New editor at the most exciting time in tobacco control
When I was appointed the third Editor-in-Chief of Tobacco Control in 2009, I did not foresee that the new role I was about to undertake would become a high point of my career. I did not yet completely realise the abundant opportunities I would have to help junior and less-experienced authors develop and publish their work, to curate the scientific and analytic literature that influences the field, and to call out and opine on emerging and contested issues in the field. Now, after many joyous, vexing, overloaded and exciting years of editing, I am ready to step down, leaving the top specialty journal in the field in capable...
Source: Tobacco Control - October 19, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Malone, R. E. Tags: Open access Editorial Source Type: research
Beware big tobacco bearing gifts: tobacco industry corporate social responsibility activities in Greece
This report highlights recent CSR activities by Papastratos, the Greek subsidiary of Philip Morris International (PMI).4 During the pandemic, Papastratos has been involved in various activities described by the company as CSR, which have given the company a platform to promote its activities and speak directly to the Greek government. The company’s largest initiative focused on supporting small retail businesses.5 To this direction, Papastratos has committed 10 million euros and collaborated with technology companies to... (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Taravira, N. A., Laurence, L., Filippidis, F. T. Tags: Industry watch Source Type: research
Widening sexual orientation inequities in smoking among older adults in the USA, 2015-2019
A recent editorial in Tobacco Control noted the neglect of older adults in the field of tobacco control, arguing that we must do better.1 This research letter seeks to answer that call and amplify its message by assessing what is missed in health equity research when older adults are ignored in another area of inequity: differences in smoking by sexual orientation.2 3 Older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults often have been rendered invisible in popular culture with detrimental effects.4 While evidence clearly shows LGB adults overall have higher risk of smoking than their heterosexual counterparts,2 research and inter...
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yang, J., Lee, J. G. L. Tags: Letter Source Type: research
Promoting convergence and closing gaps using affordability-based minimum taxes: an illustration using the European Union Tobacco Tax Directive
Conclusions
Such results show an affordability criterion could be a potentially fruitful complement to the tax reforms proposed in earlier research. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Branston, J. R., Lopez-Nicolas, A. Tags: Open access Brief report Source Type: research
Legislative provisions for standardised tobacco packaging and changes in public support in 27 European countries
Conclusions
Public support for standardised packaging regulations increased in countries implementing and legislating for these measures, particularly among non-smokers. An overall increase in support provides reassurance for policymakers defending policy action on tobacco packaging, as well as for those seeking to implement standardised packaging in their own countries. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: KC, S., Filippidis, F. T., Laverty, A. A. Tags: Brief report Source Type: research
Monitoring compliance with Senegals tobacco products packaging and labelling requirements 6 months after implementation of the law
Conclusions
AFRO countries have made substantial progress in adopting comprehensive tobacco control laws that bring them closer into alignment with the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. This study found areas of effective implementation of FCTC recommended packaging and labelling requirements, as well as areas in need of stronger enforcement. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sagna, M. B., Rosemeyer, M. C., Ba, O., Diouf, F., Walter, K., Camara Bityeki, B., Carmona, M. G., Sebrie, E. M. Tags: Brief report Source Type: research
Transitions to smokeless tobacco use among adult cigarette smokers in the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study, Waves 3-5 (2015-2019)
Conclusions
Very few cigarette smokers transition to smokeless tobacco use, and among those who do, dual use is more common than exclusive smokeless tobacco use. Further, the majority of exclusive cigarette smokers who transition to dual use at Wave 4 continue smoking cigarettes at Wave 5, either as dual users or as exclusive smokers. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jackson, R. A., Ren, C., Coleman, B., Day, H. R., Chang, C. M., Kofie, J., Rivers, D., Kanel, M., Ambrose, B. K. Tags: Open access Brief report Source Type: research
Cigarette smoking and misperceived norms among adults in rural Uganda: a population-based study
Conclusions
Most adults overestimated cigarette smoking frequency among village peers. Men who incorrectly believed that frequent smoking was the norm were more likely to engage in frequent smoking themselves. Applying a ‘social norms approach’ intervention by promoting existing healthy norms may prevent smoking initiation or motivate reductions in smoking among men in rural Uganda. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Perkins, J. M., Kakuhikire, B., Baguma, C., Evans, C. Q., Rasmussen, J. D., Satinsky, E. N., Kyokunda, V., Juliet, M., Ninsiima, I., Bangsberg, D. R., Tsai, A. C. Tags: Brief report Source Type: research
Spinning a global web: tactics used by Big Tobacco to attract children at tobacco points-of-sale
We report findings from monitoring cigarette advertising and promotion at points-of-sale near schools and playgrounds in 42 countries, the majority low-income and middle-income. Four strategies were detected across most of these countries: (1) display of cigarettes near snacks, sweets and sugary drinks, (2) placement of cigarette advertisements near the eye-level of children, (3) advertisements and display of flavoured cigarettes and (4) sale of single sticks of cigarettes. These advertising and promotional tactics target children and youth and demonstrate that multinational tobacco companies use similar strategies to prom...
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Brown, J. L., Rosen, D., Carmona, M. G., Parra, N., Hurley, M., Cohen, J. E. Tags: Open access Special communication Source Type: research
Tobacco company agreements with tobacco retailers for price discounts and prime placement of products and advertising: a scoping review
Conclusions
Contracts are prevalent around the world and handsomely incentivise tobacco retailers in exchange for substantial manufacturer control of tobacco product availability, placement, pricing and promotion in the retail setting. Contracts allow tobacco companies to promote their products and undermine tobacco control efforts in the retail setting through discounted prices, promotions and highly visible placement of marketing materials and products. Policy recommendations include banning tobacco manufacturer contracts and retailer incentives along with more transparent reporting of contract incentives given to retail...
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Reimold, A. E., Lee, J. G. L., Ribisl, K. M. Tags: Open access Review Source Type: research
Flavours and flavourings in waterpipe products: a comparison between tobacco, herbal molasses and steam stones
Conclusions
This study is the first to present a waterpipe tobacco flavour wheel, providing a quick overview of waterpipe tobacco flavours and thereby aiding communication among experts around the globe. GC–MS analysis revealed that the most prevalent flavourings are present in similar levels in herbal and tobacco waterpipe products. Banning flavourings in all waterpipe products would be a good strategy to reduce waterpipe smoking among youth. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Bakker-'t Hart, I. M. E., Bakker, F., Pennings, J. L. A., Weibolt, N., Eising, S., Talhout, R. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research
Ex ante evaluation of the impact of tobacco control policy measures aimed at the point of sale in the Netherlands
Conclusion
A display ban and a sales ban in small outlets will contribute most to reducing tobacco outlet visibility and availability, assuming that no market shift towards other tobacco outlets will take place. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: van Deelen, T. R. D., Kunst, A. E., van den Putte, B., Veldhuizen, E. M., Kuipers, M. A. G. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research
Uncovering the advertising and promotional strategies of tobacco companies in Cambodia: recall of below-the-line marketing among young male smokers
Conclusion
This study provides evidence that illegal below-the-line marketing is still occurring in Cambodia, and increased monitoring and enforcement of advertising restrictions is needed. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Stubbs, T., White, V. M., Kong, M., Toumbourou, J. W. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Spatial analysis of tobacco outlet density on secondhand smoke exposure and asthma health among children in Baltimore City
Conclusions
Increased tobacco outlet density is associated with higher levels of bedroom air nicotine and serum cotinine. Increasing levels of SHS exposure (air nicotine and serum cotinine) are associated with less controlled childhood asthma. In Baltimore City, the health of children with asthma is adversely impacted in neighbourhoods where tobacco outlets are concentrated. The implications of our findings can inform community-level interventions to address these health disparities. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kaviany, P., Senter, J. P., Collaco, J. M., Corrigan, A. E., Brigham, E., Wood, M., Woo, H., Liu, C., Koehl, R., Galiatsatos, P., Koehler, K., Hansel, N., McCormack, M. Tags: Editor's choice Original research Source Type: research
Differential impact of the Canadian point-of-sale tobacco display bans on quit attempts and smoking cessation outcomes by sex, income and education: longitudinal findings from the ITC Canada Survey
Conclusion
POS bans are associated with increased smoking cessation overall and more quit attempts among women than men. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - August 17, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Usidame, B., Xie, Y., Thrasher, J. F., Lozano, P., Elliott, M. R., Fong, G. T., Fleischer, N. L. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
