Machine learning applications in tobacco research: a scoping review
Conclusions
ML represents a powerful tool that could advance the research and policy decision-making of tobacco control. Further opportunities should be explored. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Fu, R., Kundu, A., Mitsakakis, N., Elton-Marshall, T., Wang, W., Hill, S., Bondy, S. J., Hamilton, H., Selby, P., Schwartz, R., Chaiton, M. O. Tags: Review Source Type: research
Smokers awareness of filter ventilation, and how they believe it affects them: findings from the ITC Four Country Survey
This study explores current levels of awareness of filter ventilation and current understanding of its effects in these four countries.
Methods
We used data from the 2018 wave of the ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey with samples from USA, England, Canada and Australia. Analyses were conducted initially on a weighted sample of 11 844, and subsequently on 7541 daily FMC smokers.
Findings
Only 40.3% of all respondents reported being aware of filter ventilation. Among daily FMC smokers, only 9.4% believed their cigarettes had filter ventilation. Believing that their usual cigarettes are smoother was positively asso...
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: King, B., Borland, R., Le Grande, M., O'Connor, R., Fong, G., McNeill, A., Hatsukami, D., Cummings, M. Tags: Editor's choice Original research Source Type: research
Own-price and cross-price elasticities of demand for cigarettes and waterpipe tobacco in three Eastern Mediterranean countries: a volumetric choice experiment
Conclusions
These results serve as a strong evidence base for developing and implementing fiscal policies for tobacco control in the Eastern Mediterranean region that address cigarettes and waterpipe tobacco products. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chalak, A., Nakkash, R., Abu-Rmeileh, N. M. E., Khader, Y. S., Jawad, M., Mostafa, A., Abla, R., Louviere, J., Salloum, R. G. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research
Analysis of the illicit tobacco market in Georgia in response to fiscal and non-fiscal tobacco control measures
Conclusion
No evidence of a country-wide increase in illicit cigarette trade was found after non-fiscal tobacco measures took effect and cigarette taxes increased. Relatively high illicit cigarette consumption in Zugdidi highlights the role of disputed territories and border administration in illicit cigarette supply. Substitution towards roll-your-own tobacco after manufactured cigarette taxes increased demonstrates the importance of equalising taxes on tobacco products to maximise public health benefits. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Little, M., Ross, H., Bakhturidze, G., Kachkachishvili, I. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research
Primary care-based smoking cessation treatment and subsequent healthcare service utilisation: a matched cohort study of smokers using linked administrative healthcare data
Conclusions
Patients who enrolled in smoking cessation treatment offered through primary care clinics in Ontario displayed a modest but significantly greater rate of outpatient visits, ED visits and hospitalisations over a 5-year follow-up period. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Baliunas, D., Selby, P., de Oliveira, C., Kurdyak, P., Rosella, L., Zawertailo, L., Fu, L., Sutradhar, R. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research
Making smoking history: temporal changes in support for a future smoking ban and increasing taxes in the general population of Denmark
Conclusion
This study indicates a readiness to support a future smoking ban and increasing tobacco taxes. Support for a future smoking ban has increased from 2013 to 2017 among both young people and adults. By 2017, about half of the population supported a future smoking ban and increasing tobacco taxes. Findings may help inform policy-making related to endgame strategies. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Toxvaerd, C. G., Pisinger, C., Lykke, M. B., Lau, C. J. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
E-cigarette manufacturers compliance with clinical trial reporting expectations: a case series of registered trials by Juul Labs
Discussion
Our findings raise substantial concerns regarding these trials. Clinicians, public health professionals, and the public cannot make informed choices about the benefits or hazards of e-cigarettes if the results of clinical trials are not completely and transparently reported. Clarification and potential enforcement of reporting laws may be required. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: DeVito, N. J., Drysdale, H., McKee, M., Goldacre, B. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Characterisation of vaping liquids used in vaping devices across four countries: results from an analysis of selected vaping liquids reported by users in the 2016 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey
Conclusions
VP composition, particularly with respect to nicotine and flavouring, varies by country, likely reflecting both marketplace preferences and country-specific regulations. There are differences between nicotine levels claimed on the package and actual levels, particularly in England. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Fix, B. V., OConnor, R. J., Goniewicz, M. L., Leigh, N. L., Cummings, M., Hitchman, S. C., Fong, G. T., el Nahas, G., Hammond, D., McNeill, A., Borland, R., King, B., Palumbo, M. N. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research
Effect of a hypothetical modified risk tobacco product claim on heated tobacco product use intention and perceptions in young adults
Discussion
The hypothetical MRTP claim may lower young adults’ HTP harm perceptions compared with cigarettes but may not change HTP use intention overall or differentially for cigarette smokers. The larger effect on HTP use intention among e-cigarette users than non-users raises the question of whether MRTP claims may promote HTP use or HTP and e-cigarette dual use among young e-cigarette users. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chen-Sankey, J. C., Kechter, A., Barrington-Trimis, J., McConnell, R., Krueger, E. A., Cruz, T. B., Unger, J. B., Chaffee, B. W., Leventhal, A. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Effects of electronic cigarettes and hookah (waterpipe) use on home air quality
Conclusions
Use of e-cigarettes or hookah increases air pollution in homes. For hookah, increases in PM2.5 penetrated even into rooms adjacent to where smoking occurs. Extending smoke-free rules inside homes to include e-cigarette and hookah products is needed to protect household members and visitors from passive exposure to harmful aerosols and gases. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Shearston, J. A., Eazor, J., Lee, L., Vilcassim, M. J. R., Reed, T. A., Ort, D., Weitzman, M., Gordon, T. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Promoting convergence and closing gaps: a blueprint for the revision of the European Union Tobacco Tax Directive
Conclusion
To promote price convergence and close the price gap between FM and RYO, the revised TTD should ensure minimum FM taxes track a measure of their average EU price, and RYO taxes are related to FM taxes. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lopez-Nicolas, A., Branston, J. R. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research
Trends in e-cigarette brands, devices and the nicotine profile of products used by youth in England, Canada and the USA: 2017-2019
Conclusions
The use of high-nicotine salt-based products is associated with greater symptoms of dependence, including JUUL and other higher-nicotine brands. Greater use of high-nicotine salt-based products may account for recent increases in the frequency of vaping among youth in Canada and the USA. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hammond, D., Reid, J. L., Burkhalter, R., O'Connor, R. J., Goniewicz, M. L., Wackowski, O. A., Thrasher, J. F., Hitchman, S. C. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
'If I hadnt seen this picture, I'd be smoking--perceptions about innovations in health warnings for cigarette packages in Brazil: a focus group study
Conclusion
Introducing innovative components in health warnings can catch consumers’ attention but considering that the interviewees encountered difficulties interpreting textual warnings about toxic constituents in cigarettes, the study reinforces the importance of adopting direct language and pictures, instead of text, which can visually transmit the warning messages and the use of specific wording that generates proximity between the emitter and receiver. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Perez, C. d. A., Camacho, L. A. B., Mendes, F. L., Oliveira da Silva, A. L., Figueiredo, V. C., Latuf, G. M. d. O., Fernandes, A. M. M. S., Albertassi, P. G. D., Castello Branco, P. A., Branco, P. F., Piras, S. S., Suarez, M. C. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Effects of advertising features on smokers and non-smokers perceptions of a reduced nicotine cigarette modified risk tobacco product
Conclusions
Disclaimer content may effectively inform consumers about addiction risk of a new RNC cigarette MRTP, and further inform non-smokers about health risks. This element, however, had little effect on perceived health risks among smokers, among whom the Moonlight product name was associated with health risk misperceptions similar to the banned ‘light’ descriptor. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mercincavage, M., Pacek, L. R., Thrasher, J., Cappella, J. N., Delnevo, C., Donny, E. C., Strasser, A. A. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Worldwide news and comment
All articles written by Karen Evans-Reeves and John Baker unless otherwise attributed. Ideas and items for News Analysis should be sent to k.a.evans-reeves@bath.ac.uk GLOBAL New Year, new framework convention alliance On November 1, 2022 the Framework Convention Alliance (FCA) officially rebranded as the Global Alliance for Tobacco Control (GATC). The Framework Convention Alliance was originally created in 1999 and was later more formally established in 2003. Today, the Alliance is the only global network dedicated solely to implementing the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) and serves as the leading ...
Source: Tobacco Control - December 14, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Evans-Reeves, K., Baker, J. Tags: TC News analysis Source Type: research
