning sale of flavored tobacco products. In R.J.
For detail: minnlawyer.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: healthshots.com

A study reveals that smokers and vapers suffer from similar damage! Know their side effects

You must believe that E-cigarette is less harmful than smoking. But this study reveals that the side effects of vape are similar to smoking! Vaping is as harmful as smoking.
For detail: healthshots.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: glasgowcourier.com

How To Discuss E-Cigarettes & Nicotine Addiction With Youth

Editor’s Note: This is part two of a five part series regarding e-cigarettes. The first part was printed in the Feb. 22 edition.
For detail: glasgowcourier.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: forbes.com

How To Set Up And Operate A Successful Tobacco Store

CEO, National Retail Solutions (NRS). NRS POS, NRS DIGITAL MEDIA, NRS PAY, NRS FUNDING and NRS PETRO: Helping independent retailers succeed.
For detail: forbes.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: fltimes.com

Waterloo school district accepts tentative vaping settlement

WATERLOO — The Board of Education voted Monday to support a partial settlement of litigation against Juul Labs Inc.
For detail: fltimes.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: fauquier.com

Fauquier County commits to smoke-free parks

Fauquier High School students and Y Street members promote smoke-free parks at a high school track meet.
For detail: fauquier.com
Published Mar 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Vaping: Rise in teenage use a concern for Kent County Council

KCC said removing dangerous products from market would lead to less young lives being put at risk Concerns have been raised that the growing use of vapes among young people may lead to them smoking cigarettes.
For detail: bbc.com

News Excerpts of February-2023

Published Feb 28, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

E-Cigarette Quit Attempts and Experiences in a Convenience Sample of Adult Users

Most e-cigarette users report planning to quit, but there is a paucity of evidence-based interventions for e-cigarette cessation.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Feb 28, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ft.com

Altria nears deal to buy e-cigarette maker Njoy for at least $2.75bn

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Tobacco news every morning.
For detail: ft.com
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Vaping Industry Unimpressed by CTP ‘Reset’

Vaping industry representatives are unimpressed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s plan, announced Feb. 24, to address the shortcomings in the operations of its Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) identified by independent evaluators working through the Reagan-Udall Foundation.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: publichealth.hscni.net

Make March your month to quit smoking

No Smoking Month is fast approaching, and the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging smokers to plan ahead to ‘Make March Your Month to Quit’.
For detail: publichealth.hscni.net
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: proactiveinvestors.co.uk

Imperial Brands and BAT, investor sentiment in tobacco industry could be dictated by legislation in 2023

Tobacco producers Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB) and British American Tobacco (BAT) might both move higher in 2023 but will have to navigate through US legislation first, analysts at Jefferies said.
For detail: proactiveinvestors.co.uk
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: prnewswire.com

Victory for Public Health: U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Tobacco Industry's Challenge to Los Angeles County Law Ending Flavored Tobacco Sales

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it will not hear R.J.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: openaccessgovernment.org

Long-term effects of vaping on the cardiovascular system

As vaping becomes increasingly popular, with 3.6 million users in the UK alone, you may be wondering what the long-term effects of vaping on the cardiovascular system are
For detail: openaccessgovernment.org
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news-medical.net

Study: Vaping cannabidiol leads to more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine

Vaping cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in marijuana, leads to more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, according to a study out of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: movieweb.com

Smoking Causes Coughing: Plot, Cast, Release Date, and Everything Else We Know

The director of Rubber returns with a humorous take on the superhero genre. This is everything we know about Smoking Causes Coughing.
For detail: movieweb.com
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: medicalrepublic.com.au

Big Tobacco ‘hooking kids through vaping’

The contents of e-cigarettes remain largely unregulated and mysterious, and schools are full of them, public health experts warn.
For detail: medicalrepublic.com.au
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: mdislander.com

Bar Harbor needs to send a message to Big Tobacco

My professional life has been in health care, including over 20 years as the president and CEO of our local hospital.
For detail: mdislander.com
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: marijuanamoment.net

CBD Could Reduce Craving For Nicotine And Help Tobacco Smokers Quit, Study Finds

A new federally funded study has found that CBD may help tobacco users quit by reducing cravings.
For detail: marijuanamoment.net
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: hindustantimes.com

E-cigarettes, the dangerous new addiction of the youth

E-cigarettes are the ostensibly innocuous siblings of regular cigarettes.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Why passive vaping can be a health scare for the smoker and those around him

A medical student of mine recently said he loved the smell of vanilla in the house he shared with friends who vaped. "That's OK, right?" he asked.
For detail: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Philip Morris CEO envisions smoke-free India, advancing public health

On Day 2 of The Economic Times Global Business Summit, Jacek Olczak, CEO of Philip Morris International, talked about how innovative science-based products can encourage smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives.
For detail: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: csnews.com

FDA Files First Civil Money Penalty Complaints Against Vapor Companies

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) filed civil money penalty (CMP) complaints against four tobacco product manufacturers on Feb.
For detail: csnews.com
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: barrons.com

Altria in Talks to Buy Vaping Firm NJOY for $2.75 Billion

Tobacco giant Altria Group is in advanced talks to acquire e-cigarette maker NJOY, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
For detail: barrons.com
Published Feb 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: barrons.com

Philip Morris Stock Has a ‘Compelling Set-Up’ With New Update

This year’s rally hasn’t been kind to the safe-haven stocks that dominated nervous investors’ 2022 wish lists. Yet Philip Morris International ‘s recent remarks are packed with potential upside.
For detail: barrons.com
Published Feb 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: marinij.com

Connolly bill would tighten tobacco sales restrictions

Tobacco products are among items for sale at Winton's News and Liquors in San Rafael on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
For detail: marinij.com
Published Feb 26, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: gippslandtimes.com.au

Aussies want gov action to stop escalating e-cig crisis

NEW data reveals nine in 10 Australians want government action to stop Australia’s escalating e-cigarette crisis.
For detail: gippslandtimes.com.au
Published Feb 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: financialtribune.com

Tobacco Inflation Hit 40%

T“obacco”, one of 12 groups of goods and services surveyed by the Statistical Center of Iran for calculating the inflation rate, registered an average annualized inflation rate of 40% in the 11th month of the current Iranian year (Jan. 21-Feb. 19).
For detail: financialtribune.com
Published Feb 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: aldailynews.com

FDA’s tobacco unit pledges reset after criticism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Food and Drug Administration officials on Friday pledged a reset in the agency’s tobacco program, responding to criticisms that a lack of direction has hampered efforts to regulate cigarettes, vaping devices and related products.
For detail: aldailynews.com
Published Feb 25, 2023
[FBR PTC Cigarette]

Source: tribune.com.pk

Rise in illicit cigarette sales feared

Expressing serious concern over the recent mini-budget announcement, Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) has said that new taxes on cigarettes will lead to an increase in smuggling and supply of counterfeit products to markets.
For detail: tribune.com.pk
Published Feb 25, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Facebook ads opposing a ban on vaping in Australia failed to disclose tobacco company backing

A pro-vaping lobby group has run a series of advertisements targeting those over 18 without disclosing the ads were sponsored by big tobacco, despite Facebook requiring groups advertising political or social issues to disclose who paid for the ad.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Feb 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news.bloomberglaw.com

FDA to Seek Authority to Collect Fees From Vaping Industry (1)

The FDA on Friday committed to pressing Congress for the authority to collect fees from e-cigarette companies, a move the agency said would help hire more staff to keep up with the pace of product applications. . . .
For detail: news.bloomberglaw.com
Published Feb 25, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: inews.co.uk

How vaping took over UK schools, with children as young as 10 using e-cigarettes

It has helped many to kick unhealthy smoking habits. But now vaping is sweeping our schools, with sweet-smelling e-cigarettes hooking in children as young as 10, and their teachers are worried about the consequences.
For detail: inews.co.uk
Published Feb 25, 2023
[FCTC Vaping]

Source: casaa.org

Study Supports Vaping For Cessation and More! Tobacco Harm Reduction News

Study concludes vaping should be recommended for cessation. Claiming vaping outside is “unsafe.
For detail: casaa.org
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: vapingpost.com

Study Reiterates That Current Vape Use Was Not Associated With COVID-19

Published in Preventive Medicine, the study was carried out between March and November 2020, and included participants who were between the age of 18 to 35 years of age.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Feb 24, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: tobaccotactics.org

E-cigarettes: Japan Tobacco International

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) entered the market for e-cigarettes (also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS) in 2011, when it took a minority share in United States (US) company Ploom Inc.
For detail: tobaccotactics.org
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theconversation.com

Passive vaping

Renee Bittoun does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
For detail: theconversation.com
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: screenrant.com

Smoking Causes Coughing Trailer: Warped Take On Power Rangers Is SO Weird

The trailer for Smoking Causes Coughing offers a glimpse at the absurd Power Rangers-inspired film that follows vigilantes called the Tobacco Force.
For detail: screenrant.com
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: sbs.com.au

As Australia faces a vaping 'epidemic', this is the warning from experts

Australia is mulling changes to vaping rules, but experts warn New Zealand shouldn't be a source of inspiration.
For detail: sbs.com.au
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: politico.eu

UK mulls new tax on vaping

LONDON — U.K. ministers are considering slapping a new tax on vaping products to discourage their use as part of a wider crackdown on the addictive smoking alternative.
For detail: politico.eu
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: original.newsbreak.com

Reading Aloud in the Car Helped Ease my Nicotine Cravings

In 1992 my left lung collapsed (Pneumothorax). The doctors said it was common for this to happen to very thin, athletic types.
For detail: original.newsbreak.com
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: mbtmag.com

FDA Files Complaints Against Four E-Cig Product Manufacturers

Despite warnings, these companies continued to make and sell their unauthorized e-liquids. The U.S.
For detail: mbtmag.com
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: hsph.harvard.edu

Opinion: Tobacco industry’s ‘harm reduction’ pledges ring false

February 24, 2023 – Publicly, the tobacco industry endorses harm reduction—a strategy aimed at reducing risks for people who use their products.
For detail: hsph.harvard.edu
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: fda.gov

FDA Outlines Steps to Strengthen Tobacco Program

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) outlined the steps it plans to take in response to an external evaluationExternal Link Disclaimer I commissioned last year from an independent panel of evaluators working through the Reagan-Udall Foundation.
For detail: fda.gov
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: edition.cnn.com

FDA says there’s ‘a lot more work to come’ to improve the way it regulates tobacco products

On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products announced steps it would take to do a better job regulating tobacco products.
For detail: edition.cnn.com
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: delawareonline.com

We have to address Delaware’s youth e-cigarette problem

President Joe Biden recently highlighted his administration’s efforts to ensure tobacco products don’t hook too many young people at an early age.
For detail: delawareonline.com
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bmj.com

E-cigarettes: FDA issues fines to four companies for selling unapproved vapes

The US Food and Drug Administration has fined four companies that made and sold e-liquids (vapes) used in e-cigarettes.
For detail: bmj.com
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: abcnews.go.com

FDA's tobacco unit pledges reset after criticism

WASHINGTON -- Food and Drug Administration officials on Friday pledged a reset in the agency’s tobacco program, responding to criticisms that a lack of direction has hampered efforts to regulate cigarettes, vaping devices and related products.
For detail: abcnews.go.com
Published Feb 24, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: abc.net.au

Australia has a vaping problem, but no easy health or political solution

What to do about an increase in vaping is on many health policymakers' minds.(AP: Craig Mitchelldyer) Depending on who you listen to, it's either a public health solution, or a public health crisis.
For detail: abc.net.au
Published Feb 23, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: wraltechwire.com

FDA files complaints against e-cigarette companies

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it has filed complaints against four makers of e-cigarette products, as the companies did not get authorization from the FDA to sell their products in the US market.
For detail: wraltechwire.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

Study Finds a Link Between Tobacco Exposure on Social Media And Increased Consumption

A review of 29 previously published peer reviewed studies, found that exposure to tobacco and vaping products on social media leads to increased consumption.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

‘Thailand to Legalize Vaping After Elections’

Activists are confident that Thailand will legalize vaping after the likely general elections in May. Vaping is currently prohibited in the kingdom, but discussions are ongoing to end the ban, according to ENDS Cigarette Smoke Thailand (ECST).
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Hong Kong Hikes Cigarette Prices

The average price of a pack of cigarettes in Hong Kong increased to HKD73.75 ($9.40) on Feb. 22, following a 31 percent tax hike, reports the South China Morning Post.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thehill.com

Four e-cigarette manufacturers hit with FDA fines over unauthorized products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fined four electronic cigarette manufacturers over their alleged sales of unauthorized products.
For detail: thehill.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: retailwire.com

FDA fines e-cigarette makers for illegal sales

The Food and Drug Administration has filed a complaint against four e-cigarette makers for failing to get government authorization to sell their products in the U.S.
For detail: retailwire.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: reason.com

My Daughter's School District Warns That Nicotine Vapers Could Be Unknowingly Inhaling Fentanyl

The only report about fentanyl in vape cartridges on the DEA's website involves a man who died after deliberately vaping fentanyl.
For detail: reason.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: pulmonologyadvisor.com

Cigarette Smoking Identified as Risk Factor for Postmenopausal Psoriasis

Among postmenopausal women, cigarette smoking was found to be associated with increased risk for psoriasis, according to study findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology.
For detail: pulmonologyadvisor.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: psychologytoday.com

Vaping Is an On-Ramp to Addiction

The electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, was invented by Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik in 2003. Inspired by the death of his father (a smoker) from lung cancer, Lik wanted to create a healthier alternative to smoking that would also make it easier to quit tobacco altogether.
For detail: psychologytoday.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: psychiatrist.com

Evaluation of Tobacco Cessation Rates Among Veterans in a Pharmacist-Run Smoking Cessation Clinic

Objective: To determine if there was a significant increase in cessation rates over a 6-month time frame with a pharmacist-managed smoking cessation clinic.
For detail: psychiatrist.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: prnewswire.com

PMI's CEO outlines bold vision for Tobacco Harm Reduction at the ET Global Business Summit 2023

NEW DELHI, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a special address at the recently held ET Global Business Summit 2023, Jacek Olczak, CEO, Philip Morris International (PMI) emphasised the need for leveraging science and technology for a better, more sustainable future for all.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
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Source: nlm.nih.gov

The Effects of Nicotine- and Cigarette-Related Products on Osteogenesis, Bone Formation, and Bone Mineralization: A Systematic Review

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta agonist attenuates nicotine suppression effect on human mesenchymal stem cell-derived osteogenesis and involves increased expression of heme oxygenase-1. Kim DH, Liu J, Bhat S, Benedict G, Lecka-Czernik B, Peterson SJ, Ebraheim NA, Heck BE.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Study of adult e-cigarette users' attempts and experiences of quitting

Many e-cigarette (vape) users intend to quit, but there are few evidence-based interventions to help them do so.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news10.com

Some say tobacco flavor ban proposal could impact minorities

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — The Governor’s proposal to increase the cigarette tax and ban flavored tobacco is receiving some opposition.
For detail: news10.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: lynnnews.co.uk

Hundreds of illegal vapes seized from King's Lynn shop by Norfolk County Council Trading Standards

Nearly 450 "dangerous" illegal vapes have been seized from a town shop. Norfolk County Council's Trading Standards team led an operation into a Lynn store which was selling the products.
For detail: lynnnews.co.uk
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: kpbs.org

California bill would eventually ban all tobacco sales

Some California lawmakers want to eventually ban all tobacco sales in the nation's most populous state, filing legislation to make it illegal to sell cigarettes and other products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007.
For detail: kpbs.org
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: journalnow.com

FDA issues penalties to four e-cigarette manufacturers

The Food and Drug Administration filed Wednesday civil money penalty against four tobacco product manufacturers for manufacturing and selling liquids for electronic cigarettes without marketing authorization.
For detail: journalnow.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: healthnews.com

FDA Submits Complaints on E-Cigarette Manufacturers

According to the FDA’s report on February 22, a civil money penalty (CMP) complaint was filed against four tobacco manufacturers for selling unauthorized e-cigarettes.
For detail: healthnews.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: healio.com

FDA fines e-cigarette manufacturers for illegally selling products

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For detail: healio.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: forbes.com

What Politicians Get Wrong In Their Efforts To Curb Smoking And Vaping

This episode of What’s Ahead examines how in recent years public health officials and politicians have both been doing more harm than good in battling cigarette smoking.
For detail: forbes.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: filtermag.org

Evidence Is in on Vapes as Smoking Cessation. Now We Need Urgency.

In a comment published in Nature Medicine, four leading researchers marshal the evidence that vapes can be used as a smoking cessation tool.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Cessasion Smoking]

Source: filtermag.org

How I Quit Cigarettes in Prison, After Smoking for 40 Years

I’m coming up on the three-year anniversary of the day I stopped smoking cigarettes. It’s strange to think that I no longer smoke.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: express.co.uk

Over a third of single Brits who smoke hide it from potential partners

Nearly three-quarters of those who smoke fear that a date will look down on them for the habit. Nearly one in six are 'ashamed' of their habit More than a third of singletons admit they're “secret smokers” – and hide it from potential partners.
For detail: express.co.uk
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: electropages.com

New Wearable Sensor Could Help Smokers Quit for Good

The smoking of substances such as tobacco presents numerous dangers to one's medical health, including an increased risk of cancer and exposure to carcinogens.
For detail: electropages.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: derby.gov.uk

No Smoking Day: Smokers unaware that quitting smoking will reduce risk of dementia

Smokers in Derby are being urged to give quitting a go ahead of No Smoking Day (8th March), as research shows those who smoke are more likely to develop dementia.
For detail: derby.gov.uk
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Vaping warning for mums-to-be: Study claims risk of miscarriage is up to 2 TIMES higher for certain flavours

Mothers-to-be who use certain flavours of vapes may be twice as likely to suffer a miscarriage, a disputed study has claimed.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: collider.com

Smoking Causes Coughing' Trailer Spotlights a Ridiculous Superhero Spoof

Quentin Dupieux's 'Smoking Causes Caughing' follows a group of cigarette-themed superheroes as they attempt to save the world.
For detail: collider.com
Published Feb 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ajc.com

Georgia lawmakers debate small boost in cigarette taxes

Georgia has the second-lowest levy on cigarettes in the country, and a hearing Wednesday showed efforts to increase the tax by as little as 20 cents will be difficult.
For detail: ajc.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[FED Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Cigarette Prices to Double in Pakistan

Tobacco companies in Pakistan announced an increase in cigarettes prices of 250 percent per pack following the implementation of the government’s PKR170 billion ($649.190 billion) minibudget this week, reports Propakistani.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tobaccocontrol.bmj.com

Vaping in a heavily regulated setting: cross-sectional survey of e-cigarette use, perceptions and social media exposure

Background Singapore has completely banned e-cigarettes and the government’s cautious stance against vaping has been consistent.
For detail: tobaccocontrol.bmj.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: statnews.com

FDA fines four companies for selling unapproved vapes

WASHINGTON — For the first time ever, the Food and Drug Administration has fined four businesses that have ignored its orders to stop selling unapproved vapes.
For detail: statnews.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nursingtimes.net

‘There are many myths about e-cigarettes and vaping’

E-cigarettes (vapes) are currently the most popular aid used to quit smoking in England and are used by around 4.3 million adults in Great Britain, the majority of whom are ex-smokers (ASH, 2022a).
For detail: nursingtimes.net
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news.bloomberglaw.com

FDA Files Civil Money Penalty Complaints Against E-Cig Makers

The FDA filed civil money penalty complaints against four tobacco product manufacturers for manufacturing and selling e-liquids without marketing authorization.
For detail: news.bloomberglaw.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nebraskapublicmedia.org

Senator makes pitch to start taxing e-cigarettes as a way to reduce teen usage

The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) is on the rise. But what makes them attractive to smokers, may also get them in hot water with legislators.
For detail: nebraskapublicmedia.org
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: n1info.hr

National Anti-Smoking Day: Cigarette substitutes are harmful

Croatian children start smoking cigarettes, as well as untested substitutes for tobacco products, at an increasingly early age, which considerably contributes to the development of a wide range of diseases, director of the Croatian Public Health Institute (HZJZ) said at an event marking Croatian Anti-Smoking Day in Zagreb on Wednesday.
For detail: n1info.hr
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: meathchronicle.ie

Free Nicotine Replacement Therapies for those quitting smoking

This National No Smoking Day (Wednesday, 22nd February 2023), the HSE has announced that nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) are free from local stop smoking clinics as part of a package of supports on offer to people who quit smoking through the HSE QUIT service.
For detail: meathchronicle.ie
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: kxlh.com

Data-tracking necklace may help people quit smoking

By: Scripps NewsPosted at 2:44 PM, Feb 22, 2023 and last updated 2:44 AM, Feb 23, 2023 A new data-tracking device may provide more insight to help people quit smoking.
For detail: kxlh.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: houstonpublicmedia.org

Harris County settles lawsuit against JUUL Labs, accuses vaping company of deceptive marketing toward children

The $20 million settlement with JUUL is the second largest for a local government nationwide. Harris County has settled a lawsuit against e-cigarette company JUUL Labs and will receive a $20 million settlement.
For detail: houstonpublicmedia.org
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: hongkongfp.com

Hong Kong Budget 2023: Cigarette packs rise by HK$12 in bid to disincentivise smoking

Finance Secretary Paul Chan increased the duty on individual cigarettes by 60 cents with immediate effect in a bid to encourage Hongkongers to quit smoking.
For detail: hongkongfp.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: futurity.org

Vaping can effectively help adults stop smoking

"E-cigarettes are not the magic bullet that will end the devastation wrought by cigarette smoking, but they can contribute to that lofty public health goal," says Kenneth Warner.
For detail: futurity.org
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: fda.gov

FDA Files Civil Money Penalty Complaints Against Four E-Cigarette Product Manufacturers

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has filed civil money penalty (CMP) complaints against four tobacco product manufacturers for manufacturing and selling e-liquids without marketing authorization.
For detail: fda.gov
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: en.baaghitv.com

Taxes on Tobacco Products important in ending scourge of smoking: Chromatic Trust

ISLAMABAD (Press Release): CEO (Chromatic Trust) Shariq Mahmood Khan said that increasing tobacco taxes is particularly important for our young generation who may be more susceptible to peer pressure or advertising.
For detail: en.baaghitv.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: edition.cnn.com

FDA fines e-cigarette makers for selling products illegally in ‘wakeup call’ to tobacco manufacturers

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it has filed complaints against four makers of e-cigarette products, as the companies did not get authorization from the FDA to sell their products in the US market.
For detail: edition.cnn.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cstoredecisions.com

FDA Files Complaints Against Four E-Cigarette Product Manufacturers

fda-logo.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed civil money penalty (CMP) complaints against four tobacco product manufacturers.
For detail: cstoredecisions.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cspdailynews.com

FDA Files Complaints Against 4 E-Cigarette Makers

The Food and Drug Administration has filed civil money penalty (CMP) complaints against four tobacco product manufacturers for making and selling e-liquids without marketing authorization.
For detail: cspdailynews.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: coconuts.co

No, vaping and vapes are not illegal in Thailand. Here’s why.

When the public health official who gave Thailand legal weed promoted a heavy-handed crackdown on electronic cigarettes this week, one couldn’t be blamed for asking: Just what was he smoking? After all, Bangkok, like the rest of Thailand, is awash in vapes.
For detail: coconuts.co
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cmadocs.org

PHC partners with CA Quits to provide free tobacco cessation resources for physicians

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For detail: cmadocs.org
Published Feb 22, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: civilbeat.org

Reporting On E-Cigarettes Should Include Health And Policy Experts

Hawaii’s successful tobacco control policies have caught the attention of the tobacco/electronic nicotine device industry.
For detail: civilbeat.org
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: chinadaily.com.cn

Authorities clamp down on e-cigarette use in no-smoking public areas

Authorities in Shanghai's Songjiang district had in early February launched a campaign to crack down on the use of e-cigarettes in public venues where smoking is prohibited.
For detail: chinadaily.com.cn
Published Feb 22, 2023
[FBR FED Cigarette]

Source: brecorder.com

Hiked FED on cigarettes reduces sales

ISLAMABAD: The sudden impact of the increase in the Federal Excise Duty (FED) and price of cigarettes under the Finance Supplementary Bill 2023 is evident from lesser sales of cigarette packs across the country.
For detail: brecorder.com
Published Feb 22, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: abcactionnews.com

Data-tracking necklace may help people quit smoking

A new data-tracking device may provide more insight to help people quit smoking. The device, worn around a person's neck, tracks heat and can detect when someone lights a cigarette.
For detail: abcactionnews.com
Published Feb 21, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: studyfinds.org

Vaping can cause even more DNA damage than smoking regular cigarettes, study reveals

LOS ANGELES — E-cigarettes were once marketed as a “healthier” alternative to smoking tobacco products, but research showing that both can lead to the same diseases continues to surface.
For detail: studyfinds.org
Published Feb 21, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: statnews.com

Tobacco companies pledge ‘harm reduction’ but are doing the opposite

This year could shape up to be a historic one for tobacco control — or one in which Big Tobacco accelerates its steady transformation into Big Nicotine.
For detail: statnews.com
Published Feb 21, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: indiatvnews.com

Five warning signs that indicate it's time to quit smoking

Never ignore the warning signals that indicate it's time to quit smoking.
For detail: indiatvnews.com
Published Feb 21, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: food.ndtv.com

Quit Smoking With Food: Nutritionist Shares 8 Foods That Will Help

Quit Smoking With Food: Nutritionist Shares 8 Foods That Will Help Smoking is the number one killer today. Heart diseases, stroke, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, lung diseases and a number of other illnesses list smoking as a risk factor.
For detail: food.ndtv.com
Published Feb 21, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: csnews.com

FDA Appeals Decision to Block Graphic Cigarette Warnings

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants its graphic cigarette health warning regulations back in play.
For detail: csnews.com
Published Feb 20, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Warner: Enough Evidence for Vapes as Cessation Tool

There is enough evidence to support using e-cigarettes as a first-line aid for smoking cessation in adults, according to Kenneth Warner, dean emeritus and the Avedis Donabedian Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Feb 20, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tn.gov

Annual Campaign Supports Tennessee Tobacco Users With Resources For Quitting

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state for the eighth annual Tennessee Quit Week, Feb. 20 to 24, to encourage Tennesseans who want to quit using tobacco products to take advantage of the state’s free resource, the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine, 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
For detail: tn.gov
Published Feb 20, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: thestar.com

Vaping is a youth crisis. We need our government’s help

Growing up in southern Ontario in the 2000s, it was rare to see someone smoking. We were fortunate to enjoy a childhood where our air was mostly free from second-hand cigarette smoke, especially since one of us struggles with asthma.
For detail: thestar.com
Published Feb 20, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thehill.com

Data-tracking necklace aims to help smokers kick habit

Worn around the neck, SmokeMon measures the number of puffs, their duration and the time between each drag on the cigarette.
For detail: thehill.com
Published Feb 20, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: starweekly.com.au

Why a smoking partner could harm your chances of quitting

Want to quit the cigarettes? You’re much more likely to succeed if you don’t live with other smokers, new research shows.
For detail: starweekly.com.au
Published Feb 20, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

E-cigarettes as a first-line aid for smoking cessation in adults

Kenneth Warner, dean emeritus and the Avedis Donabedian Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health, says there is enough evidence to support e-cigarettes’ use as a first-line aid for smoking cessation in adults.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Feb 20, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news.umich.edu

Researchers: Rethink e-cigarettes’ role in treating cigarette smokers’ nicotine addiction

Should electronic cigarettes, or vapes, be accepted more widely as an effective and respected tool for treating adult smokers’ nicotine addiction? Kenneth Warner, dean emeritus and the Avedis Donabedian Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health, says there is enough evidence to support e-cigarettes’ use as a first-line aid for smoking cessation in adults.
For detail: news.umich.edu
Published Feb 20, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: mja.com.au

Dispelling misconceptions about who uses e‐cigarettes and why

In Australia, the use of e‐cigarettes has increased substantially in recent years, especially among adolescents and young adults,1 despite our unique and somewhat complex approach to regulating the devices and their e‐liquids.
For detail: mja.com.au
Published Feb 20, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: indiatoday.in

Want to quit smoking? This smart necklace could help you

The necklace can capture heat signatures from thermal sensors and record data ranging from when the cigarette is being lit to how much it inhaled.
For detail: indiatoday.in
Published Feb 19, 2023
[FBR FED Cigarette]

Source: mmnews.tv

Cigarette prices increased manifold across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: As a result of the supplementary finance bill, tabled in the parliament by the finance minister this week, suggesting to impose extra taxes and duties of Rs 170 billion on luxury goods such as cigarettes,the prices of various cigarette brands, such as Marlboro, Benson and Hedges, Gold Leaf, Capstan, Gold Flake, Dunhill, Embassy, and Morven Gold, have been increased manifold.
For detail: mmnews.tv
Published Feb 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: healthnews.com

Does Vaping Cause Acne?

Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking in recent years, but concerns have been raised about its potential effects on the skin, particularly acne.
For detail: healthnews.com
Published Feb 19, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: fox56news.com

Data-tracking necklace aims to help smokers kick habit

(WGN) – Wearable tech is heating up and now scientists hope to empower smokers with personalized data and a necklace designed to kick a deadly habit.
For detail: fox56news.com
Published Feb 18, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: sciencealert.com

This New 'Smart Necklace' Can Help Smokers Quit Cigarettes. Here's How.

A wearable smart device currently in development could one day keep an eye on smokers as they light up and decide whether they need assistance in their goals to quit.
For detail: sciencealert.com
Published Feb 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: hindustantimes.com

Centre allows sale of excess tobacco produced by registered growers in Karnataka

The decision of imposing no penalty on the sale of excess FCV tobacco will greatly benefit the farmers of Karnataka to recover the loss due to less production during this crop season.
For detail: hindustantimes.com
Published Feb 18, 2023
[Paper COPD Vaping]

Source: cureus.com

A Case Report of Secondary Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum Induced by Vaping

Cite this article as: Kartiko M, Miller A (February 18, 2023) A Case Report of Secondary Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum Induced by Vaping.
For detail: cureus.com
Published Feb 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: insurancejournal.com

Georgia Senate Votes To Regulate Vaping Same as Smoking

The state Senate voted 51-3 on Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 47, which would regulate vaping in the same way the state already regulates smoking. The measure moves to the House for more debate.
For detail: insurancejournal.com
Published Feb 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: indianexpress.com

Noida Police arrest 6 for selling e-cigarettes near colleges, hostels

Police said they have recovered 405 e-cigarettes from the accused, priced around Rs 15 lakh.
For detail: indianexpress.com
Published Feb 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: channelnewsasia.com

Commentary: Tobacco tax hike needs to be repeated every year to bring down smoking rates

Amid the rising cost of living, making cigarettes more expensive could motivate more smokers to quit. Here’s how to make good intentions stick, says Yvette van der Eijk of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.
For detail: channelnewsasia.com
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: usnews.com

Smoking or Vaping? The DNA Damage May Be the Same

THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A new study builds upon earlier evidence that vaping isn’t any healthier than smoking.
For detail: usnews.com
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tylerpaper.com

Screening Key to Identifying E-Cigarette-Associated Lung Injury

THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Teens continued to present similarly with electronic cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) during the pandemic, according to a study published online Dec.
For detail: tylerpaper.com
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: troutman.com

2022 Significant Developments in the Tobacco Industry and What to Expect in 2023 (Part One)

The U.S. tobacco industry is subject to a variety of regulators at the federal and state level.
For detail: troutman.com
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: studyfinds.org

Trying to quit smoking? A new smart necklace can help you kick the habit in style

CHICAGO — Smokers that want a stylish way to kick the habit may soon be able to wear a smart necklace which tracks their efforts to quit.
For detail: studyfinds.org
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: spectrumlocalnews.com

Pros and cons: New York's proposed cigarette taxes, banning flavored tobacco

Industry groups, including convenience stores and bodegas, are opposed to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed ban on flavored cigarettes, as well as the $1-a-pack hike in cigarette taxes.
For detail: spectrumlocalnews.com
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

A harm reduction model for environmental tobacco smoke exposure among Bangladeshi rural household children: A modified Delphi technique approach

This paper aimed to develop a harm reduction model to reduce exposure to environmental tobacco smoke among children of rural households in Bangladesh.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news.westernu.ca

Expert insight: Learning the health risks of vaping can encourage young vapers to rethink their habit

Vaping is most prevalent in Canada among 15- to 24-year-olds, and has significantly increased since e-cigarettes with nicotine were legalized in 2018.
For detail: news.westernu.ca
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: mdlinx.com

Kick the cigarette addiction with upcoming tool

A new device may soon be available to help patients stop smoking and remain tobacco-free.
For detail: mdlinx.com
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: mb.com.ph

Nicotine industry players pursue innovation to address smoking problem

Nicotine industry players have agreed to pursue innovation and new technologies to provide consumers with better and less harmful alternatives to combustible cigarettes.
For detail: mb.com.ph
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Woman, 20, claims vaping gave her 'popcorn lung'

A 20-year-old has been diagnosed with 'popcorn lung' and told she could end up needing an oxygen machine by 30 - after becoming so 'attached' to her vape she fell asleep holding it.
For detail: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: ladbible.com

Girl who fell asleep with vape claims she's got 'popcorn lung' and could need oxygen tank by 30

A 20-year-old girl has been diagnosed with 'popcorn lung' after becoming too 'attached' to her vape, with her admitting to falling asleep with it in her hand.
For detail: ladbible.com
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: kpcnews.com

Smoking or Vaping? The DNA Damage May Be the Same

THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A new study builds upon earlier evidence that vaping isn’t any healthier than smoking.
For detail: kpcnews.com
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: healthnews.com

What Is the FDA Doing to Reduce Tobacco-Related Health Disparities?

In honor of Black History Month, FDA officials held a webinar underscoring the need to address those disproportionately impacted by tobacco-related health disparities.
For detail: healthnews.com
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Vape addict who fell asleep cradling her e-cig reveals she has 'popcorn lung' after being warned she'd need an oxygen tank before turning 30

A woman's addiction to vaping left her hospitalised with a rare lung condition which doctors warned could have left her reliant on an oxygen machine before she turned 30.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: buffalonews.com

Letter: Legislators must support Hochul’s tobacco proposals

I urge the New York State Legislature to support proposals included in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024 Executive Budget including an increase in the tobacco tax by $1 and the removal of flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and cigarillos and flavored smokeless tobacco products from New York State shelves.
For detail: buffalonews.com
Published Feb 16, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com

A smoking cessation intervention for people with severe mental illness treated in ambulatory mental health care (KISMET): study protocol of a randomised controlled trial

Smoking among people with severe mental illness (SMI) is highly prevalent and strongly associated with poor physical health.
For detail: bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com
Published Feb 15, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

Smoking and vaping may put healthy young people at risk of severe COVID

The rapid outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) resulted in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which has already claimed over 6.8 million lives worldwide.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Feb 15, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: elpasoinc.com

Georgia senators move to curb vaping under smoking rules

The state Senate voted 51-3 on Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 47, which would regulate vaping in the same way the state already regulates smoking.
For detail: elpasoinc.com
Published Feb 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: upi.com

Study: Vaping, smoking cause similar DNA damage to humans - UPI.com

A new study released this week suggests that vaping causes similar DNA damage to the mouth as cigarettes.
For detail: upi.com
Published Feb 14, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thequint.com

Early-life exposure to tobacco raises risk for lung cancer, mortality in adulthood

Being exposed to tobacco in utero and in childhood/adolescence was linked to higher risks for lung cancer incidence and death later in life, according to study results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
For detail: thequint.com
Published Feb 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: technologynetworks.com

Level of DNA Damage Similar for Vapers and Smokers

E-cigarettes—used regularly by more than 10% of U.S. teens and more than 3% of adults—were once pitched as a healthy alternative to tobacco cigarettes.
For detail: technologynetworks.com
Published Feb 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: healthnews.com

Vaping Causes Similar DNA Damage as Smoking, Study Finds

Keck School of Medicine researchers discover that the levels of epithelial cell DNA damage in people who vape are virtually the same as people who smoke traditional cigarettes.
For detail: healthnews.com
Published Feb 14, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: filtermag.org

Tobacco Harm Reduction Reflections, as My Years of Reporting End

Many people who vape, or are otherwise involved in tobacco harm reduction, will remember the summer of 2019.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Feb 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

Webinars Discussing The Importance of Regulating Safer Nicotine Alternatives

The panel of speakers and tobacco harm reduction experts in a webinar held last May, discussed the importance of sensibly regulating safer nicotine alternatives in order to minimize tobacco-related mortality. Vapes are at least “95 percent safer” than combustible tobacco products, and “twice as effective as traditional nicotine replacement therapies.”۔
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Feb 13, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: dailypioneer.com

Smoking, vaping both injurious, may lead to long Covid: Study

It’s not only smoking tobacco but vaping electronic cigarettes also injurious to health and both may increase the risk of developing severe Covid illness among healthy young people, a new study has said.
For detail: dailypioneer.com
Published Feb 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cmcmarkets.com

Can vaping shore up big tobacco share prices?

Altria Group, British American Tobacco and Philip Morris are smoking giants that are hoping to pivot away from traditional combustibles to smoke-free products.
For detail: cmcmarkets.com
Published Feb 11, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

UK campaigners call for tighter regulations on vapes to match tobacco

To tackle their popularity with children, campaigners and councils want vapes to be taxed and sold in plain packaging behind counter E-cigarettes are displayed during the Vaper Expo at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham in October 2022.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Feb 11, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: local.gov.uk

Vapes need to be ‘out-of-sight and out-of-reach’ to tackle underage sales

Councils are especially concerned by the marketing of vapes with designs and flavours that could appeal to children, in particular those with fruity and bubble gum flavours, and colourful child-friendly packaging.
For detail: local.gov.uk
Published Feb 11, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: indiatvnews.com

Tobacco & E-cigarettes may raise the risk of Covid in young healthy people, says study

COVID: Researchers found that plasma from healthy young people who smoke tobacco or vape had higher levels of furin, sCD163, and L-selectin than plasma from non-smokers.
For detail: indiatvnews.com
Published Feb 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: westbridgfordwire.com

Councils research vaping use among young people

A research campaign costing £75,000 will take place in Nottingham so the city council can better understand the “vaping behaviours of young people”.
For detail: westbridgfordwire.com
Published Feb 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: stuff.co.nz

The popular device that is banned in several holiday destinations

Travellers can get into trouble by not realising some things they can do in their home country are not OK in others.
For detail: stuff.co.nz
Published Feb 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

Smoking tobacco and vaping e-cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for severe COVID

New UCLA research suggests that smoking tobacco and vaping electronic cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for developing severe COVID illness.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Feb 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: newsinfo.inquirer.net

Seven-year evidence shows vaping remains far less harmful than smoking

Dr. Debbie Robson, RMN, senior lecturer in Tobacco Harm Reduction National Addiction Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience UK. Dr. Debbie Robson, RMN, senior lecturer in Tobacco Harm Reduction National Addiction Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience UK.
For detail: newsinfo.inquirer.net
Published Feb 10, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: malaymail.com

Anti-smoking council to Health Ministry: Beware of pro-tobacco Trojan horses

MCTC said that despite the Health Ministry’s assurance, they remained vigilant with regard to all aspects of tobacco control, including efforts by various parties to mislead officials and subvert them into supporting pro-tobacco activities.
For detail: malaymail.com
Published Feb 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: curetoday.com

Smoking Cessation May Boost Survival in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer

Patients who are looking to quit smoking to better their survival and health outcomes should talk to their health care team about different methods to do so, an expert said.
For detail: curetoday.com
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: vapingpost.com

Most US Doctors Are Uneducated About E-Cigarettes

A large US study discussed during the Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) 2022, found that most physicians remain misinformed about the relative benefits of vaping products and in turn spread inaccurate information about the products.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ukinvestormagazine.co.uk

British American Tobacco shares fall despite new category confidence

British American Tobacco share were weaker on Thursday despite strength in their New Categories unit and a 6% dividend hike.
For detail: ukinvestormagazine.co.uk
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: uclahealth.org

Tobacco and e-cigs may put healthy young people at risk of severe COVID illness, new UCLA research suggests

New UCLA research suggests that smoking tobacco and vaping electronic cigarettes may increase healthy young people’s risk for developing severe COVID illness.
For detail: uclahealth.org
Published Feb 09, 2023
[COPD Tobacco]

Source: tobaccotactics.org

Tobacco Company Investments in Pharmaceutical & NRT Products

Addition of Swedish snus-style nicotine pouches in to product ranges – “modern oral” Acquisitions of pharmaceutical and biotech companies developing “inhaled therapeutics” e.g.
For detail: tobaccotactics.org
Published Feb 09, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: tobaccocontrol.bmj.com

Vuse Solo e-cigarettes do not provide net benefits to public health: a scientific analysis of FDA’s marketing authorisation

In October 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised marketing of RJ Reynolds Vapor Company’s (RJR) Vuse Solo e-cigarette through FDA’s Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) pathway.
For detail: tobaccocontrol.bmj.com
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccocontrol.bmj.com

How might FDA fix this e-cigarette PMTA mess? Commentary on Glantz and Lempert and Meshnick et al

If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service.
For detail: tobaccocontrol.bmj.com
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Oral Cancer Early Signs & Symptoms: Never ignore these early symptoms of oral cancer

Tobacco kills up to half of its users. There are various forms in which tobacco is used like cigarettes, E-cigarettes, pipes, cigars, and chewing (smokeless) tobacco.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: techexplorist.com

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy runs three times the risk of sudden infant death

Maternal smoking is one of the most important preventable risk factors for infant morbidity and mortality and is associated with an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
For detail: techexplorist.com
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: reuters.com

BAT slips on buyback disappointment, sees Russia exit this year

British American Tobacco forecast a small rise in 2023 earnings on Thursday and dashed hopes of a share buyback, sending its shares down as much as 6%, as it also pledged to complete the sale of its Russian and Belarusian businesses this year.
For detail: reuters.com
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: proactiveinvestors.co.uk

BAT confident of hitting £5bn revenue target by 2025

British American Tobacco PLC (LSE:BATS) has said it remains confident of hitting its £5bn revenue target by 2025, with profitability in the New Category division now expected one year ahead of target.
For detail: proactiveinvestors.co.uk
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: original.newsbreak.com

Major Development Announced On Efforts To Ban Tobacco Products in U.S.

A new study shows widespread support for a ban of tobacco products in the United States, according to new reporting.
For detail: original.newsbreak.com
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: montreal.ctvnews.ca

Cigarettes to cost Quebecers more as province raises tax on tobacco products

Smokers will pay more for their cigarettes in Quebec starting Thursday. For the first time since 2014, Quebec is announcing an increase in the tax on tobacco products.
For detail: montreal.ctvnews.ca
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: ft.com

British American Tobacco chief warns Russia exit could drag into 2024

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest British American Tobacco PLC news every morning.
For detail: ft.com
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: cureus.com

Waterpipe Use and Its Cardiovascular Effects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Case-Control, Cross-Sectional, and Non-Randomized Studies

Cite this article as: Mahfooz K, Vasavada A M, Joshi A, et al.
For detail: cureus.com
Published Feb 09, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: benefitnews.com

Up in smoke: How employee tobacco use impacts your business costs

Inflation affects everyone. Our economy continues to be unpredictable, causing people and businesses to evaluate spending habits.
For detail: benefitnews.com
Published Feb 08, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: wsaw.com

Kicking butts is the best way to prevent lung cancer

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - In 2023, approximately 240,000 people in the U.S.
For detail: wsaw.com
Published Feb 08, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: usnews.com

Is Vaping Any Healthier Than Smoking?

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There’s been plenty of scientific debate about whether vaping is safer than tobacco, and whether it may help some people stop smoking.
For detail: usnews.com
Published Feb 08, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: philanthropy.com

Bloomberg Philanthropies Pledges Additional $420 Million to Curb Tobacco Use

MUMBAI, INDIA - MAY 31: Children hold placards to raise awareness of the harms caused by tobacco products to people, public health, communities and the environment on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), at Fort, on May 31, 2022 in Mumbai, India.
For detail: philanthropy.com
Published Feb 08, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: medicalxpress.com

Is vaping any healthier than smoking?

There's been plenty of scientific debate about whether vaping is safer than tobacco, and whether it may help some people stop smoking.
For detail: medicalxpress.com
Published Feb 08, 2023
[Nicotine]

Source: medicalxpress.com

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

Infants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, according to a comprehensive registry study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Pediatric Research.
For detail: medicalxpress.com
Published Feb 08, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: marketwatch.com

British American Tobacco's Next Generation Products, Outlook Seen in Focus at 2022 Results -- Earnings Preview

REVENUE: Revenue for 2022 is forecast at 28.02 billion pounds ($33.76 billion), according to consensus provided by the company. For 2021, revenue was GBP25.68 billion.
For detail: marketwatch.com
Published Feb 08, 2023
[FED Cigarette]

Source: independent.ie

Quitting smoking takes time but it feels great

Growing up, I recall hearing my uncle lamenting to me many times over the years - that one of his biggest regrets in life was starting smoking.
For detail: independent.ie
Published Feb 08, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: finance.yahoo.com

12 Countries that Produce the Best Tobacco in the World

In this piece, we will take a look at the 12 countries that produce the best tobacco in the world.
For detail: finance.yahoo.com
Published Feb 08, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: dental-tribune.com

Periodontal treatment ineffective for heavy smokers with severe periodontitis, study finds

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For detail: dental-tribune.com
Published Feb 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wwnytv.com

NY’s cigarette tax would be highest in nation under governor’s plan

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - New York state’s proposed budget would have it leading the nation when it comes to a cigarette tax.
For detail: wwnytv.com
Published Feb 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: wweek.com

House Democrats Introduce Bill to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

Democrats in the Oregon House of Representatives launched a campaign today to pass a statewide ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products, including vapes, chewing tobacco and menthol cigarettes.
For detail: wweek.com
Published Feb 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wvnews.com

Smoking data in state is alarming

Last week we wrote about how West Virginia is now at the top of the list of unhealthiest states.
For detail: wvnews.com
Published Feb 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: romania-insider.com

Bill banning minors from smoking in public places passes Romanian Senate

A legislative proposal prohibiting minors from smoking in public places was recently passed by Romania’s Senate. The proposal amends law 349/2002 on preventing and combating the effects of tobacco.
For detail: romania-insider.com
Published Feb 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: racgp.org.au

Smoke and vapours: RACGP warns of Big Tobacco research drive

A recent investigation revealed the world’s largest tobacco company has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into vaping research.
For detail: racgp.org.au
Published Feb 07, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: medicaldialogues.in

De-Addiction Strategies In Heavy Smokers- Review

It has been more than five decades since research and studies have confirmed that cigarette smoking can lead to lung cancer.
For detail: medicaldialogues.in
Published Feb 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: issup.net

Safeguarding people from the use of Tobacco for Tobacco-Free generations

ISSUP Pakistan would like to invite you to attend this Webinar on Safeguarding from the use of Tobacco.
For detail: issup.net
Published Feb 07, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com

Cigarette Smoking Leads to More Rapid Lung Function Decline in Patients With HIV

Results of a study published in Thorax suggest individuals with HIV infection have more rapid lung function decline and a higher risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than the general population, particularly those who are current smokers.
For detail: infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com
Published Feb 07, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: businessinsider.com

Biden will take aim at smoking in his State of the Union speech as part of his 'cancer moonshot'

During his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Joe Biden will kindly thank you for not smoking. Biden will announce plans tonight to accelerate progress in the fight against cancer deaths, and that includes fighting the biggest, preventable driver: smoking.
For detail: businessinsider.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wthr.com

Indiana schools working to cut down on student vaping

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — Over the last decade, vaping has emerged into an epidemic of alarming proportions among U.S. teenagers.
For detail: wthr.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vice.com

New Study Suggests Vaping Damages Your Immune System

Cigarettes have long been recognised as slender harbingers of death and disease – gone are the days of relatives sparking up in the car or movie stars taking a seductive drag on the big screen.
For detail: vice.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vice.com

New Study Suggests Vaping Damages Your Immune System

Cigarettes have long been recognised as slender harbingers of death and disease – gone are the days of relatives sparking up in the car or movie stars taking a seductive drag on the big screen.
For detail: vice.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: vapingpost.com

Bloomberg Invests $420 Million in More Ineffective Tobacco Control Strategies

Bloomberg Philanthropies has just announced it will be putting $420 million towards reducing tobacco use globally, sadly focusing on outdated anti-smoking policies that do not work.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: urdupoint.com

Experts For 70% Tax Increase On Tobacco

Experts at webinar titled "Tobacco Taxation: Nostrum to the Ailing Economy" on Monday called upon the government to increase tax on tobacco products by 70 percent of their retail price which was crucial to increase revenues in the face of an ailing economy An error occurred.
For detail: urdupoint.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccofreekids.org

Tobacco-Free Kids Strongly Supports Mayor Bibb’s Legislation to End Flavored Tobacco Sales in Cleveland

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports the legislation proposed by Mayor Justin Bibb to end the sale of flavored tobacco products in Cleveland, and we urge the City Council to quickly enact it into law.
For detail: tobaccofreekids.org
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thehill.com

Biden should close the disposable e-cigarette loophole

In this Jan. 31, 2020, photo, a woman holds a flavored disposable vape device.
For detail: thehill.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: spectator.com.au

Vaping: public health’s unhealthy obsession

The Australian public health industry is overpopulated with intellectual egotists – activists, academics, and bureaucrats who insist they know best for all of us, and brook no disagreement with their prescriptions for dealing with the vices and ills that beset our society.
For detail: spectator.com.au
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: spectator.com.au

Vaping: public health’s unhealthy obsession

The Australian public health industry is overpopulated with intellectual egotists – activists, academics, and bureaucrats who insist they know best for all of us, and brook no disagreement with their prescriptions for dealing with the vices and ills that beset our society.
For detail: spectator.com.au
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: prnewswire.com

Tobacco-Free Kids Strongly Supports Mayor Bibb's Legislation to End Flavored Tobacco Sales in Cleveland

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports the legislation proposed by Mayor Justin Bibb to end the sale of flavored tobacco products in Cleveland, and we urge the City Council to quickly enact it into law.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Legalization Tobacco]

Source: prnewswire.com

2022 Outlook on the Worldwide Tobacco Legislation Industry: Impartial, Strategic Analysis of Key Factors Influencing the Market

The Global Tobacco Legislation global briefing offers an insight into to the size and shape of the Tobacco market, highlighting major industry trends and categories as well as the factors affecting operating environment.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

How does vaping affect your health?

E-cigarettes, or vapes, are causing harm and risk introducing a new generation to smoking, warn experts from The Australian National University (ANU) following their government report into vaping.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Feb 06, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: marketwatch.com

E-cigarette and Vaping Market Analysis and Professional Outlook 2023 to 2030|Altria, Group, Inc., Shenzhen

Feb 06, 2023 (Concur Wire via Comtex) -- This E-cigarette and Vaping Market Report focuses on the global and regional markets, offering data on key participants such as manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, traders, customers, investors, and others, as well as important types, applications, and other factors.
For detail: marketwatch.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: indiatimes.com

Men Openly Smoke Inside Train Compartment, Railways' Response Divides The Internet

Smoking is not exactly a habit to be encouraged and that is why it is prohibited in many places, including trains.
For detail: indiatimes.com
Published Feb 06, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: hippocraticpost.com

E-cigarette retailers flouting age restrictions

E-cigarette retailers illegally selling nicotine e-liquids, including to underage users, new study says: Tobacconists are the most common source of nicotine e-liquids in Australia, despite it being illegal for them to sell these products, a new study says.
For detail: hippocraticpost.com
Published Feb 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: usatoday.com

Majority of Americans support blocking sales of all tobacco products, CDC study says

A majority of adults in the United States support policies that prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and all tobacco products according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For detail: usatoday.com
Published Feb 05, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Ohio vaping addict left fighting for her life with lung condition

An Ohio woman is fighting for her life after smoking more than a cartridge of e-cigarette liquid every day for seven years.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published Feb 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: calvinchimes.org

Calvin seminar spreads awareness of tobacco industry strategies

The tobacco industry uses a variety of tactics to insert its products into U.S. society, mainly by targeting young people and racial minority groups.
For detail: calvinchimes.org
Published Feb 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: the-sun.com

I’m a dermatologist

CLOSE to 3.2million adults vape in the UK, data from the Government shows. The NHS states that they are less harmful than smoking and can be used as an aid to cut out cigarettes.
For detail: the-sun.com
Published Feb 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: jpost.com

Don't be fooled: 5 facts about the truth behind vaping

How safe is vaping, and do the claims made by those marketing these devices hold up under scientific scrutiny? Here are the facts.
For detail: jpost.com
Published Feb 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tobaccotactics.org

Heated Tobacco Products

As the harms from conventional products have become better understood, and tobacco control measures have been put in place, the cigarette market – from which tobacco companies make most of their profits – has started to shrink.
For detail: tobaccotactics.org
Published Feb 03, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: techexplorist.com

How does vaping affect the lungs?

Public opinion on e-cigarettes is now divided; some people see them as a helpful tool for quitting smoking, while others worry about possible negative health effects.
For detail: techexplorist.com
Published Feb 03, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: techexplorist.com

How does vaping affect the lungs?

Public opinion on e-cigarettes is now divided; some people see them as a helpful tool for quitting smoking, while others worry about possible negative health effects.
For detail: techexplorist.com
Published Feb 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: axios.com

Most Americans support a tobacco ban

The majority of Americans (57%) support a ban on the sale of all tobacco products and even more support blocking sales of menthol cigarettes (62%), a CDC study published in Preventing Chronic Disease found.
For detail: axios.com
Published Feb 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: wgal.com

Bill would ban smoking in Pennsylvania casinos

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For detail: wgal.com
Published Feb 02, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: tobaccotactics.org

E-cigarettes

As the harms from conventional products have become better understood, and tobacco control measures have been put in place, the cigarette market – from which tobacco companies make most of their profits – has started to shrink.
For detail: tobaccotactics.org
Published Feb 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thehill.com

Big tobacco is lighting the law on fire to peddle addiction

The tobacco industry is acting as if it’s above the law in California, and it ought to be a wake-up call about its quiet intentions to reverse the gains that have been made in reducing tobacco use over the past two decades.
For detail: thehill.com
Published Feb 02, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: tbsnews.net

Bangladesh health policy most influenced by tobacco industry in South Asia

Bangladesh's tobacco industry interferes the most in the country's tobacco control policy and legislation among South Asian countries, according to a report.
For detail: tbsnews.net
Published Feb 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: stl.news

What Happens When You Quit Smoking and Start Vaping?

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Are you trying to quit smoking? It is necessary to know about the health risks of smoking.
For detail: stl.news
Published Feb 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: statnews.com

Survey: A majority of Americans support banning all tobacco products

WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans support banning all tobacco products, according to a new poll published by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For detail: statnews.com
Published Feb 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nature.com

Association of combustible cigarettes and heated tobacco products use with SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 in Japan: a JASTIS 2022 cross-sectional study

Insufficient evidence has been accumulated regarding associations of heated tobacco products (HTPs) use with coronavirus infection and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an ongoing pandemic.
For detail: nature.com
Published Feb 02, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: mcgill.ca

How does vaping affect the lungs?

PUBLISHED: 2FEB2023 Teen vaping has been on the rise, with reports of rapidly increasing use across North America.
For detail: mcgill.ca
Published Feb 02, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: mcgill.ca

How does vaping affect the lungs?

PUBLISHED: 2FEB2023 Teen vaping has been on the rise, with reports of rapidly increasing use across North America.
For detail: mcgill.ca
Published Feb 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: healthnews.com

Are You Planning to Start Vaping and Quit Smoking?

Most people would assume that replacing smoking cigarettes with vaping is a positive step toward better health. It is well-known that smoking tobacco cigarettes involve risks to just about every organ and tissue of our bodies.
For detail: healthnews.com
Published Feb 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: filtermag.org

Safer-Nicotine Consumer Groups Have Almost No Funding Worldwide

Consumer organizations advocating for tobacco harm reduction (THR) are often underfunded, led by volunteers, and still successful, according to a new study by the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction, a project of the UK-based organization Knowledge-Action-Change (KAC).
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Feb 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: edition.cnn.com

Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says

More than half of US adults support ending the sale of all tobacco products, according to a new study led by researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and nearly two-thirds said they support banning menthol cigarette sales.
For detail: edition.cnn.com
Published Feb 01, 2023
[FCTC Cigarette]

Source: sciencedirect.com

Challenges and opportunities associated with e-cigarettes in Australia: A qualitative study

The use of e-cigarettes in Australia has increased significantly in recent years. To assist with identifying policy and practice priorities, this study sought to provide a greater understanding of the population-level challenges and opportunities associated with these products.
For detail: sciencedirect.com
Published Feb 01, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: prnewswire.com

Tobacco-Free Kids Strongly Supports Gov. Hochul's Plan to End Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products and Increase the Cigarette Tax in New York

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports Governor Kathy Hochul's proposals, included in her state budget today, to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in New York and increase the state's cigarette tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Feb 01, 2023
[0]

Source: cfr.org

How New Tobacco Control Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on U.S. Cancer

A customer picks up a pack of Newports at Evergreen Smoke Shop in Oakland, California.
For detail: cfr.org
Published Feb 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: ash.org.uk

Chancellor urged to make Big tobacco pay for the massive burden it puts on public finances

New analysis finds the cost of smoking to public finances is nearly double the revenue raised by tobacco taxes; and that spending £125 million a year to deliver a smokefree 2030 could provide a net benefit to public finances of £5.3 billion by 2030 a cost-benefit analysis of this investment found a net benefit to society over 50 years of £775.7 billion.
For detail: ash.org.uk
Published Feb 01, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: ash.org.uk

Chancellor urged to make Big tobacco pay for the massive burden it puts on public finances

New analysis finds the cost of smoking to public finances is nearly double the revenue raised by tobacco taxes; and that spending £125 million a year to deliver a smokefree 2030 could provide a net benefit to public finances of £5.3 billion by 2030 a cost-benefit analysis of this investment found a net benefit to society over 50 years of £775.7 billion.
For detail: ash.org.uk

News Excerpts of January-2023

Published Jan 31, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: thesundaily.my

Ways to quit smoking

Tobacco cravings and the urge to smoke can be overwhelming. Nevertheless, you still can overcome them with just a few key tips.
For detail: thesundaily.my
Published Jan 31, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thehub.ca

‘They’re clearly losing money’: Quebec slaps new taxes on vapes after drop in tobacco tax revenue

A construction worker exhales after using a vaping device while eating lunch on the steps at Robson Square, in Vancouver, on Monday, March 8, 2021.
For detail: thehub.ca
Published Jan 31, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: scoop.co.nz

Taiwan Vaping Ban Disappointing For Its Many Smokers

“Raising the legal age for buying cigarettes to 20 is a good move, but effectively banning e-cigarettes is disappointing from Taiwan,” says Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) executive co-ordinator, Nancy Loucas.
For detail: scoop.co.nz
Published Jan 31, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: mb.com.ph

It’s combustion in cigarettes that kills, not nicotine

The burning of tobacco at high temperatures, and not nicotine, makes smoking so deadly according to two of the world’s leading cancer experts.
For detail: mb.com.ph
Published Jan 31, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: in-cyprus.philenews.com

Smoking rate among teenagers in Cyprus aged 15-16 was 14 per cent in last month

The rate of smoking among teenagers in Cyprus aged between 15 and 16 was 14 per cent while as many as one in five students smoked shisha in the last month.
For detail: in-cyprus.philenews.com
Published Jan 31, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: fullfact.org

Vaping harms overstated in viral video

The standard Geek Bar product pictured in the video is not equivalent to 125 cigarettes, whether measured by the number of puffs or how much nicotine can be absorbed.
For detail: fullfact.org
Published Jan 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: whnt.com

Huntsville-based organization discusses dangers of youth vaping

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Partnership for a Drug-Free Community is a Huntsville-based nonprofit with a mission to make Madison County a healthier and safer place to live by reducing illegal drug use and underage tobacco use.
For detail: whnt.com
Published Jan 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: wamc.org

American Lung Association releases State of Tobacco Control grades

The 21st annual American Lung Association "State of Tobacco Control" report evaluates states and the federal government on the proven-effective tobacco control laws and policies necessary to save lives.
For detail: wamc.org
Published Jan 30, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: vapingpost.com

Study Claims That Secondhand Vapour Exposure Can Cause Serious Respiratory Issues

A new study from the Department of Population and Public Health Science at the University of Southern California, claimed that secondhand vape exposure was associated with increased risk of bronchitic symptoms and shortness of breath among young adults.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Jan 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: scotsman.com

8 in 10 Scots concerned about the use of vaping by young people and children

More than three quarters of Scots are concerned about the vaping products in schools and the marketing of vaping products to young people and children.
For detail: scotsman.com
Published Jan 30, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: royalsblue.com

Vaping affects oral health

Many smokers turn to vapers or electronic cigarettes as an alternative to conventional tobacco.
For detail: royalsblue.com
Published Jan 30, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: moroccoworldnews.com

Can Morocco Crack Down on Smoking in Public?

Rabat - Despite a decline among younger generations, smoking remains prominent across Morocco, with recent studies showing that nearly a quarter of men in the country are regular smokers.
For detail: moroccoworldnews.com
Published Jan 30, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ladbible.com

Vaping shown to have different effect on the lungs to smoking in new study

A new study which compares smoking and vaping has revealed the differences in the ways the two practices affect the lungs.
For detail: ladbible.com
Published Jan 30, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: fox9.com

Study: Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes

As heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in America, experts say these small lifestyle changes can help keep your heart at its healthiest.
For detail: fox9.com
Published Jan 30, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Experts warn over vaping packaging

Experts and school leaders are warning bright packaging on vaping products may be targeting young people and those who have never previously vaped.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Jan 29, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Educated youth leading use of e-cigarettes, finds study

MUMBAI: Educated youth are driving the vaping habit in the country more than two years after e-cigarettes were banned here, according to a newly published medical study.
For detail: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Published Jan 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: statesman.com

Why Texas gets failing grade when it comes to smoking prevention

Currently in Texas, 13% of adults smoke, 4.9% of high school students smoke, and 18.7% of high school students use e-cigarettes, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
For detail: statesman.com
Published Jan 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: northdevongazette.co.uk

Warning after tobacco and vaping products become burglary targets

Devon and Cornwall Police are warning North Devon businesses to be more vigilant after a spate of burglaries in the area.
For detail: northdevongazette.co.uk
Published Jan 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: kesq.com

Hearing testimonies from e-cigarette users may deter students from vaping: study

Toronto (CTV Network) — A new study from Western University researchers has found that showing the health risks of vaping through expert advice and personal testimonies can help steer students away from using e-cigarettes themselves.
For detail: kesq.com
Published Jan 29, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: impakter.com

Tobacco and Lung Cancer: Increasingly Women Are the Primary Victims

Individuals and societies pay when a deadly practice isn’t contained: Today, 1.3 billion people use tobacco, 8 million die every year, $1.4 trillion are lost globally., women and the
For detail: impakter.com
Published Jan 29, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: guardian.ng

British American Tobacco earns alliance for Water Stewardship Certification

The Ibadan factory of the British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Limited has been awarded the highly prestigious Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) core certification.
For detail: guardian.ng
Published Jan 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: globalnews.ca

Western University study shows vaping education led students to quit

FILE - In this April 16, 2019 file photo, a researcher holds vape pens in a laboratory in Portland, Ore. On Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, U.
For detail: globalnews.ca
Published Jan 29, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: ctvnews.ca

Hearing testimonies from e-cigarette users may deter students from vaping: study

A new study from Western University researchers has found that showing the health risks of vaping through expert advice and personal testimonies can help steer students away from using e-cigarettes themselves.
For detail: ctvnews.ca
Published Jan 29, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: cbsnews.com

New study: Young e-cigarette smokers vape within five minutes of waking up

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A new study finds young e-cigarette smokers will vape within five minutes of waking up. Although not traditional smoking, it can still cause inflammation and irritation in the lungs.
For detail: cbsnews.com
Published Jan 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: wusf.usf.edu

Florida gets an F on the American Lung Association's tobacco control report card

Juuling is the latest trend in e-cigarettes. Photo: Flickr Creative Commons Florida is failing when it comes to controlling tobacco and preventing smoking, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
For detail: wusf.usf.edu
Published Jan 27, 2023
[Tobacco Control]

Source: techstory.in

Juul in deal talks With Three Tobacco firms - TechStory

As the creator of e-cigarettes looks for a potential sale, investment, or collaboration, Juul Labs Inc. is in preliminary discussions with three major tobacco companies, according to people who know the situation.
For detail: techstory.in
Published Jan 27, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: filtermag.org

FDA Authorizes More Heated Tobacco Products, Rejects More Vapes

On January 26, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized three heated tobacco products manufactured by Philip Morris International.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Jan 26, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: reason.org

Tobacco harm reduction should be on Congress’ agenda

"We do know that e-cigarettes — as a general class — have markedly less risk than a combustible cigarette product," admitted FDA's tobacco chief, Brian King.
For detail: reason.org
Published Jan 26, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news-medical.net

Heavy smoking can have a serious impact on the treatment of periodontitis

Smoking can have a serious impact on the effect of the treatment of periodontitis – a widespread condition that leads to degradation of the teeth's supportive tissue and, in serious cases, to loss of the teeth.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Jan 26, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: mvariety.com

Anti-smoking advocates hope Hochul's tax plan will save lives

Cigarette taxes would increase by $1 and flavored tobacco products like menthol cigarettes would be banned under a proposal backed by Gov.
For detail: mvariety.com
Published Jan 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: khn.org

Juul Trying To Sell Itself To Large Tobacco Companies

While the Wall Street Journal reports that the e-cigarette maker is seeking a potential sale, investment, or partnership with Philip Morris International Inc.
For detail: khn.org
Published Jan 26, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: kamcity.com

Juul In Deal Talks With Three Tobacco Giants

E-cigarette maker Juul Labs is reported to be in early talks with three tobacco giants for a potential sale, strategic investment, licensing or distribution deal.
For detail: kamcity.com
Published Jan 26, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: goodrx.com

How to Quit Vaping: 8 Tips and Treatments That Can Help

There aren’t any approved treatments for those who want to quit using electronic cigarettes. But treatments approved to help quit traditional cigarettes may work for e-cigarettes.
For detail: goodrx.com
Published Jan 26, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: epsyhealth.com

Can vaping cause seizures?

Did you know that eight percent of people vape in the US? And using e-cigarettes is especially popular among high school students - about 16% use them regularly.
For detail: epsyhealth.com
Published Jan 26, 2023
[Tobacco Control]

Source: csnews.com

Juul Exploring Options; Sale & Investment Are on the Table

NATIONAL REPORT —Juul Labs Inc. is mulling several opportunities with three major tobacco companies. According to reports, the vapor company is in talks with Philip Morris International Inc.
For detail: csnews.com
Published Jan 26, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: blogs.bmj.com

Exposing the tobacco industry’s allies: an investigation by STOP

A recent investigation carried out by global tobacco industry watchdog, STOP, has resulted in over 20 additional organisations being added to its Tobacco Industry Allies database.
For detail: blogs.bmj.com
Published Jan 26, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: ajmc.com

How Household Biomass Smoke–Associated COPD Differs From Cigarette Smoke–Induced COPD

Multiple studies suggest that the mechanisms of lung damage and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to biomass smoke differ from COPD caused by smoking cigarettes.
For detail: ajmc.com
Published Jan 25, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: walesonline.co.uk

Vaping causes lung damage just like smoking cigarettes, new research claims

Scientists have deduced that vaping can affect the pulmonary immune system and alter gene and protein levels Scientists have deduced that vaping can affect the pulmonary immune system and alter gene and protein levels.
For detail: walesonline.co.uk
Published Jan 25, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: rttnews.com

FDA Bans 2 Vuse Menthol E-cigarette Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has denied marketing of two Vuse menthol e-cigarette products currently marketed by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co.
For detail: rttnews.com
Published Jan 25, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

E-cigarette aerosols can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs

New research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that e-cigarettes can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Jan 25, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: malaysianow.com

Govt reminded again to ensure anti-smoking bill is passed

Galen Centre says vulnerable individuals like children cannot be protected when laws like the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill remain unpassed in Parliament.
For detail: malaysianow.com
Published Jan 25, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: edition.cnn.com

Tobacco control in 2022 gets a mixed review from the American Lung Association

Although fewer US adults are smoking cigarettes than ever, smoking remains the cause of the most preventable disability and death, and the nation’s smoking regulations are getting mixed grades from the American Lung Association.
For detail: edition.cnn.com
Published Jan 25, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: dailyrecord.co.uk

Vaping 'causes lung damage just like smoking' according to new research

E-cigarettes are a common tool that people use to kick smoking, but they could also be causing health problems.
For detail: dailyrecord.co.uk
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: washingtonpost.com

In Mexico, smoking on the beach could now cost you $500

Smokers in Mexico will find fewer places to light up under strict new anti-tobacco measures the country rolled out this month.
For detail: washingtonpost.com
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: vancouverisawesome.com

What B.C. travellers need to know about Mexico's new smoking ban

The Canadian government updated its Mexico advisory in January 2023, stating that the country has banned smoking in all public places.
For detail: vancouverisawesome.com
Published Jan 24, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: tobaccofreekids.org

FDA’s Rejection of Two Vuse Menthol E-Cigarette Products Is a Significant Step to Protect Kids

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FDA’s announcement today that it has denied marketing applications for two Vuse menthol e-cigarette products is a significant step to protect our nation’s kids.
For detail: tobaccofreekids.org
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: themeghalayan.com

93 per cent of Pakistanis stand for ban on cigarette sale

The rural-urban breakdown for the responses stated that 3 percent more people from urban areas stand for banning the sale of cigarettes, the report added.
For detail: themeghalayan.com
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: straitstimes.com

Illicit vaping on the rise, more caught in 2022

The latest figures indicate a rise in the vaping trend with almost four times the number of people caught in 2022 than in 2020. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE.
For detail: straitstimes.com
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: seatca.org

93 Percent Of Pakistanis Stand For Ban On Cigarette Sale

The findings of a study showed Monday that 93 percent of Pakistanis agreed that the sale of cigarettes should be banned.
For detail: seatca.org
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: pakistantoday.com.pk

THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF TOBACCO HARM REDUCTION

Harm reduction refers to a set of strategies to minimise the risks associated with their behaviour. However, it does not completely eliminate the risks.
For detail: pakistantoday.com.pk
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Do Tobacco Companies Have an Incentive to Promote "Harm Reduction" Products?: The Role of Competition

Background: Some cigarette companies have started to talk about replacing cigarettes with less harmful alternatives, which might include nicotine vaping products (NVPs), heated tobacco products (HTPs) and oral nicotine delivery products (ONDPs).
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: journalnow.com

FDA denies Reynolds' applications for menthol e-cigarette styles

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has denied R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co.’s applications to market two menthol styles of top-selling electronic cigarette Vuse.
For detail: journalnow.com
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: healthnews.com

FDA Halts Marketing of Two Vuse Menthol E-Cigarette Products

On January 24, the US Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) for two R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company menthol-flavored e-cigarette products.
For detail: healthnews.com
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: gulftoday.ae

93 per cent of Pakistanis stand for ban on cigarette sales: Survey

The findings of a study has showed that 93 per cent of Pakistanis agreed that the sale of cigarettes should be banned.
For detail: gulftoday.ae
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: fda.gov

FDA Denies Marketing of Two Vuse Menthol E-Cigarette Products Following Determination They Do Not Meet Public Health Standard

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) for two menthol e-cigarette products currently marketed by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company.
For detail: fda.gov
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: edition.cnn.com

FDA rejects two menthol Vuse e-cigarette products

The US Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders for two menthol e-cigarette products marketed by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company.
For detail: edition.cnn.com
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: academic.oup.com

Do Tobacco Companies Have an Incentive to Promote “Harm Reduction” Products?: The Role of Competition

Some cigarette companies have started to talk about replacing cigarettes with less harmful alternatives, which might include nicotine vaping products (NVPs), heated tobacco products (HTPs) and oral nicotine delivery products (ONDPs).
For detail: academic.oup.com
Published Jan 24, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: abc17news.com

FDA rejects two menthol Vuse e-cigarette products

The US Food and Drug Administration agency has been criticized for years for moving too slowly to regulate e-cigarettes.
For detail: abc17news.com
Published Jan 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wqad.com

Quitting your vape? Researchers hope this plant will help

BOSTON — According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 5.6 million American adults vape use an electronic device to inhale nicotine and flavored vapors.
For detail: wqad.com
Published Jan 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: westernstandard.news

Mexico bans smoking in public places

The Mexican government has brought into force one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws by enacting a total ban on smoking in public places.
For detail: westernstandard.news
Published Jan 23, 2023
[0]

Source: unimelb.edu.au

Urgent action needed on e-cigarettes, public health experts say

Tobacco control experts have expressed concerns about the appeal and uptake of e-cigarettes among young people in Australia.
For detail: unimelb.edu.au
Published Jan 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccofreekids.org

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Names John Bowman as Executive Vice President, U.S. Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids today named John Bowman as Executive Vice President for U.S.
For detail: tobaccofreekids.org
Published Jan 23, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: scitechdaily.com

New Research Reveals How E-Cigarettes Affect the Lungs

E-cigarettes can cause changes in the lungs at the cellular and molecular level, including changes in the pulmonary immune cell composition and altered gene and protein levels in the lungs, according to the findings of new research on mice.
For detail: scitechdaily.com
Published Jan 23, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: prnewswire.com

Nicotine gum market size to grow by USD 1.01 billion from 2020 to 2025: A descriptive analysis of customer landscape, vendor assessment, and market dynamics - Technavio

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global nicotine gum market size is estimated to increase by USD 1.01 billion from 2020 to 2025.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Jan 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: mja.com.au

Vaping and e-cigarette use on the rise among young people

The latest data from the Cancer Institute NSW Tobacco Tracking Survey (CITTS) show a sharp rise in the use of e-cigarettes in younger adult consumers, raising concerns over youth-focused marketing … A RECENTLY published article in the Medical Journal of Australia by Associate Professor Becky Freeman and colleagues has reported notable increases in New South Wales e-cigarette consumers between 2016 and 2020.
For detail: mja.com.au
Published Jan 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: medicalxpress.com

My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

You've dropped your daughter off at her friend's house and while cleaning the car, you find what looks like a USB drive on the passenger seat. It's a disposable vape.
For detail: medicalxpress.com
Published Jan 23, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: independent.co.uk

How to talk to your kids about vaping

Experts advise on how to talk to children about vaping (Alamy/PA) Children as young as 12 are being sold vapes illegally, according to new research from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (tradingstandards.uk).
For detail: independent.co.uk
Published Jan 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: english.news.cn

93 percent of Pakistanis stand for ban on cigarette sale

The findings of a study showed Monday that 93 percent of Pakistanis agreed that the sale of cigarettes should be banned.
For detail: english.news.cn
Published Jan 23, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: dailypioneer.com

Social media boosts marketing of e-cigarettes despite ban

The use of e-cigarettes is proliferating globally, notably among youth and children. Yet, little is known about the landscape of digital e-cigarette marketing, particularly in India where 268,000 people are currently using these products, despite complete ban on it.
For detail: dailypioneer.com
Published Jan 23, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: chicago.suntimes.com

City Council is right to crack down on e-cigarettes, vaping

As the tobacco and vaping industries continue youth-focused marketing that prioritizes profits over health, it is critical for local officials to work equally hard to counteract those harmful efforts.
For detail: chicago.suntimes.com
Published Jan 23, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cenlanow.com

Mexico bans public smoking, tobacco ads; businesses say they’ll sue

Juarez restauranteurs expect to lose 20 percent of their customers; city official says ban protects citizens from second-hand smoke JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – Mexico on Sunday banned smoking in virtually all public spaces.
For detail: cenlanow.com
Published Jan 22, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: tandfonline.com

Health impact of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: current and emerging evidence

Quitting is the only proven method to attenuate the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
For detail: tandfonline.com
Published Jan 22, 2023
[FCTC COPD Tobacco]

Source: substanceabusepolicy.biomedcentral.com

Tobacco harm reduction in Afghanistan: a recipe for improving smokers’ health

Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) offers a promising approach to addressing the significant burden of smoking in Afghanistan.
For detail: substanceabusepolicy.biomedcentral.com
Published Jan 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Tobacco harm reduction in Afghanistan: a recipe for improving smokers' health

Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) offers a promising approach to addressing the significant burden of smoking in Afghanistan.
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Jan 22, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: journalnow.com

Juul settlement boosts NC tobacco-prevention efforts in 2022-23, but what will happen going forward?

North Carolina moved to the middle of the pack during 2022 when it comes to dedicated state spending on tobacco prevention programs, courtesy of the precedent-setting $40 million settlement with electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs Inc.
For detail: journalnow.com
Published Jan 20, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Calls for Crackdown on Illicit Vapes

The Philippine Tobacco Industry (PTI) has called on the Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to crack down on illicit vapor products, reports The Manilla Times.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jan 20, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: scitechdaily.com

The FDA Failed

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often referred to as vapor, which is produced by an e-cigarette or similar device.
For detail: scitechdaily.com
Published Jan 19, 2023
[Nicotine]

Source: youtube.com

The Nicotine War (full documentary) | FRONTLINE

Video
For detail: youtube.com
Published Jan 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: sbs.com.au

Some say Australia risks losing the public health battle on vaping. Here's why

There are calls for flavoured nicotine vaping products to be banned and tougher packaging requirements introduced as Australia's medicines watchdog mulls regulation reform.
For detail: sbs.com.au
Published Jan 19, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: investing.com

Philip Morris International 'leading the shift over to the tobacco model of the future' - Jefferies

Philip Morris International 'leading the shift over to the tobacco model of the future' - Jefferies© Reuters Philip Morris International (PM) ' leading the shift over to the tobacco model of the future' - Jefferies.
For detail: investing.com
Published Jan 19, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: filtermag.org

“Next Time It Could Be You”—The McCarthyism in Tobacco Control

At the end of November, an extraordinary episode caused outrage: the expulsion of Karl Erik Lund from a conference on e-cigarettes held in France.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Jan 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: dailyrecord.co.uk

Experts explain why you should never give up vaping by going 'cold turkey'

LloydsPharmacy has shared their expert advice on how to kick the e-cigarette habit for good.
For detail: dailyrecord.co.uk
Published Jan 19, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: bbc.com

Illegal vapes are biggest threat on High Street, say Trading Standards

Shops selling illegal vapes and the sale of vaping products to children are the top threats on the UK's High Streets, according to Trading Standards officials.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Jan 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: westportjournal.com

Tobacco, e-cig sellers pass spot checks on photo ID carding

WESTPORT — Five local shops selling tobacco and electronic cigarettes were in compliance with photo identification rules when police and state officials made unannounced visits Wednesday, police said.
For detail: westportjournal.com
Published Jan 18, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vaporvoice.net

Bangladesh Vape Group Calls for Stakeholder Input

The Bangladesh Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Traders Association (BENDSTA) called on authorities to consult with all stakeholders before making any policy decisions on vaping at a press conference held in the capital city of Dhaka on Tuesday.
For detail: vaporvoice.net
Published Jan 18, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: tandfonline.com

Alternative Tobacco Use and Cigarette Smoking Transitions among College Students in Texas

Background: High prevalence of very light cigarette smoking and use of alternative tobacco products (ATPs; i.e.
For detail: tandfonline.com
Published Jan 18, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: scitechdaily.com

Researchers Uncover New Negative Effects of Vaping

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device.
For detail: scitechdaily.com
Published Jan 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: muscatdaily.com

Expats warned against selling chewing tobacco

Muscat – Expats have been warned against selling chewing tobacco and prohibited cigarettes in the markets.
For detail: muscatdaily.com
Published Jan 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: journalrecord.com

Spending on tobacco prevention, cessation found lacking

A new national report concludes that states aren’t spending enough on programs to discourage young people from starting tobacco or to help older tobacco users to quit.
For detail: journalrecord.com
Published Jan 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: greenfieldreporter.com

USE YOUR VOICE: Local students attend anti-tobacco rally at statehouse; recent G-C grad serves as keynote

The Statehouse was the site of an action day awareness surrounding on youth tobacco use. A group of 60 Hancock County students from all four schools attended the event.
For detail: greenfieldreporter.com
Published Jan 18, 2023
[WNTD Tobacco]

Source: euractiv.com

Italy to ban vaping indoors

New measures against tobacco will be introduced in Italy to address the prevention and fight against smoking.
For detail: euractiv.com
Published Jan 18, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: businesswire.com

Global Software Applications of Connected E-Cigarettes, Electrical Tobacco Heating Systems and Cannabis Vaporizers Market Overview 2010-2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Market Overview of Software Applications of Connected E-Cigarettes, Electrical Tobacco Heating Systems and Cannabis Vaporizers for 2010-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.
For detail: businesswire.com
Published Jan 18, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: 9news.com.au

Explainer: Why do doctors want to crack down on vaping laws?

Hundreds of kids under four exoised to toxic vape chemicals, new data finds Hundreds of kids under four exoised to toxic vape chemicals, new data findsNOW.
For detail: 9news.com.au
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Vaping Cessasion]

Source: youtube.com

Plant-based medicine to cease vaping habits

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For detail: youtube.com
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Mexico Tightens Tobacco Laws

The country has also prohibited the advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products, which means that cigarettes cannot be displayed inside shops.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thetimes.co.uk

Philip Morris sells stake in Covid vaccine maker Medicago

The sale by the world’s largest tobacco company of a shareholding in a pharmaceutical firm that developed a Covid vaccine has been welcomed by the World Health Organisation.
For detail: thetimes.co.uk
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: tbsnews.net

Vape ban proposal must be withdrawn to achieve smoking-free Bangladesh: association

The Bangladesh Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Traders Association (BENDSTA) called on authorities to consult with all stakeholders before making any policy decisions on vaping at a press conference held in the capital on Tuesday.
For detail: tbsnews.net
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: smh.com.au

Convenience store lobby’s push to sell vapes like tobacco gains steam

Vapes should be sold in shops from behind the counter under the same strict adults-only regulations as cigarettes, according to a submission from the country’s convenience stores, who argue it is the only way to counter a thriving black market in e-cigarettes. . . .
For detail: smh.com.au
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Heart Foundation calls for regulatory actions to better protect Australians from e-cigarettes

The Heart Foundation is calling for a range of much-needed regulatory actions to better protect Australians from the harmful effects of e-cigarettes.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news4jax.com

New product being tested may help people quit vaping

According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 5.6 million American adults vape – using an electronic device to inhale nicotine and flavored vapors.
For detail: news4jax.com
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: inspirahealthnetwork.org

FAQs: Vaping Among Youth

concept of choosing the type of cigarette, Close up of a smoker undecided about choosing the type of cigarette to smoke According to this year’s Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey, about 1 in 10 adolescents currently use electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or vape pens.
For detail: inspirahealthnetwork.org
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: grants.ca.gov

Tobacco-Use Prevention Education Program Tier 2 (2023-26) Grant

The purpose is to help local educational agencies develop and implement effective tobacco prevention and education programs for students in grades six through twelve: (1) reducing the prevalence of youth tobacco use and vaping.
For detail: grants.ca.gov
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: farmersweekly.co.za

Illicit trade deals SA tobacco industry another blow

South Africa’s largest tobacco manufacturer, British American Tobacco (BAT), has entered into a process of restructuring, because of an “explosion in illicit tobacco sales” following the ban on cigarette sales during the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in 2020.
For detail: farmersweekly.co.za
Published Jan 17, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: businesswire.com

$2 Billion Worldwide Nicotine Gum Industry to 2027 - Featuring Novartis, Perrigo, Pfizer and Takeda Pharmaceutical Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Nicotine Gum Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.
For detail: businesswire.com
Published Jan 17, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: abcactionnews.com

Vaping: Know the Truth - Youth Vaping Prevention & Resources to Quit

The youth e-cigarette epidemic remains a serious public health threat with over 2.5 million middle and high school students reporting current e-cigarette use, a higher number than in 2021.
For detail: abcactionnews.com
Published Jan 17, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: 2gb.com

Calls for bans on nicotine e-cigarettes

Vaping is becoming increasingly popular among young people, which is a major health concern.
For detail: 2gb.com
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: vivaglammagazine.com

Why You Should Choose Vaping Over Smoking

Vaping is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional smoking, and for good reason. In this blog post, we will discuss why vaping may be the better choice for those looking to drop the habit of smoking cigarettes.
For detail: vivaglammagazine.com
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: urbanmatter.com

Differences Between Heated Tobacco (HNB) and NEAFS

It is without a doubt that ‘traditional smoking’ brings a lot of health issues. It is to the point that the Philippine government forced the cigarette companies to print out warnings about the negative health effects of smoking on every cigarette pack that is within the country’s territory.
For detail: urbanmatter.com
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Indonesia to Support Tobacco Farmers

Indonesia will allocate 50 percent of its tobacco excise revenue sharing fund to support tobacco industry workers and farmers, reports Antara News, citing a Presidential Staff Office (KSP) statement.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Australia is ‘losing the public health battle’ against vaping, AMA says

Australia is “losing the public health battle” on vaping, the nation’s peak doctors’ body says, calling for nicotine vape products to only be available as a tool to quit smoking and then only as a last resort.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: prnewswire.com

E-Cigarette Sales Value To Surpass USD 38,631.1 Million by 2030, Globally, Says P&S Intelligence

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The e-cigarette market has captured $17,901.1 million revenue in 2022, and it is projected to generate $38,631.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: pakobserver.net

Protect young generation from tobacco harms

IN 2022 flood caused massive destruction in Pakistan. According to the official statistics, One million houses were flooded and millions of people are presently waiting for the government measures to rehabilitate them, but the government of Pakistan is not capable of completing the rehabilitation of these flood victims.
For detail: pakobserver.net
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news24.com

British American Tobacco to retrench even more SA workers as its cigarette sales fall 40%

South Africa's largest tobacco manufacturer, British American Tobacco SA (BATSA), says falling cigarette sales mean it may have to cut another 200 jobs at its local operations.
For detail: news24.com
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: news.com.au

35 countries with vaping laws and restrictions which could land you in jail

Vapers can be heavily fined or face jail in some holiday hot spots around the world, with one Asian country having some of the strictest laws.
For detail: news.com.au
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: mdpi.com

Biological Impact of the Ratio of E-Cigarette Liquid Base Constituents, Propylene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerin, on Primary Human Melanocytes

Department of Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5281, USA Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5215, USA.
For detail: mdpi.com
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: jurist.org

Mexico bans smoking in public and restricts tobacco promotion

The Mexican Government Sunday banned smoking in public and restricted the advertisement of tobacco products as the country’s new General Tobacco Law came into force.
For detail: jurist.org
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: healthnews.com

Are Your Teeth Rotting? Vaping Could Be the Culprit!

Vaping harms teeth and oral health in ways you may not be unaware of. Recent research confirms that aerosols produced through vaping coat the teeth surfaces and create a perfect breeding ground for bacteria.
For detail: healthnews.com
Published Jan 16, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: ama.com.au

Stronger, strictly enforced regulation needed on vaping

The Australian Medical Association has called for stronger, strictly enforced regulations on vaping, telling the federal government Australia is at risk of losing the public health battle on vaping if strong action isn’t taken.
For detail: ama.com.au
Published Jan 15, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: republicworld.com

Mexico's blanket ban on public smoking one of world's strictest anti-tobacco laws

Mexico has enforced a complete ban on smoking in public places Sunday, thus implementing one of the most stringent anti-tobacco laws in the world.
For detail: republicworld.com
Published Jan 15, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: ndtv.com

Mexico Strengthens Ban On Smoking In Public Places

Mexico is thought to have the most comprehensive and robust legal system, the outlet further said.
For detail: ndtv.com
Published Jan 15, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: medicaldialogues.in

Electronic nicotine delivery systems raise risk of poor oral health outcomes: JAMA

Recent research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has revealed that evolving tobacco use patterns, including increased use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), leads to an increased risk of gum diseases, bleeding after brushing or flossing, and loose teeth.
For detail: medicaldialogues.in
Published Jan 15, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: bbc.com

Mexico tightens ban on smoking in public places

Mexico has brought into force one of the world's strictest anti-tobacco laws by enacting a total ban on smoking in public places.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Jan 13, 2023
[Tobacco Control]

Source: vapingpost.com

Juul Settlement For Over 5,000 Lawsuits Believed to Total $1.7 Billion

The infamous vape manufacturer is said to have agreed to pay $1.7 billion to settle over 5,000 lawsuits by school districts, local governments and individuals, arguing that Juul has helped fuel an alleged teen vaping epidemic.
For detail: vapingpost.com
Published Jan 13, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: nlm.nih.gov

Health impact of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Current and emerging evidence

Introduction: Quitting is the only proven method to attenuate the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
For detail: nlm.nih.gov
Published Jan 13, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: irishtimes.com

Holding the tobacco industry to account

Sir, – Plans to hold the tobacco industry to account for the waste it causes are welcome (“Tobacco firms compelled to pay for street cleaning”, News, December 31st).
For detail: irishtimes.com
Published Jan 12, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: sustainabilitymag.com

The hidden environmental impact of vaping culture

Vaping seems to be everywhere, with vape shops popping up everywhere you look and studies suggesting that the practice has overtaken both drinking and smoking among young people.
For detail: sustainabilitymag.com
Published Jan 12, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: sarasotamagazine.com

Is Vaping Worse for Your Teeth Than Smoking?

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly I don’t know why she swallowed a fly—perhaps she’ll die! In order to get rid of the fly, the woman swallowed a spider that “wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her.
For detail: sarasotamagazine.com
Published Jan 12, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: filtermag.org

Johns Hopkins Call for Nicotine “Common Language” Falls Flat

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has just published a video, featuring Johanna Cohen, the Bloomberg professor of disease prevention and the director of the school’s Institute for Global Tobacco Control, calling for a “common language” in tobacco control.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Jan 12, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: euronews.com

Smoking in Europe: Which countries are the most and least addicted to tobacco and vaping?

Tobacco companies will now have to clean up cigarette butts from streets and beaches in Spain under a new environmental regulation.
For detail: euronews.com
Published Jan 11, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: yahoo.com

Tobacco-Free Kids Strongly Supports Gov. Hochul's Call to End Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products and Increase the Cigarette Tax in New York

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports Governor Kathy Hochul's proposals, made in her State of the State Address today, to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in New York and increase the state's cigarette tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack. Gov.
For detail: yahoo.com
Published Jan 11, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Youth associations urge PM, finance minister to increase taxes on tobacco products

According to the associations, the Parliament Standing Committee on Health submitted a pertinent and comprehensive report on cancer care plan and management in which it undertook a detailed study of the causes of cancer in India and noted with concern that in India, "the highest number of lives lost is due to oral cancer caused by tobacco, followed by cancer of the lungs, oesophagus, and stomach.
For detail: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: wane.com

Tobacco-Free Kids Strongly Supports Gov. Hochul's Call to End Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products and Increase the Cigarette Tax in New York

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports Governor Kathy Hochul's proposals, made in her State of the State Address today, to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in New York and increase the state's cigarette tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack. Gov.
For detail: wane.com
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: truthinitiative.org

Quitting vaping? Here are 5 tips for handling nicotine withdrawal

It’s one of the biggest challenges to quitting cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or any tobacco product: coping with cravings from nicotine withdrawal.
For detail: truthinitiative.org
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: troutman.com

Oral Nicotine Gains Traction as a Promising Alternative

Bryan Haynes, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Tobacco Practice Group, was quoted in the January 10, 2023 Convenience Store News article, “Oral Nicotine Gains Traction as a Promising Alternative.
For detail: troutman.com
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccofreekids.org

Tobacco-Free Kids Strongly Supports Gov. Hochul’s Call to End Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products and Increase the Cigarette Tax in New York

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposals, made in her State of the State Address today, to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in New York and increase the state’s cigarette tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack. Gov.
For detail: tobaccofreekids.org
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: times.co.nz

Measures to tackle youth vaping

Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall says youth vaping is becoming increasingly popular. File photo supplied The Labour Government is seeking feedback on measures to help reduce the number of young people vaping.
For detail: times.co.nz
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thelivenagpur.com

Sales and promotion of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems(ENDS) Vaping devises

The growing trend of vaping device advertising and sales is known as Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). One such device that is advertised commercially online through YouTube users is the ELFBAR.
For detail: thelivenagpur.com
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: theguardian.com

Vaping transformed me into a nicotine fiend. Quitting has been a year-long project

In the back of a rideshare, my fingers curled around a smooth cylinder that must have been left by a previous customer. Glancing sideways to make sure my husband wasn’t looking, I palmed the mascara-sized tube into my handbag.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: scoop.co.nz

Falling Youth Vaping Rates Prove Activists Wrong

“Alarm bells about a United States’ youth vaping epidemic have now been proven to be false,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates).
For detail: scoop.co.nz
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: prnewswire.com

Tobacco-Free Kids Strongly Supports Gov. Hochul's Call to End Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products and Increase the Cigarette Tax in New York

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids strongly supports Governor Kathy Hochul's proposals, made in her State of the State Address today, to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in New York and increase the state's cigarette tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack. Gov.
For detail: prnewswire.com
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: nonpareilonline.com

What happens to your body when you quit smoking

Giving up cigarettes can be excruciating, with cravings and withdrawal symptoms lingering for weeks, especially if you aren’t strongly motivated.
For detail: nonpareilonline.com
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: hopestandard.com

Feds must enforce vaping penalties to protect kids: advocates

People keep warm in their winter coats as they vape outside Parliament Hill’s West Block as snow falls in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.
For detail: hopestandard.com
Published Jan 10, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: csnews.com

Oral Nicotine Gains Traction as a Promising Alternative

NATIONAL REPORT — Talking to tobacco industry experts about the modern backbar, one category in particular is consistently cited as a bright beacon.
For detail: csnews.com
Published Jan 09, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: weill.cornell.edu

In Brief: Smoking is Associated with Lower Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Cigarette smoking is associated with worse cognitive performance among people 60 years and older, and that association is broadly the same whether or not individuals have hypertension or diabetes, according to a study from investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.
For detail: weill.cornell.edu
Published Jan 09, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: treehugger.com

Tobacco Companies to Pay for Cigarette Butt Pollution in Spain

For many people, the first signs of spring are the sounds of birds and the budding of trees. Where I live in Toronto, the most prominent sign of spring is the sight of cigarette butts in the thawing snowbanks.
For detail: treehugger.com
Published Jan 09, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: sunlive.co.nz

Proposals must not hit smokers desperate to quit

CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates) executive coordinator Nancy Loucas. Photo: Supplied.
For detail: sunlive.co.nz
Published Jan 09, 2023
[COPD Cigarette]

Source: phillyvoice.com

Vaping: a looming health threat to America’s youth

Since e-cigarettes became available in the U.S. about 15 years ago, the use of vaping products among young people has increased dramatically.
For detail: phillyvoice.com
Published Jan 09, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: medicalxpress.com

Coping with nicotine withdrawal symptoms

Giving up nicotine can be a brutal experience that can include everything from physical symptoms, such as headache and nausea, to mood issues, including irritability, anxiety and depression.
For detail: medicalxpress.com
Published Jan 09, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: lbc.co.uk

End of the cigarette? Labour unveil plan to wipe out smoking by 2030 by banning sale of tobacco

Labour says it will consider a complete ban if it wins the next general election. Picture: Alamy The sale of cigarettes could be phased out if Labour win the next general election, in a bid to improve public health and ease pressure on the NHS.
For detail: lbc.co.uk
Published Jan 08, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: rnz.co.nz

Could the youth vaping crackdown hurt adults trying to quit?

Health advocates are relieved the government has admitted youth vaping is a problem. The government is asking for feedback on proposed measures to crack down on the number of young people vaping.
For detail: rnz.co.nz
Published Jan 08, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ndtv.com

Spain To Make Tobacco Companies Pay For Cleaning Up Cigarette Butts

Cigarette manufacturers will also be required to remind and educate consumers not to throw away butts in public areas.
For detail: ndtv.com
Published Jan 08, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: ctvnews.ca

Feds must enforce vaping penalties to protect kids: advocates

Daryl Cura demonstrates an e-cigarette at Vape store in Chicago on April 23, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nam Y. Huh Daryl Cura demonstrates an e-cigarette at Vape store in Chicago on April 23, 2014.
For detail: ctvnews.ca
Published Jan 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: cbc.ca

Tobacco companies now have to pay to clean up cigarette butts in Spain. Some want Canada to go further

Last year, Spain banned smoking on hundreds of beaches in an effort to curb litter. Now tobacco companies will have to pay to help with the cost of cleaning up cigarette butts.
For detail: cbc.ca
Published Jan 07, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: bbc.com

Spain tobacco firms to pay to clean up cigarette butts

Tobacco companies will now be charged to clean up cigarette butts off the streets and beaches of Spain, according to new environmental regulations.
For detail: bbc.com
Published Jan 07, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: academic.oup.com

Respiratory Exposure to Thirdhand Cigarette Smoke Increases Concentrations of Urinary Metabolites of Nicotine

The aims of this study were to characterize particle size in a thirdhand smoke aerosol and measure the effects of controlled inhalational exposure to thirdhand smoke on biomarkers of tobacco smoke exposure, inflammation and oxidative stress in human subjects Secondhand cigarette smoke changes physically and chemically after release into the environment.
For detail: academic.oup.com
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: wigantoday.net

Fewer people in Wigan are smoking as rising number turn to e-cigarettes

Office for National Statistics figures recorded the lowest proportion of smokers in the UK to date, with e-cigarettes playing a "major role" in the decline.
For detail: wigantoday.net
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: toledoblade.com

DeWine calls for statewide ban on flavored nicotine products

COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday called for a statewide ban on the sale of flavored nicotine products as he vetoed a bill that would have barred local governments from doing one on their own.
For detail: toledoblade.com
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: timesandstar.co.uk

NCIC Trust urges smokers in Cumbria to quit in the new year

As the New Year is now here, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging smokers to make a resolution worth keeping – quit smoking.
For detail: timesandstar.co.uk
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: thehealthy.com

12 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Vaping

Evidence is stacking up that vaping, once thought to be less harmful than smoking cigarettes, causes lung damage—and can be deadly.
For detail: thehealthy.com
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: springfieldnewssun.com

Ohio governor vetoes flavored tobacco bill, calls for statewide ban

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a news conference as Dr. Sara Bode of Nationwide Children's Hospital stands behind him after he vetoed legislation that would have blocked cities like Columbus from banning the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored vapes, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
For detail: springfieldnewssun.com
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: propakistani.pk

New Zealand Imposes Ban on Generation Smoking

About half a dozen countries around the world are exploring ways to discourage cigarette smoking among younger generations.
For detail: propakistani.pk
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: metro.co.uk

Vaping landed me in front of a doctor with heart palpitations

After several months of my heart racing, I finally decided to consult a doctor. It wasn’t exactly my decision, but that of a colleague who watched me clutch my chest at work and told me kindly, but firmly, to stop being a d**k and speak to my GP.
For detail: metro.co.uk
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: medicalxpress.com

Herbal cigarettes: are they really any healthier?

Herbal cigarettes: They carry a certain "coolness factor" and sound like they might be a healthier alternative to tobacco, but are they really safer to smoke? Not really, experts say.
For detail: medicalxpress.com
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: kolotv.com

Tobacco retailers now required to use new age verification software

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Tobacco retailers in the state of Nevada are now required to use scanning technology or an automated software-based system to verify age on anyone under the age of 40 before making sales of tobacco products.
For detail: kolotv.com
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: journalnow.com

FDA updates potential tobacco regulatory timelines

The timeline for a federal ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes has moved forward, but analysts continue to caution it could be a decade or more — if ever — before smokers are affected.
For detail: journalnow.com
Published Jan 06, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: indianexpress.com

What is the link between diabetes and smoking? Experts decode

"A smoker must understand chemicals in cigarettes are harmful to the cells and it can make them susceptible to type-2 diabetes.
For detail: indianexpress.com
Published Jan 06, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: dailymail.co.uk

Vaping crackdown looms as calls grow to ban ALL e-cigarettes after a surge in Aussies busted for selling illegal vapes

Health officials are demanding a crackdown on vaping with stricter laws and stiffer penalties after a surge in illegal vape importers, vendors and advertisers Australians busted for flogging the outlawed nicotine vapes have been fined more than $730,000 in the last 13 months, up $110,000 from the previous year.
For detail: dailymail.co.uk
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: yourvalley.net

Quitting Might Be the Best Gift to Give Yourself This Year

(BPT) - The best time to quit using any form of tobacco is always now. Keep these three things in mind as you start your quit journey with the New Year.
For detail: yourvalley.net
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: wkrg.com

Okaloosa Island and Destin could soon ban smoking, vaping on beaches

DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — The Okaloosa County government staff is looking to ban smoking at public parks and beaches.
For detail: wkrg.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: truthinitiative.org

High-nicotine e-cigarettes dominate the market, with sales increasing 15-fold in five years

Sales of e-cigarettes with the highest levels of nicotine (5% or greater nicotine strength) have grown drastically in the past five years, increasing from 5% of total e-cigarette sales in 2017 to 81% in 2022, a nearly 15-fold increase.
For detail: truthinitiative.org
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: tristatehomepage.com

Are e-cigarettes a safe way to quit smoking?


For detail: tristatehomepage.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: tobaccofreekids.org

In Victory for Kids, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Vetoes Legislation Preempting Local Efforts to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. – By vetoing legislation to preempt local efforts to end the sale of flavored tobacco products, Governor Mike DeWine has taken bold action to protect kids from tobacco addiction, save lives and advance health equity.
For detail: tobaccofreekids.org
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: thehill.com

Biden’s expected nicotine rule brings failed 1920s Prohibition to 2023

The Biden administration has announced a plan to publish a proposed rule in May 2023 that could eliminate nearly 98 percent of the nicotine found in cigarettes, but critics warn that prohibition doesn’t work as well as harm-reduction tactics in changing people’s habits.
For detail: thehill.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: thecentersquare.com

DeWine vetoes bill that would have stopped flavored tobacco ban

(The Center Square) – Columbus’ ban on flavored tobacco products got new life Thursday morning after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would have stopped communities from creating their own regulations.
For detail: thecentersquare.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[PHW Tobacco]

Source: tbsnews.net

Tobacco eradication emphasised to save lives

To save 441 lives every day, the country needs to work not only on tobacco control, but also on its eradication, speakers told a seminar on Thursday (5 January).
For detail: tbsnews.net
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: scoop.co.nz

Proposals Must Not Hit Smokers Desperate To Quit

“Kiwis need to have their say on the Government’s proposed measures aimed at youth vaping, with submissions closing on 15 March,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates).
For detail: scoop.co.nz
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: sciotopost.com

Dewine Vetos Flavored Tobacco Bill, Raises Support for Communities to Regulate

OHIO – Governor Dewine held a press conference today when striking down a bill with his veto powers that would help keep tobacco out of children’s hands.
For detail: sciotopost.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: news9live.com

Smoking side effects: Overuse can lead to skin damage and pigmentation

Many people are addicted to smoking these days. People of nearly all age groups are prone to this addiction which leads to a number of health complications and diseases, including cancer, lung disease and stroke.
For detail: news9live.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: messengernews.net

Check shows stores complying with tobacco sale laws

Law enforcement officers aided by some youthful partners spent part of Tuesday trying to find out if local businesses are upholding the law against selling tobacco products to people under the age of 21.
For detail: messengernews.net
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: manilatimes.net

Study: E-cigarettes more effective in putting an end to smoking

The Philippine E-Cigarette Industry Association supports vaping as a smoking-cessation tool for adult smokers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO VAPING or the use of e-cigarettes has been proven to be more effective in helping people drop their smoking habit, compared to merely using patches and gums, based on a study published by Cochrane, an international nonprofit organization.
For detail: manilatimes.net
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: liherald.com

Quitting Might Be the Best Gift to Give Yourself This Year

(BPT) - The best time to quit using any form of tobacco is always now. Keep these three things in mind as you start your quit journey with the New Year.
For detail: liherald.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: joghr.org

Tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship (TAPS) in Ethiopia: a scoping review and narrative synthesis

Tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship (TAPS) has been shown to increase tobacco use in both adults and young people.
For detail: joghr.org
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: gtgazette.com

Ban now in effect on flavored tobacco

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program team is reminding local retailers about a California law that went into effect Dec. 21, prohibiting the sale of most flavored tobacco products.
For detail: gtgazette.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: greenerideal.com

Vaping: Liquid Nicotine Can Kill the Environment

Why does vaping harm the environment, and how can liquid nicotine be dangerous? Know the answers below.
For detail: greenerideal.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: filtermag.org

FDA Leaders’ Smoking Cessation “Care Package” Article Draws Fire

At the end of December, Robert Califf, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Brian King, the director of the agency’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), published an op-ed outlining a new framework to maximize smoking cessation.
For detail: filtermag.org
Published Jan 05, 2023
[FCTC Tobacco]

Source: dcjournal.com

Tobacco Harm Reduction Is a Universal Human Right

On December 10, 1948, the U.N. General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), declaring the month Universal Human Rights month.
For detail: dcjournal.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Paper Tobacco]

Source: cureus.com

Assessment of Oral Lesions With Tobacco Usage: A Cross-Sectional Clinicopathological Study in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India

Tobacco usage in the form of smoking or chewing has increased the risk of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and oral cancer.
For detail: cureus.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: csnews.com

Reduced Risk Tobacco Products Hold Big Promise

NATIONAL REPORT — Confusion, caution, holding pattern, promise — this is what currently circles the tobacco and nicotine category.
For detail: csnews.com
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: 1news.co.nz

Government planning youth vaping crackdown

Restricting vape store locations, flavours and strength are all on the table. (Source: 1News) The Government is proposing a further suite of vaping restrictions in a bid to stop young people starting the habit.
For detail: 1news.co.nz
Published Jan 05, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: 10tv.com

DeWine vetoes bill banning cities from prohibiting flavored tobacco product sales

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Governor Mike DeWine on Thursday announced he vetoed a bill that would have banned municipalities from enacting tobacco laws stricter than current state laws.
For detail: 10tv.com
Published Jan 04, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: winknews.com

New drug being tested may help people quit vaping

Much like smoking cigarettes, for some, vaping may become a habit that is tough to quit. But a new product being tested may be able to help people who get hooked.
For detail: winknews.com
Published Jan 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: spectrum.ieee.org

Strange Respiratory Disease Linked to E-Cigs and Vaping

Update: On 6 September, the U.S. CDC said it is now investigating 450 total possible cases of respiratory illness associated with e-cigarette use.
For detail: spectrum.ieee.org
Published Jan 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: reason.com

A Medical Journal Retracts a 2022 Study That Linked Vaping to Cancer

The obvious problems with the article reflect a broader pattern that suggests a peer review bias against e-cigarettes.
For detail: reason.com
Published Jan 04, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: psychiatrictimes.com

Caffeine Intake and Levels in Smokers With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Smoking and drinking (caffeine): Researchers analyzed caffeine intake and levels in smokers with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
For detail: psychiatrictimes.com
Published Jan 04, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: nonpareilonline.com

Smoking in Middle Age Linked to Subjective Cognitive Decline

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For middle-aged and older adults, smoking is associated with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), according to a study published online Nov. 9 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
For detail: nonpareilonline.com
Published Jan 04, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: news-medical.net

Experts seek to understand risks associated with vaping and e-cigarettes

E-cigarette or vaping product use–associated lung injury (EVALI) is a severe pulmonary illness caused by using e-cigarettes or vaping products.
For detail: news-medical.net
Published Jan 04, 2023
[TCC Cigarette]

Source: nature.com

E-liquid exposure induces bladder cancer cells to release extracellular vesicles that promote non-malignant urothelial cell transformation

The vaping of electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes) has recently emerged as a popular alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, but its association with bladder cancer (BC) risk remains to be established.
For detail: nature.com
Published Jan 04, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: medicalxpress.com

What are quit-smoking programs and how can they help you?

Sometimes it really does "take a village" to help you meet life's challenges, and quitting smoking can be one of the toughest challenges out there.
For detail: medicalxpress.com
Published Jan 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: euronews.com

Tobacco companies must pay for clean up of discarded cigarettes in Spain

Spain has also banned single-use plastic cutlery and plates. - Copyright Andres Siimon Spain has ruled that tobacco companies will have to pay to clean up cigarette butts.
For detail: euronews.com
Published Jan 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: eurekalert.org

UNC researchers tackle the e-cigarette or vaping product use–associated lung injury (EVALI) epidemic

Meghan Rebuli, PhD, an assistant professor of pediatrics in the UNC School of Medicine and member of the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma, and Lung Biology, shares new findings and recommendations from an expert-led workshop.
For detail: eurekalert.org
Published Jan 04, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: blogs.bcm.edu

Baylor Medicine experts can help you quit smoking this year

Lose weight. Eat healthier. Quit tobacco. These are just some New Year’s resolutions that you may have set for 2023.
For detail: blogs.bcm.edu
Published Jan 04, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: ajmc.com

e-Cigarette Use Higher Among US-Born Hispanic and Latino Young Males With Higher Education

A Hispanic community health study is the first of its kind to evaluate the prevalence and determinants of e-cigarette use among Hispanic and Latino populations living in the United States.
For detail: ajmc.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: usnews.com

What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking

TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Giving up cigarettes can be excruciating, with cravings and withdrawal symptoms lingering for weeks, especially if you aren’t strongly motivated.
For detail: usnews.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: uptodate.com

Pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation in adults

INTRODUCTION — Smoking cessation is associated with clear health benefits. Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States and worldwide.
For detail: uptodate.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[E-Cigarette]

Source: tobaccoreporter.com

Cambodia Burns E-Cigarettes

Cambodia’s Consumer Protection and Fraud Repression General Department of Ministry of Commerce, in cooperation with the National Authority for Combating Drugs, burned 288 boxes of UOLO e-cigarettes, equivalent to 7,200 packs, at a landfill in Phnom Penh’s Dangkor district, reports the Khmer Times.
For detail: tobaccoreporter.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: theguardian.com

Tobacco companies to be billed for cleaning up cigarette butts in Spain

Ruling is part of a package of measures designed to reduce waste and increase recycling Cigarette butts outside a pub in Ronda, Spain.
For detail: theguardian.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: pkbnews.in

Cigarette smoking also damages your skin, increasing the risk of pigmentation

Side Effects of Smoking: No matter how much people know about the side effects of smoking, they still cannot stay away from it.
For detail: pkbnews.in
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: news.unchealthcare.org

UNC Researchers Tackle the E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use–associated Lung Injury (EVALI) Epidemic

Meghan Rebuli, PhD, an assistant professor of pediatrics in the UNC School of Medicine and member of the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma, and Lung Biology, shares new findings and recommendations from an expert-led workshop.
For detail: news.unchealthcare.org
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: moffitt.org

Quitting Smoking? 3 Tips to Beat Your Urges

Is quitting smoking your New Year’s resolution? Have you already thrown out your last pack, or are you planning to do that tomorrow? Whether you’re a few days into being smoke-free or are preparing mentally to quit, you are already on the right track.
For detail: moffitt.org
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: kplctv.com

Health Headlines: New medicine could help kick vaping and nicotine addiction

BOSTON, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 5.6 million American adults vape, using an electronic device to inhale nicotine and flavored vapors.
For detail: kplctv.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: journalrecord.com

Bisbee: Tobacco use on decline in Oklahoma

The new year is a time of renewal and reflection, a time to assess where we are and where we are going. Declining smoking rates in Oklahoma give reason to celebrate, yet we will need to do more if we want to continue to improve our health ranking in the nation.
For detail: journalrecord.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: irishexaminer.com

HSE launches quit smoking campaign amid concerns over stalled rates of reduction

HSE launches quit smoking campaign amid concerns over stalled rates of reduction Martina Blake and Philip Crowley at the launch of the new HSE quit smoking campaign for 2023.
For detail: irishexaminer.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: gulftoday.ae

Court fines employer for slapping female worker for smoking e-cigarette in office in Dubai

The Dubai Court of Misdemeanor fined an investor and his brother Dhs5,000 for beating up a female employee, Arab, because of allegedly smoking electronic cigarette at the workplace.
For detail: gulftoday.ae
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: floridapolitics.com

Butt out: Miami Beach stubs tobacco products at beaches, parks

Beach bums and parkgoers in Miami Beach can still show off their cabooses in revealing swimwear, but other butts — the ones attached to cigarettes — are no longer welcome.
For detail: floridapolitics.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: english.news.cn

Sri Lanka increases duty on tobacco, alcohol by 20 pct

COLOMBO, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan government increased the excise duty imposed on alcohol and cigarettes by 20 percent, said an official here on Tuesday.
For detail: english.news.cn
Published Jan 03, 2023
[WNTD Cigarette]

Source: downtoearth.org.in

Here are some ways to arrest cigarette butt pollution

Initiatives like product redesign, extended producer responsibility, fines, penalties and promoting non-profits for awareness programmes and recycling shall be helpful to curb the issue Cigarette butts contain heavy metals and thermoplastics that take years to decompose.
For detail: downtoearth.org.in
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: detroitnews.com

For first time, nicotine vaping most-used substance among 8th and 10th graders

Nicotine vaping became the most common type of substance use among young people, according to a long-term national study headed by University of Michigan researchers.
For detail: detroitnews.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: cstoredecisions.com

What Is the Difference Between Snus and Spitless Tobacco?

What’s the difference between snus and spitless tobacco? It is important for convenience store employees to know the answers to questions such as this one because customers are asking them, and retailer expertise inspires confidence and return business.
For detail: cstoredecisions.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: csnews.com

Tackling Tobacco: December 2022 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup

NATIONAL REPORT — Tobacco legislation and regulation is constantly under review at the local, state and federal levels.
For detail: csnews.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: consumer.healthday.com

Why Are Cigarettes So Addictive?

TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Lots of people swear they're going to give up cigarettes for good. Maybe it's a New Year's resolution or just a desire to get healthier, stop spending so much money or have better breath.
For detail: consumer.healthday.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: benzinga.com

Vaping Nicotine Most Common Substance Use Among Teens, Surpassing Cannabis & Booze

Vaping nicotine has become the most common type of substance use among young people, according to a long-term national study headed by University of Michigan researchers and reported by the Detroit News.
For detail: benzinga.com
Published Jan 03, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: bangordailynews.com

Rural lawmakers challenge new push to ban flavored tobacco in Maine

Menthol cigarettes and other tobacco products are displayed at a store in San Francisco on May 17, 2018. Credit: Jeff Chiu / AP A bill that would ban flavored tobacco products in Maine has momentum after bans in four large communities, but a skeptical group of rural lawmakers may stand in the way of passage.
For detail: bangordailynews.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: theleader.info

Popularity of electronic cigarette increases among 14 and 18 year olds

Almost five out of ten adolescents in the Region of Murcia, between the ages of 14 and 18, admit to having tried an electronic cigarette.
For detail: theleader.info
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: style.yahoo.com

Quitting smoking: What happens to your body when you stop smoking cigarettes?

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
For detail: style.yahoo.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: rte.ie

Tobacco companies to partly pay for clean-up of cigarette waste

New government legislation which comes into force on Thursday means tobacco companies will now have to pay for part of the clean-up costs resulting from cigarette-related waste.
For detail: rte.ie
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Smoking COPD]

Source: newsable.asianetnews.com

Quit Smoking NOW: In 2023 use these tips to avoid nicotine and be healthy

Every year, about seven million people die as a result of smoking. So, starting in 2023, these are the options for quitting smoking.
For detail: newsable.asianetnews.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: news10.com

Wilton woman overcomes 27 years of smoking

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Turning 40 was a milestone for Kate D., as it marked the start of a tobacco-free journey.
For detail: news10.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: local10.com

Miami Beach police officers may now arrest repeat cigarette smokers on the beach

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – The new year started in Miami Beach with a ban on cigarette smoking on the beach and at public parks after most city commissioners voted in support of it.
For detail: local10.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: livemint.com

Hike in tobacco taxation will help achieve PM Modi's $5 trillion vision: Experts

The economists strongly suggested that increasing inflation, which has put the country's budget under pressure, and urgent need of fresh cash can be met by levying taxes on demerit products like tobacco.
For detail: livemint.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: kvia.com

The risks of E-cigarettes for today’s youth

EL PASO, Texas - The FDA and CDC released federal data from the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
For detail: kvia.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: khmertimeskh.com

Cambodia burns nearly 300 boxes of e-cigarettes

The Consumer Protection and Fraud Repression Directorate-General of Ministry of Commerce checking the e-cigarettes before burning.
For detail: khmertimeskh.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: guampdn.com

If you want to quit tobacco in 2023, a free Public Health program can help

If your New Year’s resolution is to stop using tobacco but you aren’t sure how to start, a free program for all Guam residents through the Department of Public Health and Social Services can help you quit.
For detail: guampdn.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Smoking]

Source: curetoday.com

Smoking May Double Risk for Recurrence in Some Patients With Bladder Cancer

Patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer who currently smoke or previously smoked should consider quitting to possibly improve health outcomes in survivorship, according to an expert.
For detail: curetoday.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: cnet.com

8 Tips to Quit Vaping This Year

Vaping, or consuming e-cigarette smoke, was meant to be a less harmful option for adults who want to quit cigarettes.
For detail: cnet.com
Published Jan 02, 2023
[Tobacco]

Source: centraljersey.com

Pandemic fuels increase in tobacco use in youths

From 2005 to 2020, adult cigarette smoking rates fell from around 20% to 12%, and youth cigarette smoking rates similarly declined.
For detail: centraljersey.com
Published Jan 01, 2023
[Vaping]

Source: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Major supermarket bans sale of popular vaping products

Waitrose has halted sales of single-use vaping products, which have soared in popularity over the past year. The supermarket chain said it cannot justify selling them, given their impact on the environment and "health of young people".
For detail: liverpoolecho.co.uk
Published Jan 01, 2023
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Source: easterneye.biz

Raise legal age to buy tobacco to prevent million cancer cases, says UK charity

England cannot become smoke-free until 2039 as the progress in getting people to quit cigarettes has “slowed”, an anti-cancer charity has said.
For detail: easterneye.biz
Published Jan 01, 2023
[Cigarette]

Source: academic.oup.com

The Ethics of Tobacco Harm Reduction: An Analysis of E-Cigarette Availability From the Perspectives of Utilitarianism, Bioethics, and Public Health Ethics

Much evidence suggests e-cigarettes are substantially less harmful than combustible cigarettes. Assuming this is true, we analyze the ethical case for a policy of e-cigarette availability (ECA) as a tobacco harm reduction strategy.
For detail: academic.oup.com