A multinational tobacco company in South Africa has called for the Tobacco Bill to differentiate between cigarette and e-cigarette smoking. Picture: lil artsy/Pexels South Africa’s new tobacco laws need to differentiate between cigarettes and non-combusted alternatives and help people make informed choices instead of clamping down on smoking. Regulations set out in the Tobacco Bill should...
As Labour announces a new policy that would halve the number of vape stores around the country, we take a look at how other countries are dealing with the rise of vaping among young people. Prime minister Chris Hipkins announced this week that if elected for another term, a Labour government would cap the number of vaping...
Young people are at risk of experiencing significant respiratory symptoms, including bronchitis and shortness of breath, after just 30 days of electronic cigarette use, according to a new study. Researchers reached the conclusion using four years of data from online surveys. Drug regulators should consider the findings and work to minimize the negative...
New Zealand has set new regulations to limit youth vaping, effective Sept. 21, reports the Xinhua News Agency. New specialist vape shops will be banned in locations within 300 meters of schools and Maori meeting places, according to Health Minister Ayesha Verrall. “Vapes will need child safety mechanisms, and names like ‘cotton candy’ and ‘strawberry jelly donut’...
The tobacco industry has historically targeted its marketing efforts on Black communities When menthol cigarettes were first introduced nearly a century ago, tobacco companies were already aware of menthol’s ability to mask the harshness of tobacco and provide a cooling sensation that made smoking more casual and enticing to try. Today, tobacco companies continue to employ...
Data from Australian Secondary School Students Alcohol and Drug Survey predates ‘huge’ increase in vaping E-cigarette use is the single strongest risk factor for adolescents taking up tobacco smoking, outranking social norms, poor mental health and misperceptions about smoking harms, research published on Wednesday has found. The findings come from 4,266 Victorian students aged 12 to...
While the debate rages on whether or not vaping is “healthier” than smoking – and what implications the activity has for one’s health – insurance experts say that, when it comes to health risk profiles, they’re treated exactly the same. According to Motshabi Nomvethe from professional insurance and healthcare service provider PPS, while smokers have...
Mamora stated that sponsoring the National Tobacco Control Bill was a tough battle but that CAPPA and CAT were very supportive. The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), an NGO, has lauded former minister, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora for sponsoring the National Tobacco Control Bill. The Executive Director of CAPPA, Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi, gave the commendation on...
In Summary •Kuria’s plans threatened the United Nations-led programme in western Kenya where former tobacco farmers have been transitioned to high-value crops such as iron-rich beans. •The statement was also signed by the Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance-Kenya, Consumer Information Network, International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA), and the National Taxpayers Association. Health lobbies have opposed ongoing plans to...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reminding caregivers to store tobacco vaping cartridges safely to prevent children from being poisoned by the liquid inside, noting that e-cigarette exposures have increased sharply over the last year. A newsletter published last week by the F.D.A. included data from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report in June that found...
