Tobacco-related illnesses kill over 6,000 annually in Laos - Yes Punjab News Over 6,000 die yearly from tobacco in Laos as World Health Organization backs stronger enforcement and e-cigarette ban.

Tobacco-related illnesses kill over 6,000 annually in Laos yespunjab.com?p=236972

#TobaccoControl #Laos #PublicHealth #WHO #NoSmoking #HealthPolicy #ECigaretteBan #GlobalHealth #PreventDisease #SoutheastAsia #HealthAwareness

A new European Commission report makes it clear: there is an urgent need to reform EU tobacco rules to protect younger generations.

While EU action can be effective to lower cancer rates, Europe's current #TobaccoControl rules are no longer fit for purpose.

➡️ Read our reaction: buff.ly/mhIR6xg

How the five dimensions of access can shape effective youth vaping policy - Sheffield Addictions Research Group Calum Lewis examines how the 'five dimensions of access' framework can help evaluate the effectiveness of youth vaping policy. By systematically identifying the factors that facilitate e-cigarette use...

📢 New on the SARG Blog: PhD student Calum Lewis uses the 'Five Dimensions of Access' framework to break down the factors driving youth vaping, and explores how they could help design and evaluate policies. Read the full post: sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/blog/how-the... #TobaccoControl #PublicHealth

Gender norms influence tobacco use & policy responses.

Join us on April 22 to explore how gender-responsive strategies can strengthen tobacco control worldwide.

Register: bit.ly/4sSmzrj

#TobaccoControl #WNTD2026

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“The tobacco industry is constantly innovating and reinventing itself to try to remain one step ahead of public health. Whatever claims these companies make, their true objective remains the same: make money from selling addictive and harmful products.”

#Disinformation obstructs the development and implementation of life-saving #TobaccoControl solutions.

Find out more about the evidence behind common #TobaccoIndustry arguments in our brief.

👉 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

#Disinformation obstructs the development and implementation of life-saving #TobaccoControl solutions.

Find out more about the evidence behind common #TobaccoIndustry arguments in our brief.

👉 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Women & girls remain key targets of tobacco marketing.
What can policymakers & advocates do?
Join our global webinar on April 22 at 10 am ET.
Register: bit.ly/4sSmzrj
#TobaccoControl #WNTD2026

Two local cities, DRO and P.G., get an A grade for tobacco control. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

Two local cities, DRO and P.G., get an A grade for tobacco control. #tobaccocontrol #pacificgrove #delreyoaks #americanlungassociationreport #montereycountysmoke-free

Beyond Traditional Litigation: Emerging Opportunities for the Health Sector Under WHO FCTC Article 19 (Liability) <p>This webinar presents the first structured global discussion of the COP11 decision on Article 19 (Liability) of the WHO FCTC, with a focus on practical regulatory strengthening. Drawing on country ...

Are you interested in how the the #WHO #FCTCCOP11 decision on Article 19 (Liability) could impact health sector action?

Register for this Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control #webinar to find out more.

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#TobaccoControl

U.S. cigarette smoking falls below 10% for the first time but millions still use tobacco Analysis of the 2023–2024 National Health Interview Survey shows that 18.8% of U.S. adults use tobacco, while cigarette smoking has fallen to 9.9%, the first time it has dropped below 10% nationally. ...

🚭 For the first time, US adult cigarette smoking has dropped below 10%! www.news-medical.net/news/2026031... #PublicHealth #TobaccoControl

What if policymakers could predict how tobacco tax policies affect both public health and government revenue? The Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation Model provides evidence to guide smarter, data-driven decisions.

#TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl

Tobacco continues to place a heavy burden on Kenya’s health system and economy. With 12,000 lives lost annually, the need for stronger tobacco control policies and sustained action has never been more urgent. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl #TCDI

Tobacco continues to place a heavy burden on Kenya’s health system and economy. With 12,000 lives lost annually, the need for stronger tobacco control policies and sustained action has never been more urgent.

#TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl #TCDI

Expert panel urges using tobacco‑settlement funds for tobacco control, recommends council oversight A UCLA public‑health expert urged the Los Angeles City Council task force to spend tobacco‑settlement proceeds on tobacco‑control programs, recommending city coordination with state and county efforts and a designated oversight group to advise spending priorities.

UCLA's Dr. Lester Breslow is pushing for LA to invest its tobacco-settlement funds into impactful tobacco-control programs to combat the leading cause of death in our city.

Click to read more!

#LosAngelesCityLosAngelesCounty #CA #TobaccoControl #CitizenPortal #LosAngelesPublicHealth

It’s day three of #SRNT2026 and our team in Baltimore are appreciating the opportunity to learn from fellow #TobaccoControl researchers and academics. @srn-t.bsky.social

Today, our Co-Director Dr Allen Gallagher will be sharing two posters on his work all about the #IllicitTobacco trade.

🎗️ A new WHO–IARC study finds about 37% of global cancer cases in 2022—7.1M of 18.7M—were linked to modifiable risks like tobacco, alcohol, obesity, inactivity, air pollution and infections.

Tobacco alone drives ~15% of new cases.
#CancerPrevention #GlobalHealth #TobaccoControl

Today at #SRNT2026, two of our researchers will share their work. @srn-t.bsky.social

Dr John Mehegan will share research on using artificial intelligence #AI in #TobaccoControl and Claudia Jardim will share #research on how tobacco control policies impact tobacco company investment behaviour.

Die Abschaffung der Tabakindustrie unausweichlich machen Es ist an der Zeit, von der Tabakkontrolle zur vollständigen Abschaffung der Tabakindustrie überzugehen.

Mehr dazu: www.alkoholpolitik.de/konkret/taba...

Direkt zum Bericht: ash.org/wp-content/u...

#tobaccoendgame #tobaccocontrol

At the past two German Conferences for #Tobaccocontrol we listened to important Black voices from #Africa:

Brenda from #Zambia & Donald from #Malawi , thank you for sharing your views and experiences!;🙏🏻

Let's continue to listen, learn, support and honour Black voices! 👂👁️🧠🤝💐

#BlackHistoryMonth

Tobacco Control from Geneva to Heidelberg - unfairtobacco Tobacco control needs many voices: young people in Geneva, health and policy experts in Heidelberg

Thank you, Brenda, for sharing insights into #BigTobacco 's strategies to undermine #tobaccocontrol in tobacco growing countries like #Zambia:
unfairtobacco.org/en/tobacco-control-from-geneva-to-heidelberg/#/international

#blackhistorymonth

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Lebanon's General Directorate of Customs in Tripoli intercepted a large shipment of smuggled tobacco products, initiating legal action against those involved. This operation emphasizes the fight against smuggling affecting the economy and public health.

#Smuggling #TobaccoControl #Lebanon

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The Lebanese Tobacco and Taffia Administration intensified efforts against smuggled tobacco products. Recent raids in Tripoli seized illegal electronic cigarettes and shisha tobacco, leading to legal actions against offenders now under judicial review.

#Lebanon #TobaccoControl #Smuggling

💫 Are you interested in finding out more about the #PublicHealth research we do at the @uniofbath.bsky.social?

Sign up to the new newsletter from the @centre21cpubhealth.bsky.social for the latest on #TobaccoControl and the Commercial Determinants of Health #CDoH.

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The Lebanese Tobacco Administration has ramped up efforts against smuggled tobacco, seizing counterfeit molasses tobacco in a recent operation. This highlights Lebanon's struggle with illicit trade affecting businesses and public health. #Lebanon #TobaccoControl #IllegalTrade

TCRG members will be attending and presenting at the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco annual meeting in Baltimore from 4 to 7 March.

Researchers from TCRG will present their work at the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco annual meeting. @srn-t.bsky.social

We look forward to connecting with colleagues from across the international #TobaccoControl community.

www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

#SRNT2026 #PublicHealthResearch

Varenicline and Cytisine Toolkit for London Helping local systems to implement effective supply pathways.

Smokefree, Varenicline + Cytisinicline Webinar
The recording of the recent webinar around prescription only medications available through Smoke Free is available here:
www.londontobaccoalliance.org.uk/resources/va...

#publichealth #smokingcessation #tobaccocontrol

Role of trade associations in managing conflict between US cigarette and smokeless tobacco industries Objective The merging of US smokeless tobacco (SLT) and cigarette industries in the early 2000s was highly predictable based on cigarette manufacturers’ long-standing interest in developing SLT produc...

Paper Alert! Using the Truth Tobacco Industry Documents, authors investigate the role of trade associations in managing conflict between the US cigarette and smokeless tobacco industries. #TobaccoControl #PublicHealth #archives
tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/earl...

Fantastic to share an award with Pavee Point using photovoice to study quitting smoking and nicotine/ vapes @ucddublin.bsky.social @researchireland.ie #tobaccoControl

MCTC calls for higher tobacco taxes to support Malaysia’s ‘Endgame 2045’ anti-smoking target KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) has urged the government to increase excise duties on tobacco products, describing the move as a critical measure to reduce smoking rates and support Malaysia’s long-term goal of achieving a smoke-free generation by 2045. Its president, Prof Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, said raising tobacco …

MCTC calls for higher tobacco taxes to support Malaysia’s ‘Endgame 2045’ anti-smoking target #TobaccoControl #Endgame2045 #AntiSmoking #HealthPolicy #Malaysia

Tax hike, comprehensive enforcement important to reduce smoking habits – MCTC KUALA LUMPUR: Increasing tobacco excise tax is among the most effective measures to reduce smoking habits, in addition to comprehensive enforcement towards achieving the Endgame 2045 goal , according to the Malaysian Tobacco Control Council (MCTC). MCTC President Professor Dr M. Murallitharan said tax increases were among the most effective public health policy instruments to reduce smoking habits, especially among young people and low-income groups who were more price-sensitive. “However, to ensure that the price increase is truly effective and not manipulated by the illegal market, comprehensive and coordinated enforcement must be the main basis for its implementation,” he said […]

Tax hike, comprehensive enforcement important to reduce smoking habits – MCTC #TobaccoControl #PublicHealth #TaxHike #SmokingCessation #YouthSmoking

We are excited to share that individual country #slidedecks w/ findings from the 4️⃣th #CigaretteTaxScorecard are now live!

These are a useful resource for #researchers, advocates, & other stakeholders in the #tobaccocontrol community.

Access them here 👇
www.economicsforhealth.org/cigarette-ta...