Tobacco Control

Changes in combustible cigarette and electronic nicotine delivery system use among people with and without schizophrenia spectrum disorders in the USA (2016–2023)

Background Changes in population estimates for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) have not been investigated in ...
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Mapping loopholes in the current regulation of tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship in Europe: a scoping review

Objective To review and synthesise European evidence identifying loopholes in ‘Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship ...
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Tobacco industry’s political contributions in conflict with WHO FCTC Article 5.3 Guidelines: an analysis of publicly available documents from India

Background Tobacco industry tactics that have proven effective in the past, such as using corporate social responsibility initiatives to curry favour with policymakers, have been examined in India.
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Examining the impact of e-cigarette advertisement exposure with fruit flavour features among US young adults of varying tobacco-use statuses

Introduction Little is known about the impact of viewing commercial e-cigarette advertisements (ads) with varying fruit flavour features among young adults. Methods US young adult (18–30 years) ...
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Where there’s smoke (less), there’s fire: viral oral nicotine pouch content on TikTok and market growth

Objectives The emergence of viral memes about oral nicotine products (ONPs) on TikTok is concerning, as popular content on a youth-centred platform may motivate youth use. We investigate when the ...
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The effect of excise tax increases on cigarette prices in South Africa

Correspondence to Professor Corne van Walbeek, School of Economics Building, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7701, South Africa; cwalbeek{at}gmail.com Introduction The effectiveness of excise tax ...
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Plain tobacco packaging: progress, challenges, learning and opportunities

The aim of this paper is to overview progress made with respect to the adoption of plain (or standardised) packaging, key challenges faced, evaluative evidence and opportunities for extending this ...
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Use of nicotine replacement therapy and the risk of acute myocardial infarction, stroke, and death

Objective: To determine whether nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is associated with an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke, or death. Design: Self control case series ...
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Failed promises of the cigarette industry and its effect on consumer misperceptions about the health risks of smoking

Department of Cancer Prevention, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, New York 14263, USA Correspondence to: Michael Cummings, PhD, MPH, ...
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See you in court: obstacles to enforcing the ban on electronic cigarette flavours and marketing in Finland

The aim of Finnish tobacco policy is to end the use of tobacco and other nicotine-containing products by 2030. Towards that end, the regulation of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in Finland is ...
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Tobacco control in Europe: progress and key challenges

We discuss progress made with respect to reducing the burden of disease caused by tobacco use within the WHO European Region and outline major issues and challenges regarding ongoing implementation of ...