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Thirteen ways of looking at a blackbird

But public health communicators have a moral duty simply to present the evidence. The title of this blog is the title of a famous poem by the American poet, Wallace Stevens. It has been quoted since to symbolise that there are many different perspectives on any number of societal issues – anything from the Trump indictment and conflicts in the Middle East to arguments about nuclear power and re-wilding. So there can be any number of ‘truths’, but when it comes to providing accurate public health information, this must be founded on evidence – not convenient versions of the ‘truth’ to align with moral preferences or vested interests. [Read More]

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2018-12-31 , Submission deadline
IJERPH is now accepting submissions for a special issue on Tobacco Harm Reduction, on research that advances our understanding of the potential place of tobacco harm reduction strategies within a comprehensive approach to reducing the burden of smoking related disease, and that will assist policy makers to determine what level of regulation is most appropriate for potential reduced risk products.
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Friday, June 02, 2023
Tobacco smoking still represents one of the most significant preventable causes of death and poor health, and higher success rates for people trying to quit smoking would benefit both public and individual health. Achieving this requires better knowledge of factors that might improve the chances of successful quitting. This study aims to investigate cessation activities and explore associations between outcomes of smoking cessation attempts and use of cessation aids, previous cessation attempts, and attempt-planning.
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On World No Tobacco Day, Members of the European Parliament and researchers from the global network We Are Innovation discussed the approach that is putting Sweden ahead of its counterparts with a record-low smoking rate of almost 5%. This is a mark that the EU aspires to achieve by 2040. Speakers included MEPs Sara Skyttedal, Johan Nissinen, and Tomislav Sokol, Dr Christopher Russel, and Federico N. Fernández. Sweden is likely to achieve smoke-free status this year. This is 17 years ahead of the target established by the EU, where the average smoking rate is still around 23 percent. [...]
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Canada
Canada will soon print warning labels directly on cigarettes in a world-first, the country's health agency announced. New packaging will feature a warning on each cigarette with phrases like: "Cigarettes cause cancer" and "Poison in every puff". The regulation will come into effect on 1 August, Health Canada said. It is part of an effort to reduce tobacco use in Canada to less than 5% by 2035. In an announcement on Wednesday, Health Canada said the new regulations "will make it virtually impossible to avoid health warnings" on tobacco products.
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Malaysia
Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai has called on all MPs to make the health of Malaysians their highest priority by voting in support of the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023, which will be tabled in June. [...] “We now have the opportunity to save the younger generation and generations to come from the dangers of smoking and vape addiction. My wish for Malaysia on World No Tobacco Day this year is to see a Malaysia free from the harmful effects of smoking and vaping products,” said Dr Muruga Raj.
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Ireland
Health minister Stephen Donnelly said: “Tobacco smoking continues to kill 4,500 people in Ireland every year and remains the biggest single cause of disability and death combined in our country. In the past, we have been recognised as global leaders in tobacco control, but our smoking rate continues to remain unacceptably high at 18 per cent. “We have all seen the rise in popularity of vaping and especially among our young people. Our research tells us that vaping among adolescents increases the likelihood that they will later smoke. Our bill is designed to intervene at each phase of the process through which these products are sold.
Monday, 17 April

But public health communicators have a moral duty simply to present the evidence.

The title of this blog is the title of a famous poem by the American poet, Wallace Stevens. It has been quoted since to symbolise that there are many different perspectives on any number of societal issues – anything from the Trump indictment and conflicts in the Middle East to arguments about nuclear power and re-wilding. So there can be any number of ‘truths’, but when it comes to providing accurate public health information, this must be founded on evidence – not convenient versions of the ‘truth’ to align with moral preferences or vested interests. 

Thursday, 09 March

Three architects of tobacco harm reduction disinformation land in London.

On 15th March, Bloomberg Philanthropies (BP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and Vital

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Thursday, 02 February

 Nicotine consumer advocates the world over are fighting for the right to health. Nobody is listening.

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Tuesday, 04 October

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Monday, 01 August

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Thursday, 09 June

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Thursday, 25 November

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Thursday, 16 September

Previous to the COVID pandemic, CAPHRA had been making plans to rent a room at a nearby hotel

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Wednesday, 25 August

Within the U.S. public health community, the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH),

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Monday, 12 April

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