Challenges and priorities for E-cigarette regulation at the local level - insights from an Ontario tobacco control community-of-practice
Conclusions:
Most members of the CoP report that their local health unit is engaged in the issue of electronic cigarettes. Local authorities including cities and regions have the jurisdictional authority to regulate many dimensions of electronic smoking products including the creation of e-cigarette 'vapour-free' environments, and regulating sales to youth. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - October 28, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ryan KennedySusan HimelIrene LambrakiStephanie Filsinger Source Type: research
Initial puffing behaviors and subjective responses differ between an electronic nicotine delivery system and traditional cigarettes
Conclusions:
The ENDS were smoked more intensively than own brand cigarettes, but delivered significantly less nicotineand were less satisfying. These findings have implications for the viability of certain ENDS as alternatives to cigarettes. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - October 10, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Kaila NortonKristie JuneRichard O¿Connor Source Type: research
A pilot study of research methods for determining the impact of pictorial cigarette warning labels among smokers
Conclusions:
These findings suggest this is a feasible method that with further validation could provide evidence that can inform decisions regarding implementation of pictorial cigarette warnings. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - September 24, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Darren MaysSarah MurphyAndrea JohnsonJohn KraemerKenneth Tercyak Source Type: research
Effect of cigarette smoke condensate on gene promoter methylation in human lung cells
Conclusions:
Using array techniques, several tumor suppressor genes in human lung cells were identified that undergo promoter hypermethylation, providing further evidence of their potential involvement in tobacco smoke-induced lung carcinogenesis and their use as potential biomarkers of harm in tobacco smoke exposure. Results from the study also demonstrated the potential of a dietary agent to exert chemopreventive activity in human tissue against tobacco smoke related diseases through modulation of DNA methylation. Additional studies are needed to confirm these findings. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - September 5, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lascelles Lyn-CookBeverly WordNysia GeorgeBeverly Lyn-CookGeorge Hammons Source Type: research
E-cigarettes: online survey of UK smoking cessation practitioners
Conclusions:
Health professionals are asking for reliable and accurate information on e-cigarettes to convey to smokers who want to quit. Randomized controlled trials and ongoing surveillance of e-cigarette use and its consequences for smoking cessation rates and smoking treatment services are required. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - August 21, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Rosemary HiscockMaciej GoniewiczAndy McEwenSusan MurrayDeborah ArnottMartin DockrellLinda Bauld Source Type: research
Lower expressions of the human bitter taste receptor TAS2R in smokers: reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction analysis
Conclusions:
Smokers showed a significantly lower expression of the bitter taste receptor gene than non-smokers, which is potentially caused by their inability to acquire such receptors with age because of cigarette smoking, in contrast to non-smokers. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - August 15, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Mieko AokiTetsuya TakaoKyoichi TakaoFumihiko KoikeNarufumi Suganuma Source Type: research
Comparison of end tidal Carbon monoxide (eCO) levels in Shisha (water pipe) and cigarette smokers
Background:
Measuring eCo is rapid, non-invasive and inexpensive tool and correlate correctly with carboxyhemoglobin levels in blood. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the increase in end tidal carbon monoxide (eCO) levels in exhaled breath of passive smokers and healthy smokers after cigarette and shisha smoking.FindingsIn a cross sectional study eCO levels were measured in 70 subjects (24 cigarette smokers,20 shisha smoker,26 passive smokers) by use of portable device. Smokers were asked to smoke shisha for 30 mins in shisha cafe or to smoke 5 cigarettes in 30 mins in a restaurant. eCo levels were measure...
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - July 4, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Saima AkhterUsman Ali WarraichNadeem RizviNusrat IdreesFatima Zaina Source Type: research
Effectiveness of proactive and reactive services at the Swedish National Tobacco Quitline in a randomized trial
Conclusion:
Reactive service may be used as the standard procedure to optimize resource utilization at the SNTQ. However, further research is needed to assess effectiveness in different subgroups of clients.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02085616 (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - June 3, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Eva NohlertJohn ÖhrvikÁsgeir Helgason Source Type: research
Bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on waterpipe (narghile, shisha, hookah) tobacco smoking during the period 2003-2012
Conclusions:
The present data reveal a promising rise and a good start for research activity in the field of waterpipe tobacco smoking. More effort is needed to bridge the gap in waterpipe smoking-based research and to promote better evaluation of waterpipe smoking, risks, health effects, or control services worldwide. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - April 13, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sa¿ed ZyoudSamah Al-JabiWaleed Sweileh Source Type: research
Normative influences on intentions to smoke among Greek adolescents: the moderating role of smoking status
Conclusions:
Social norms predict smoking intentions, but this effect is stronger among ever (than never) smoker adolescents. Adolescents with smoking experiences may selectively attend to pro-smoking social cues and this perpetuates into their motivation to keep up the habit. School-based interventions should target normative beliefs and related cognitive processes, especially among adolescents who have already initiated tobacco use. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - March 26, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Lambros Lazuras Source Type: research
Reported municipal costs from outdoor smoke-free by-laws-experience from Ontario, Canada
Conclusions:
The implementation, promotion, and enforcement of outdoor smoke-free by-laws have required municipal staff time and in most cases have promotional costs, but these have come from existing budgets and using existing staff. Outdoor smoke-free by-laws have not created significant burdens on municipal enforcement staff or on municipal budgets. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - February 28, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ryan KennedyDana ZummachStephanie FilsingerScott Leatherdale Source Type: research
Surveillance of tobacco retail density in Beirut, Lebanon using electronic tablet technology
Conclusions:
These findings call for additional regulation including the establishment of strict density standards. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - February 17, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Ramzi SalloumRima NakkashAllison MyersJan EberthKathryn Wood Source Type: research
Patients¿ and healthcare professionals¿ views on a specialist smoking cessation service delivered in a United Kingdom hospital: a qualitative study
Conclusions:
A hospital-based specialist smoking cessation service designed to identify smokers and initiate cessation support at the bedside was deemed appropriate by patients and HCPs.Trial registrationTrial registration: ISRCTN25441641. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - January 29, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Manpreet BainsJohn BrittonJohn MarshLeah JayesRachael Murray Source Type: research
Factors determining intention to quit tobacco: exploring patient responses visiting public health facilities in India
Conclusions:
This study is amongst the first in India to explore factors associated with the "intention to quit" and "setting a quit date" among patients visiting public health facilities. Our findings suggest that socio-economic and individual-level factors are important factors depicting intention to quit and setting a quit date. We recommend the need for well-defined studies to understand the long term effects of factors influencing tobacco cessation for patients visiting public health facilities in India. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - January 20, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Rajmohan PandaSudhir VenkatesanDivya PersaiMayur TrivediManu Mathur Source Type: research
Impact of reduced ignition propensity cigarette regulation on consumer smoking behavior and quit intentions: evidence from 6 waves (2004¿11) of the ITC Four Country Survey
Conclusions:
Overall, because these standards largely do not influence consumer smoking behavior, RIP implementation may significantly reduce the number of cigarette-related fires and the associated death and damages. Further research should assess how implementation of RIP safety standards has influenced smoking-related fire incidence, deaths, and other costs associated with smoking-related fires. (Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases)
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - December 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sarah AdkisonRichard O¿ConnorRon BorlandHua-Hie YongK CummingsDavid HammondGeoffrey Fong Source Type: research
