What It’s Like to Be a Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocate in Taiwan

Vaping captures headlines in the United States, where outcry over a perceived youth “epidemic” drives health misinformation and efforts to restrict products that could save smokers’ lives—with international implications. But tobacco harm reduction’s most important battleground, where more than half of the world’s smokers live, is Asia. The continent is home to a diverse range of nicotine policies, ranging from innovative approaches that the world should watch to harsh prohibitions.

2021-04-02
filtermag.org

Has coverage for exploding-vape suits gone up in smoke?

The health risks associated with e-cigarettes and vape pens have been widely reported, particularly the outbreak of lung diseases linked to vaping, which peaked in September 2019. Further, a study by the Stanford University School of Medicine published in August 2020 indicated a link between vaping and increased risk of COVID-19, finding, among other things, that young people who had used e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days were almost five times as likely to experience symptoms of COVID-19.

2021-04-02
propertycasualty360.com

‘Dirty look is enough’: Mornington Peninsula beach smoking ban steers clear of fines

Smoking will be banned at some of Mornington Peninsula’s most popular beaches and public areas in a bid to reduce the tens of thousands of cigarette butts littering the coastline. The beaches and foreshore areas at Rye, Safety Beach and Mount Eliza will be subject to the smoking bans from this month. The Point Leo Foreshore Reserve management committee said it was also considering a ban this week. The strategy to reduce smoking and litter is part of a six-month trial that is likely to result in a permanent ban.

2021-04-02
theage.com.au

Standard operating procedure for determination of nicotine, glycerol and propylene glycol in e-liquids

WHO TobLabNet SOP11 is a new analytical method and standard operating procedure (SOP) for measuring nicotine, glycerol and propylene glycol in e-liquids. It is a WHO Global Public Health Good, to support countries strengthen nicotine and tobacco product regulation and thus the implementation of Articles 9 and 10 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). This is in response to Member States’ request to WHO to provide technical leadership in tobacco product testing. The SOP operationalizes the recommendation of the WHO Study Group on Tobacco Product Regulation (TobReg).

2021-04-02
who.int

Why do people buy cigarettes online?

The majority of the people like to buy cigarettes online due to different reasons. These products are specially designed with the help of new technology. These items have the capacity to hold the customers with its quality. All these products are highly efficient and are manufactured of solid material. These are the most eligible and most reliable products for your use. These are designed on the objective that they want to add convenience in your routine life. These comfortable objects are in your addictive nature.

2021-04-02
ventsmagazine.com

MNT investigates: How lung cancer stigma holds back research and treatment

The American Cancer Society estimate that about 235,760 people in the U.S. will receive a new diagnosis of lung cancer in 2021. Around 131,880 people in the country will die from the condition this year alone. Lung cancer can affect mental well-being in addition to physical health. The condition is widely stigmatized due to its association with smoking. This only adds to the challenges that people with lung cancer face. “Lung cancer is the one type of cancer that people tend to be blamed for because of a lifestyle choice or behavior that they made,” Dr. Lisa Carter-Harris, Ph.D., APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, told Medical News Today.

2021-04-02
medicalnewstoday.com