Each month, GHEA aggregates the latest news and research related to place-based tobacco control and geographic health disparities. Below you will find the latest posts, updated regularly throughout the month.
(Last updated: July 17, 2023)
General Tobacco Control News and Research
- According to a recent study from the CDC, e-cigarette sales in the US have increased by nearly 47% since 2020, especially among fruity and sweet flavors that are popular among youth and young adults.
- According to a recent study from the CDC, the number of cases of vape product-related poisonings has doubled since 2018, with the majority of cases being in kids under the age of 5.
- A recent literature review identified five common counterstrategies to the tobacco industry’s interference in tobacco control policies. These counterstrategies include 1) exposing industry conduct and false claims, 2) accessing decision-makers, 3) generating and using evidence, 4) filing a complaint or taking legal action and 5) mobilizing coalition and potential supporters.
- According to a recent study, smoke-free policies are associated with a decrease in poor health outcomes related to commercial tobacco and secondhand smoke.
- A recent study found that unavoidable secondhand smoke exposure is disproportionately higher among adolescents and individuals with a lower education level in areas that lack comprehensive indoor air laws.
- According to a recent medical trial, cytisinicline, coupled with behavioral support, may be an effective aid for commercial tobacco cessation.
