Youth smoking

The Tobacco and Smoking Act has squandered Nunavut’s chance to quickly reduce smoking rates

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Human behavior, Psychoactive drugs, Smoking, Habits, Health effects of tobacco, Health, Drug culture, Tobacco smoking, Youth smoking, Tobacco, Prevalence of tobacco use, Smoking in Australia

High tobacco use prevalence has caused Nunavut to have the highest rates of lung cancer in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • High tobacco use prevalence has caused Nunavut to have the highest rates of lung cancer in Canada.
  • Tobacco use in Nunavut remains a health crisis, with 1 in 5 deaths caused by smoking.
  • Youth smoking rates may also increase as found recently by the Yale School of Public Health Study, which tracked an increase in youth smoking rates following the flavour ban in San Francisco.
  • An opportunity to reduce smoking rates faster than previously thought possible has been squandered.

Truth Initiative's Quit Vaping Program Effective in Helping 18- to 24-Year-Olds

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Psychoactive drugs, Tobacco, Electronic cigarettes, Smoking, Smoking cessation, Tobacco control, Electronic cigarette, Truth, Youth smoking, Cigarette, Nicotine, Positions of medical organizations on electronic cigarettes

b'WASHINGTON, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published on Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine demonstrates the effectiveness of Truth Initiative\'s This is Quitting a free and anonymous quit vaping text message program in helping young adults to quit vapinge-cigarettes.

Key Points: 
  • b'WASHINGTON, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study published on Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine demonstrates the effectiveness of Truth Initiative\'s This is Quitting a free and anonymous quit vaping text message program in helping young adults to quit vapinge-cigarettes.
  • The interactive text message program has enrolled over 315,000 young people to date, providing them with tailored advice, cognitive and behavioral coping strategies, and social support to help them quit.
  • This is Quitting is now an integral part of the truthcampaign , Truth Initiative\'s proven-effective national youth smoking, vaping and nicotine prevention public education campaign.
  • The truth about tobacco and the tobacco industry are at the heart of our proven-effective and nationally recognized truth public education campaign.

First-of-its-Kind truth® Campaign Follows Young Vapers Quit E-Cigarettes Live on Social Media

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Tobacco, Electronic cigarettes, Cigarettes, Smoking cessation, Smoking in the United States, Tobacco control, Health effects of tobacco, Electronic cigarette, Truth, Youth smoking, Cigarette, Smoking

To meet young people where they are, truth the proven-effective and nationally recognized youth smoking, vaping and nicotine prevention campaign from Truth Initiative is using social media platforms to help young people achieve their quit goals.

Key Points: 
  • To meet young people where they are, truth the proven-effective and nationally recognized youth smoking, vaping and nicotine prevention campaign from Truth Initiative is using social media platforms to help young people achieve their quit goals.
  • truth launched its latest campaign, Quit Together , which, for the first time, pulls back the curtains to show what quitting e-cigarettes really looks like for young people.
  • By supporting Jerry on his journey, I'm also supporting any young person who is taking a step to quit."
  • The campaign is spotlighting the influencers' quitting journeys using This is Quitting , a first-of-its-kind, free and anonymous, text message, quit vaping program from truth for youth and young adults.

E-cigarettes can be a 'gateway' to conventional cigarette smoking for teens who had no prior intention to smoke, study finds

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Tobacco, Electronic cigarettes, Psychoactive drugs, Human behavior, Habits, Smoking cessation, Health effects of tobacco, Cigarette, Electronic cigarette, Tobacco smoking, Smoking, Youth smoking

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cigarette smoking remains a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Cigarette smoking remains a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States.
  • And while adolescent cigarette smoking has declined over the past several decades, e-cigarette use presents a new risk for nicotine use disorder.
  • A new study, published Nov. 9 in the journal Pediatrics , finds that e-cigarette use is associated with a higher risk of cigarette smoking among adolescents who had no prior intention of taking up conventional smoking.
  • "Our study shows that e-cigarettes can predispose adolescents to cigarette smoking, even when they have no prior intentions to do so."

Studies confirm that vaping has not caused an increase in youth smoking rates

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Tobacco, Electronic cigarettes, Psychoactive drugs, Smoking cessation, Habits, Electronic cigarette, Health effects of tobacco, Youth smoking, Tobacco smoking, Smoking, Usage of electronic cigarettes, Electronic cigarette and e-cigarette liquid marketing

Many cited vaping as the reason for the sudden increase in youth smoking rates.

Key Points: 
  • Many cited vaping as the reason for the sudden increase in youth smoking rates.
  • With this correction, it has been concluded that youth smoking rates are continuing to decline, thus demonstrating that vaping is not a gateway to combustible tobacco.
  • The Royal College of Physicians has concluded for the sixth consecutive year that vaping is at least 95% less harmful than smoking.
  • The analysis of data now accurately reflects that there is no connection between youth vaping and tobacco use.

Truth Initiative Joins #StopHateForProfit Campaign

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Friday, June 26, 2020
Smoking, Carcinogens, Electronic cigarettes, Smoking in the United States, Tobacco control, Smoking cessation, Electronic cigarette, Truth, Tobacco, Youth smoking

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative , the national public health organization behind the proven-effective truthyouth smoking, vaping and nicotine prevention campaign, has announced it will pause all truth Facebook and Instagram advertising for the month of July, standing in solidarity with the #StopHateForProfit campaign.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative , the national public health organization behind the proven-effective truthyouth smoking, vaping and nicotine prevention campaign, has announced it will pause all truth Facebook and Instagram advertising for the month of July, standing in solidarity with the #StopHateForProfit campaign.
  • "Truth Initiative is proud to join the #StopHateForProfit campaign to disrupt Facebook Inc.'s history of allowing bad actors to use its platforms to do harm.
  • Truth Initiative stands with #StopHateForProfit in saying Facebook's profits will never be worth promoting hate bigotry, racism, antisemitism and violence.
  • The truth about tobacco and the tobacco industry are at the heart of our proven-effective and nationally recognized truth public education campaign.

Health Minister Hon. Patty Hajdu announces $4.8 million in funding to develop programs to stop tobacco use

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Tobacco, Carcinogens, Smoking, Electronic cigarettes, Tobacco control, Smoking cessation, Health effects of tobacco, Electronic cigarette, World No Tobacco Day, Youth smoking, Positions of medical organizations on electronic cigarettes

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 31, to mark World No Tobacco Day, the Honourable Patty Hajdu announced $4.8 million in funding to develop programs and services to end tobacco use.

Key Points: 
  • HAMILTON, Ontario, June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 31, to mark World No Tobacco Day, the Honourable Patty Hajdu announced $4.8 million in funding to develop programs and services to end tobacco use.
  • The Government of Canadas Tobacco Control Strategy aims to reduce tobacco use by 5% by 2035.
  • Patty Hajdu cites vaping as posing serious health risks while failing to acknowledge the harm reduction potential of vapour products relative to combustible tobacco.
  • A priority of the Tobacco Control Strategy is developing programs to curb youth smoking and vaping.

Tobacco & Anti-Smoking Products, 2020 Consumer Behavior Study - How Brands are Responding to Evolving Consumer Needs

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Carcinogens, Cigarettes, Electronic cigarettes, Habits, Health effects of tobacco, Heat-not-burn product, Tobacco, Electronic cigarette, Cigar, Smoking, Flavored tobacco, Youth smoking

DUBLIN, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Top Trends in Tobacco and Anti-Smoking Products 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Top Trends in Tobacco and Anti-Smoking Products 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Top Trends in Tobacco and Anti-Smoking Products 2020 examines the key consumer behaviors which are shaping preferences within this space, and subsequently how this is translating into innovation and future opportunities.
  • This overarching segment covers an array of core categories, including cigarettes, cigars, smoking and smokeless tobacco, heat-not-burn (HNB) tobacco, tobacco heating products (THPs), and e-cigarettes.
  • Innovative taste experiences are becoming more and more important for persuading smokers to switch to heat-not-burn tobacco products.

Top Trends in Tobacco and Anti-Smoking Products, 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Tobacco, Retail, Tobacco, Carcinogens, Cigarettes, Electronic cigarettes, Health effects of tobacco, Habits, Leaves, Electronic cigarette, Heat-not-burn product, Smoking, Cigar, Youth smoking

The "Top Trends in Tobacco and Anti-Smoking Products 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Top Trends in Tobacco and Anti-Smoking Products 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Top Trends in Tobacco and Anti-Smoking Products 2020 examines the key consumer behaviors which are shaping preferences within this space, and subsequently how this is translating into innovation and future opportunities.
  • This overarching segment covers an array of core categories, including cigarettes, cigars, smoking and smokeless tobacco, heat-not-burn (HNB) tobacco, tobacco heating products (THPs), and e-cigarettes.
  • The key trends explored are Taste Matters, Seeking Tobacco Alternatives, Minor Luxuries, "Connected" Smoking, and Craving Sensation.

Government of Canada announces funding to help LGBTQI2S+ young adults stop smoking

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Human behavior, Carcinogens, Articles, Health effects of tobacco, Habits, Tobacco smoking, Smoking cessation, Smoking, Tobacco, Heterosexuality, Healthcare and the LGBT community, Youth smoking

In Canada, young adults aged 18 to 24 who identify as LGBTQI2S+ are more likely to use tobacco compared to heterosexual individuals of the same age.

Key Points: 
  • In Canada, young adults aged 18 to 24 who identify as LGBTQI2S+ are more likely to use tobacco compared to heterosexual individuals of the same age.
  • Many factors can contribute to smoking and tobacco use, including discrimination, inequalities and higher rates of violence related to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
  • The University is developing a social marketing and smoking cessation initiative in collaboration with the Canadian Cancer Society, Egale Canada and members of LGBTQI2S+ communities.
  • Among LGBTQI2S+ young adults, tobacco usage is higher: 35% of young adults aged 18 to 24 smoke, compared to 23% of heterosexual individuals in the same age group in Canada.