Tobacco and nicotine use

Self-care approach to preventing smoking-related cancer

Smoking is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer and premature death in Canada

Tobacco and nicotine use

Tobacco smoking is a major determinant of preventable morbidity and mortality worldwide. More than a billion people smoke, and without major increases in cessation, at least half will die prematurely from tobacco-related complications. In addition, people who smoke have a significant reduction in their quality of life. Neurobiological findings have identified the mechanisms by which nicotine in tobacco affects the brain reward system and causes …

Critics Say Thailand's Nicotine Vaping Ban Is Actually Bad For Public Health

Thailand’s stringent prohibition on vaping products that contain nicotine, which has been in place since 2014, has been hailed by authorities as a necessary step to protect public health, particularly among youth. However, a closer examination reveals that this prohibition may have more negative effects on consumers and the public health community as a whole […] The post Critics Say Thailand’s Nicotine Vaping Ban is Actually Bad for Public Healt…

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Regulating Tobacco: How FDA Regulations Impact Public Health and the Economy

Cigarettes trace their history back as early as the 1700s. By the twentieth century, cigarettes gained high popularity, followed by the rise of e-cigarettes or “vaping” devices. Specifically, e-cigarettes have been marketed as a way to help regular smokers quit smoking. Vaping has since captivated young people with its marketing for being safer than regular cigarettes and having different flavor varieties. The cigarette industry is regulated by …