Source: World Health Organizaton The guidelines for the implementation of Article 14 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) recognize that offering quit lines is a population-level approach towards helping tobacco users quit. World Health Organization also recommends that...

Presenter: Dr. Peter Selby Learning Objectives -Reflect on the conflicting evidence on smoking and vaping on COVID-19 -Discuss the psychological impacts of physical distancing and its effect on tobacco use disorder -Reflect on ideas on virtual care for smoking cessation

Source: Ramachandran S, Bentley S, Casey E, et al. Prevalence of and factors associated with violations of a campus smoke-free policy: a cross-sectional survey of undergraduate students on a university campus in the USA. BMJ Open 2020;10:e030504. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030504 Abstract Objective...

Source: Yousuf H, Hofstra M, Tijssen J, et al. Estimated Worldwide Mortality Attributed to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure, 1990-2016. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(3):e201177. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.1177 Key Points Question How many individuals who smoke are associated with the death of 1...

Source: Akhtar WZ, Mundt MP, Koepke R, et al. Prevalence of Tobacco Use Among Rural-Dwelling Individuals Who Inject Drugs. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(3):e200493. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.0493 Discussion Among this large sample of rural-dwelling individuals who were actively injecting opioids and...

Source: Minian, N., Noormohamed, A., Zawertailo, L. et al. A method for co-creation of an evidence-based patient workbook to address alcohol use when quitting smoking in primary care: a case study. Res Involv Engagem 4, 4 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-018-0086-2 Plain English summary The...

Source: Ali FRM, Agaku IT, Sharapova SR, Reimels EA, Homa DM. Onset of Regular Smoking Before Age 21 and Subsequent Nicotine Dependence and Cessation Behavior Among US Adult Smokers. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:190176. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd17.190176external icon Summary What is already...

Fuente: https://hints.cancer.gov/docs/Briefs/HINTS_Brief_28_SPA.pdf Instituto Nacional del Cáncer, Institutos Nacionales de la Salud de EE. UU. Los cigarrillos electrónicos son dispositivos que usan baterías para proporcionar al usuario nicotina en forma de aerosol (comúnmente llamado vapor) al...

Source: Babb, S., Malarcher, A., Asman, K., Johns, M., Caraballo, R., VanFrank, B., & Garrett, B. (2020). Disparities in Cessation Behaviors Between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Adult Cigarette Smokers in the United States, 2000–2015. Abstract Introduction Hispanic adults make up a growing share...

Source: Vogel EA, Cho J, McConnell RS, Barrington-Trimis JL, Leventhal AM. Prevalence of Electronic Cigarette Dependence Among Youth and Its Association With Future Use. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(2):e1921513. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.21513 Key Points Question What are the prevalence, symptom...

Source: Hiscock R, Augustin NH, Branston JR, Gilmore AB (2020) Standardised packaging, minimum excise tax, and RYO focussed tax rise implications for UK tobacco pricing. PLoS ONE 15(2): e0228069. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228069 Abstract Background Standardised packaging for factory made...

Source: Hrywna M, Bover Manderski MT, Delnevo CD. Prevalence of Electronic Cigarette Use Among Adolescents in New Jersey and Association With Social Factors. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(2):e1920961. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.20961 Key Points Question What factors are associated with use of...

Source: https://tobacconomics.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/175_srbija_2019_eng_2.pdf This policy brief was produced by the Institute of Economic Sciences in Serbia and examines the impacts of higher tobacco taxes in Serbia. The brief finds that higher tobacco taxes would increase revenue, decrease...

Source: Xiao, D., Kotler, M., Kang, J., & Wang, C. (2019). A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a Nicotine Mint Lozenge (2 and 4 mg) in Smoking Cessation. Journal of addiction medicine. Abstract Objective: To...

Source: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/2020-cessation-sgr-full-report.pdf Major Conclusions of the Report 1. Smoking cessation is beneficial at any age. Smoking cessation improves health status and enhances quality of life. 2. Smoking cessation reduces the risk of premature death and can...

Fuente: Artazcoz, L., Brotons, M., & Brotons, A. (2003). Impacto de la implantación de una política de trabajo libre de humo en una empresa. Gaceta Sanitaria, 17(6), 490-493. Objetivo Evaluar el impacto de la implantación de una política integral de trabajo libre de humo en una empresa. Método Se...

Source: van Mourik, D. J. A., Nagelhout, G. E., de Vries, H., van den Putte, B., Cummings, K. M., Borland, R., ... & Willemsen, M. C. (2020). Quasi-experimentally examining the impact of introducing tobacco pictorial health warnings: Findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) 4C and...

Fuente: http://observatorio.gov.ar/media/k2/attachments/cigarrilloZelectrnicoZversinZfinalZ3ZdeZabril.pdf El presente artículo surge en el marco del funcionamiento del Sistema de Alerta Temprana (SAT) de la Sedronar, bajo dirección del Observatorio Argentino de Drogas (OAD). El objetivo del SAT...

Source: Lycett D, Aveyard P, Farmer A, et al. Referral to Slimming World in UK Stop Smoking Services (SWISSS) versus stop smoking support alone on body weight in quitters: results of a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2020;10:e032271. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032271 Abstract Introduction Most...

Source: Assari S. Association of Educational Attainment and Race/Ethnicity With Exposure to Tobacco Advertisement Among US Young Adults. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(1):e1919393. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.19393 Key Points Question What are the associations of educational attainment with exposure to...