Smoking in Canada
The Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) reports a decline in overall daily and occasional smoking prevalence from 17.7% in 2015 to 16.2% in 2017. In 2017 across all age groups, smoking was found to be least common among youth aged 12 to 17 (3.5% prevalence). The CCHS covers the population 12 years of age and over living in the ten provinces and the three territories, with a sample size of 65,000. WHO figures for the general population differ, and show a reduction in overall smoking prevalence from 28% in 2000 to 14% in 2015, and a projection to decrease to 9% by 2025. The WHO published prevalence trend estimates in tobacco smoking, as shown here, in their 2018 2nd edition report, which show slightly different smoking prevalence to the WHO country profiles. Data for the estimates are not age standardised, and were obtained from WHO databases. The trend lines are projections, not predictions, of future attainment. A projection indicates a likely endpoint if the country maintains its tobacco control efforts at the same level that it has implemented them to date. Therefore the impact of recent interventions could alter the expected endpoint shown in the projection. While the methods of estimation used in the first and second editions of the WHO report are the same, the volume of data available for the second edition is larger i.e. 200 more national surveys. The results presented are therefore more robust than in the first edition.
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October 01, 2024 by youtube.com
Black Market Nic Pouches - In Hollands Back Yard
We spent the day in Minister of Health Mark Holland's riding to investigate his decision to ban flavoured Zonnic nicotine pouches, a licensed cessation product, and move it behind pharmacy counters. Our goal was to see if other nicotine pouches were available within 10 km of Minister Holland's riding—and you’ll be surprised at what we found. At Rights 4 Vapers, we believe adults, especially smokers, should have easy access to Tobacco Harm Reduction products. Watch to see what we uncovered and why this matters for public health.
September 19, 2024 by queensu.ca
Research explores trends in nicotine consumption
Teenagers and young adults in Canada are still developing nicotine habits, with high rates of vaping among young adults and youth. The recreational use of synthetic oral nicotine pouches is also popular among this demographic. Health Canada is introducing regulations to control these products. Led by Nicolle Domnik, a group at Queen's University is studying the impact of vaping and nicotine pouches on cardiovascular and autonomic functions. This unique study focuses on the effects of nicotine on heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep, a new approach compared to other studies on the acute impacts of vaping.
September 19, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk
Deadly Canada Ban Defies Science
Leading health experts have criticized Canada's new laws restricting nicotine pouch sales as a "deadly error" hindering tobacco harm reduction efforts globally. Nicotine pouches, safer than cigarettes, have aided Sweden's path to becoming smoke-free. Canada's ban on pouches is seen as counterproductive, defying evidence that supports their effectiveness in aiding smokers to quit. Dr. Delon Human advocates for following Sweden's success by making safer alternatives accessible and affordable in Canada. Sweden's progressive policies have significantly reduced smoking rates and tobacco-related deaths. Limiting flavored nicotine products may lead to an increase in smoking, as shown by US data. Canada's new laws are viewed as regressive in public health terms.
September 18, 2024 by globalnews.ca
Federal government implements new legislation around nicotine replacement products
Pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk explains new Health Canada legislation around nicotine pouches to only be sold in pharmacies. The product is intended to be a nicotine replacement. She adds that Zonnic pouches have 4 mg of nicotine in them, or two cigarettes.
September 18, 2024 by cbc.ca
New Brunswick moves to pressure vape stores to follow rules
A New Brunswick vape store mistakenly warned of a flavor ban effective on Sept. 1, which was not true. Amendments to the province's regulations include new licensing requirements and penalties for non-compliance. The changes aim to tackle youth vaping, with 24% of students having tried it. The Canadian Cancer Society supports the amendments to reduce youth vaping. Further efforts include raising the minimum age for purchasing vaping products to 21. Federal regulations are being urged to restrict vape flavors nationwide. Despite legal challenges, measures are being taken to combat illegal sales and reduce nicotine addiction among youth.
September 18, 2024 by cbc.ca
New Brunswick moves to pressure vape stores to follow rules
A New Brunswick vape store mistakenly warned of a flavor ban effective on Sept. 1, which was not true. Amendments to the province's regulations include new licensing requirements and penalties for non-compliance. The changes aim to tackle youth vaping, with 24% of students having tried it. The Canadian Cancer Society supports the amendments to reduce youth vaping. Further efforts include raising the minimum age for purchasing vaping products to 21. Federal regulations are being urged to restrict vape flavors nationwide. Despite legal challenges, measures are being taken to combat illegal sales and reduce nicotine addiction among youth.
September 11, 2024 by westernstandard.news
New regulations cause nicotine pouch shortage across Canada
New rules stopping convenience stores from selling nicotine pouches have left many Canadians scrambling to find the product. On August 28, the federal government stopped the sale of nicotine pouches in convenience stores and banned flavours. They can only be sold behind the counter in pharmacies. Users have found it difficult to find the nicotine pouches, as many pharmacies do not have them in stock yet. In Calgary, smokers who use the pouches to quit are having trouble finding them.
September 10, 2024 by financialpost.com
Opinion: Nicotine pouches are helping me quit smoking. Ottawa shouldn’t ban them
Over the last six months I’ve been using nicotine pouches to try to get away from cigarettes. I’ve managed to go from smoking as many as 16 cigarettes a day to just one or two, all because of nicotine pouches. I am sure other people have experienced similar benefits from pouches. Unfortunately, federal Health Minister Mark Holland has decided to seriously restrict access to pouches, which is going to make it harder for thousands of people like me to quit. In the name of protecting kids from nicotine pouches, Ottawa has decided to limit the flavours available to just mint or menthol and ban the fruit flavours that were previously legal and approved by Health Canada.
September 05, 2024 by dcjournal.com
Plummeting Smoking Rates Mean a Paradigm Shift for Nicotine
In every gas station and convenience store, a new category of addictive products is flying off shelves. This new thorn in the side of public health advocates is tobacco nicotine pouches. These pouches are made of wood pulp and salt, filled with nicotine, and flavors placed under the upper lip to give the user a buzzing sensation. What do we make of this new nicotine rush and what it means for society? As our smoking rate declines to an all-time low of just 11 percent, it means we’re in for a paradigm shift in how we view nicotine. And we should welcome it.
September 03, 2024 by torontosun.com
OPINION: Ottawa’s anti-science war on safer nicotine alternatives
Over the last 30 years, Health Canada has created new rules and regulations, with little evidence that they would reduce smoking. Reducing smoking rates is a good policy outcome, but the policies were not working. Higher taxes, and new packaging forced many Canadians to the cheaper contraband market. After years of stagnation, we’ve seen smoking rates fall to 10% in 2020. While anti-tobacco advocates would claim their measures are finally working, the drop-off happened with the availability of less harmful alternatives like vaping and nicotine pouches. These products have played a crucial role in helping people quit smoking and reduce their overall tobacco use.
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