Effect of unguided e-cigarette provision on uptake, use, and smoking cessation among adults who smoke in the USA: a naturalistic, randomised, controlled clinical trial
Full Text Background As summarised in the most recent Cochrane review, the few clinical trials on e-cigarettes are largely focused on smoking cessation. We aimed to determine the naturalistic uptake, use, and impact of e-cigarettes among adults who may or may not want to stop smoking. Methods In this naturalistic, randomised, controlled clinical trial, adult […]
Sunak proposes raising smoking age every year to create ‘smoke-free’ generation
Rishi Sunak has proposed raising the smoking age every year in a move welcomed by health charities but criticised by those in the tobacco industry. Rishi Sunak has pledged to raise the legal age for buying cigarettes in England by one year every year in a crackdown on smoking. The prime minister said the proposed […]
E-Cigarette–Associated Cases Reported to Poison Centers
Notes from the Field: E-Cigarette–Associated Cases Reported to Poison Centers — United States, April 1, 2022–March 31, 2023 Full PDF Article PDF Nicole A. Tashakkori, MPH1; Brian L. Rostron, PhD1; Carol H. Christensen, PhD1; Karen A. Cullen, PhD1 (VIEW AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS) E-cigarette–associated cases reported to U.S. poison centers have fluctuated during the past decade, increasing during 2010–2014, […]
FDA rejects two menthol Vuse e-cigarette products
CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders for two menthol e-cigarette products marketed by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. The agency said Tuesday that Vuse Vibe Tank Menthol 3.0% and the Vuse Ciro Cartridge Menthol 1.5% should not be marketed or distributed. “The applications for these products did not present sufficient scientific evidence to show […]
Retailers Warned to Stop Selling Illegal E-Cigarettes Resembling Youth-Appealing Characters, School Supplies, Toys, and Drinks
Retailers Given 15 Working Days to Respond with Corrective Action or Risk Enforcement On August 23, 2023, FDA issued warning letters to 15 online retailers for selling and/or distributing unauthorized e-cigarette products packaged to look like youth-appealing characters, school supplies, toys, and drinks. Since the appearance of these illegal products can be deceiving, the agency is also […]
Effectiveness of social video platforms in promoting smoking cessation among youth: A content-specific analysis of smoking cessation topic videos on the social platform Bilibili
ABSTRACT Introduction:Smoking cessation is a significant public health issue for young people. Social media provide the public with health knowledge through various types of videos. Bilibili is a trendy social video platform among the young population in China, and the number of smoking cessation videos on this platform is continuously increasing. Different content creators advocating […]
POPCORN LUNG: Reflect on implications of vaping
THE prevalence of vaping among teenagers in Malaysia rose from 9.8 per cent in 2017 to 14.9 per cent in 2022. So it’s crucial to address the safety of vape products. Often misled by the fruity flavours promoted by vape products, many are unaware that these liquids commonly contain chemicals such as nicotine, propylene glycol […]
Prospective study of e-cigarette use and respiratory symptoms in adolescents and young adults
Download Full PDF Abstract Rationale Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) aerosol contains volatile aldehydes, including flavourings and oxidant metals with known pulmonary toxicity. Objectives To evaluate the associations of e-cigarette use with symptoms of wheeze, bronchitic symptoms and shortness of breath (SOB) across 4 years of prospective data. Methods Participants completed questionnaires on respiratory symptoms and past 30-day e-cigarette, cigarette and […]
Reduced grey matter in frontal lobes linked to teenage smoking and nicotine addiction – study
Findings may demonstrate a brain and behavioral basis for how nicotine addiction is initiated and then takes hold in early life, say scientists. “Smoking is perhaps the most common addictive behaviour in the world, and a leading cause of adult mortality“ Trevor Robbins Levels of grey matter in two parts of the brain may be […]
Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad: Merasmi RTD (14 Ogos 2023)
Merasmi RTD, 14-16 Ogos, input Pakar-Pakar 11 IPTA/S, Pusat Racun Negara & Natl Cancer Society Msia) bersama-sama KKM & AGC untuk: Muktamadkan Laporan Pakar, supaya RUU Kawalan Tembakau 2023 & GEG digubal dgn Paradigma ‘Non-Punitif bahkan Protective-Preventive’ ke atas Generasi GEG.
