GSTHR Report Finds Vapes Help Smokers Quit in New Zealand

GSTHR Briefing Paper Showcases Aotearoa New Zealand’s Smoking Cessation Success Through Vaping

The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction (GSTHR), a project from public health agency Knowledge·Action·Change (KAC), has released its latest Briefing Paper, which sheds light on Aotearoa New Zealand’s remarkable journey towards achieving “smokefree” status. The report, titled “Pro-consumer laws and an endorsement for vaping: why smoking is disappearing in Aotearoa New Zealand,” showcases the country’s rapid embrace of vaping as a critical tool in reducing smoking rates and provides valuable insights for other countries seeking to tackle the global smoking epidemic.

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CoEHAR Catania Study Confirms E-Cigarettes’ Effectiveness for Smoking Cessation

A recent review conducted by the In Silico research team, a project led by the Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction (CoEHAR) at the University of Catania, has found that e-cigarettes are more effective compared to other treatments used for smoking cessation.

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Study Reveals Sharp Rise in Vaping Among Ex-Smokers, Fueled by Disposable E-Cigarettes

A recent study published in the journal BMC Medicine1 by researchers at University College London sheds light on the growing trend of vaping among ex-smokers in England over the past decade. The study, which analyzed data from 2013 to 2024, found a significant increase in vaping prevalence, particularly among younger adults. This rise coincides with the growing popularity of disposable e-cigarettes and shifting social trends.

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Oklahoma Ranks 8th in U.S. for Underage Vaping, New Study Reveals

Addiction Treatment Specialists Analyze Data, Call for Stricter Regulations to Protect Youth

A recent study conducted by addiction treatment specialists at The Freedom Center has identified Oklahoma as the eighth-largest underage vaping hotspot in the United States. The study analyzed data from the American Lung Association, revealing that approximately 21.7% of Oklahoma teens use e-cigarettes.

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University of Michigan Study Explores Reasons Behind Teen Vaping

A new study from the University of Michigan has shed light on the primary reasons why teenagers engage in vaping. The study, titled “Reasons for Vaping Among U.S. Adolescents,” analyzed data from in-school surveys of U.S. students in eighth, tenth, and 12th grades, revealing a complex mix of factors driving the vaping trend.

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Smoking to Vaping Switch Improves Respiratory Health

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A new study published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research by Oxford University Press reveals that individuals who switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping experience improved respiratory health. However, those who begin using electronic cigarettes while continuing to smoke regular cigarettes do not report any improvement in respiratory symptoms.

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Germany Youth E-Cigarette Use Rises, Study Reveals Concerns

A new study on smoking behavior, published in the international journal Addiction on November 4, 2024, by researchers from the University Hospital Düsseldorf, reveals that e-cigarette use in Germany is on the rise, particularly among young people. The study also found that the number of people who smoke traditional cigarettes remains high.

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Wealthy Children More Likely to Vape Before 16, Study Finds

The Social Mobility Commission1, an independent government body, has found that children aged 11 to 15 from wealthier families are more likely to vape, drink alcohol, and use illegal drugs compared to their less affluent peers. The commission analyzed NHS data and expressed deep concern over the findings, although they could not identify the underlying causes.

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Study Reveals One Million Never-Smokers in England Now Vape, Prompting Calls for Stricter Regulation

A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health journal has found that one million people in England now vape despite never having been regular smokers, a seven-fold increase in just three years. This alarming trend has prompted health experts to call for stricter regulation of e-cigarettes.

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Study Finds Nicotine Pouches is A Growing Threat to Gen Z

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A recent study commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) has identified oral nicotine pouches as a new threat luring Gen Z to nicotine addiction. The study found that while about half of adults can identify cigarettes and e-cigarettes, only one in four would recognize oral nicotine pouches, which are gaining popularity among teens and young adults. Read more