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Public-health research and findings that materially affect adult users.
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The European Union is entering a potentially decisive period for tobacco harm reduction. With its latest tobacco consultation now closed, Brussels must decide whether future regulation will recognise the very different risks posed by cigarettes, vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches—or increasingly treat them as variations of the same problem. The European Commission launched […]
The way health authorities communicate about vaping can influence whether smokers understand, reject or embrace safer alternatives. As evidence supporting vaping as a smoking-cessation tool continues to strengthen, researchers are increasingly recognising that consumer perceptions and experiences are themselves important public-health outcomes. This is where consumer-reported outcome measures (CROMs) can add valuable insight. As discussed […]
A growing body of scientific evidence is prompting healthcare professionals to reconsider how they discuss smoking cessation with adult patients. A new Special Communication published in JAMA by an expert panel convened by the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) argues that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes should be included in conversations about quitting smoking alongside […]
Peer-reviewed study (journal article) in Medicine (Baltimore) by Ma H, Huang Z, Cui Y et al.. Abstract available.
Peer-reviewed study (journal article) in Tob Induc Dis by Piotrowski A, Chand R, Freeman B et al.. Abstract available.
Peer-reviewed study (journal article) in Odontology by Atik E, Şanlı B, Erdogan MA et al.. Abstract available.
Maryland Survey Shows Decline in Teen Vaping, Cannabis Use and Mental Health Struggles The MoCo Show -
A new narrative review published in Cureus examined evidence on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and oral nicotine products. In line with previous studies, it concluded that exclusive use of smoke-free alternatives generally produces much lower exposure to chemicals implicated in cardiovascular disease than combustible smoking. The findings reinforce a central principle of tobacco harm reduction: […]
Peer-reviewed study (journal article) in Toxicol Rep by Tajai P, Sawatdikun S, Srisopa T et al.. Abstract available.
Major review finds vaping likely causes lung and oral cancer ScienceDaily
UC San Diego Study Links Flavored Tobacco Bans to Lower Youth Vaping in California UC San Diego Today