Canadian Government Restrictions on E-Cigarette Marketing Lower Use
The percentage of youth surveyed who reported noticing e-cigarette promotions often or very often approximately doubled between 2017 and 2019.
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Short-Term Secondhand Smoke Exposure Effects in Asthma vs COPD
Short-term secondhand smoke exposure had a significant effect on pulmonary function in women with asthma, but not in patients with COPD.
Smoking Linked to COVID-19 Disease Progression
The risk for COVID-19 progression is nearly double for smokers compared with nonsmokers.
Current and Former Smokers With COPD Have Risk for Cognitive Impairment
Approximately 1 in 4 current and former smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are at risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
E-Cigarette and Vaping-Associated Lung Injuries May Have Been Overlooked in the Past
Cases of e-cigarette or vaping product use–associated lung injury (EVALI) appear to have been overlooked in the past.
Removal of Juul Flavored E-Cigarette Products Likely Ineffective
Despite Juul’s voluntary removal, other sellers filled the void, while Juul saw growth among other flavors.
Regional Differences in Scale of Harm Caused by Secondhand Smoke
Large differences exist worldwide in the scale of harm caused by secondhand smoke on nonsmokers.
DEA: 2020 Drugs of Abuse Resource Guide Now Available
The guide includes information on a drug’s origin, common street names, how it is abused, what effect it has on the mind and body, what the overdose effects are, and what its legal status is in the US.
Nonsmoker Mortality Demonstrates Harm of Secondhand Smoke
One nonsmoker dies from secondhand tobacco smoke exposure for every 52 smokers.
Young Adults Using Juul More Than Non-Pod-Based E-Cigarettes
More than 50% of respondents reported using pods because they are easy to hide.
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