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February 20, 2025 by economictimes.com

Mothers Against Vaping praised Vietnam, Maldives, and Belgium for taking steps to ban new-age vaping devices. The harmful effects of vapes and e-cigarettes, especially on young brains, have been highlighted by experts. Concerned about rising addiction rates among youth, the group calls for early intervention and parental awareness. Manufacturers exploit children's vulnerabilities, leading to harmful habits. Although banning helps, enforcement is crucial. Vietnam and Maldives have joined countries like India and New Zealand in banning vapes, while Belgium is the first EU nation to ban disposable e-cigarettes. The WHO stresses the need to control e-cigarette marketing to protect children and non-smokers from health risks.

February 19, 2025 by gfn.tv

Could safer products such as nicotine pouches offer a solution to significantly high rates of tobacco use in Eastern Europe and Central Asia? Joining us today is Giorgi Mzhavanadze, an economist who has worked with Knowledge-Action-Change on the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction report, to highlight trends in tobacco use in the region.

February 19, 2025 by news-medical.net

Research in Health Economics suggests that a nationwide ban on menthol cigarettes in the US may lead to more quit attempts among smokers but also fuel an illegal menthol cigarette market. A study involving 639 adult menthol smokers revealed preferences for different smoking cessation methods amid various legal and illegal market scenarios. Results indicate a significant portion of menthol smokers would turn to illegal markets if a prohibition is enforced. The study recommends ensuring access to safer nicotine sources like menthol e-cigarettes if menthol cigarettes are banned. Policymakers should consider these unintended consequences when planning tobacco regulations.

February 19, 2025 by reuters.com

Britain is launching a decade-long study on the long-term effects of vaping on children as young as eight, tracking 100,000 participants aged 8-18. With a quarter of 11- to 15-year-olds having tried vaping, the government is tightening regulations, including a ban on disposable vapes from June and restrictions on flavours and packaging. The £62 million study will collect health and behavioural data to assess risks. Concerns include potential lung inflammation and nicotine addiction in young users. Additionally, a nationwide social media campaign aims to educate youth on vaping dangers.

February 19, 2025 by lse.ac.uk

A growing number of young people have mental health needs, but Allen Joseph and Whitney Crenna-Jennings point out that the NHS underestimates waiting times for treatment. The government aims to reduce waiting times for healthcare, with many patients waiting over 18 weeks. Data on young people accessing mental health services is flawed due to imprecise definitions; current statistics may not reflect actual treatment initiation. Inaccurate data hampers resource allocation and reform effectiveness. Reliable data on waiting times are crucial for effective policymaking and improving healthcare access.

February 19, 2025 by nltimes.nl

Smokers attempting to quit by switching to e-cigarettes are unlikely to succeed, according to the Dutch medical journal Geneesmiddelenbulletin. The publication states that vaping mainly leads to long-term e-cigarette use rather than smoking cessation. While nicotine-containing vapes help 14% of smokers quit, their success rate is similar to nicotine replacement therapies and smoking cessation medications. The journal emphasizes that education and professional support remain the most effective tools for quitting smoking.

February 18, 2025 by substack.com

The text explains how vapes work, focusing on the formation of vape aerosols, optimal operating conditions, and the physics behind vaping processes. Users determine the optimal regime based on energy exchange and sensory perception. Laboratory testing examines power, airflow, resistance, and nicotine levels. Standardized protocols are crucial but challenging due to diverse user behaviors. Optimal vaping regimes are identified by the relationship between power and mass of vaporized e-liquid. Overheating conditions can lead to byproduct generation. Coil temperature control in vaping devices is complex. Future research will explore the effects of operating vapes under abnormal overheating conditions.

February 18, 2025 by substack.com

This is the first Substack post of a series of posts describing how vapes work, the aerosol they generate, their properties, their optimal regime of operation, overheating conditions and dry puffs, as well as comparisons with tobacco smoke and other aerosols. Understanding how vape aerosols form, operate and can be tested provides the knowledge to understand their pleasurable usage, their toxicity profile and relative safety with respect to tobacco smoke and other aerosols and pollutants.

February 18, 2025 by hindustantimes.com

Despite the 2019 ban on e-cigarettes in Lucknow, vendors in areas like Hazratganj, Gomti Nagar, and Indira Nagar continue to openly sell vapes. They offer a range of flavors and even provide home delivery services, circumventing the ban with ease. Some shopkeepers admit to selling these products without fear of enforcement, raising concerns about lax implementation of the law. This ongoing illegal sale poses serious health risks and highlights the need for stronger regulatory action.

February 17, 2025 by allafrica.com

Professor David Khayat, a medical oncologist, advocates for harm reduction strategies in smoking control as traditional anti-smoking policies have not been effective. He supports transitioning smokers to safer alternatives like e-cigarettes to reduce exposure to carcinogens. Khayat criticizes the WHO's rigid stance on harm reduction and calls for technological innovations and appropriate regulations. He highlights that obesity and air pollution may surpass smoking as leading cancer risk factors. Urging smokers to reduce exposure to carcinogens, the professor emphasizes a pragmatic approach to lowering cancer risks. His perspective suggests a shift towards harm reduction to combat lung cancer rates worldwide.