Article
Immunology
Ali Manouchehrinia, Jesse Huang, Jan Hillert, Lars Alfredsson, Tomas Olsson, Ingrid Kockum, Cris S. Constantinescu
Summary: Tobacco smoking is an important modifiable environmental risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS) risk. The study shows that at least 13% of MS cases could be prevented through the avoidance of tobacco smoking, representing a large population in absolute number.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Mahdi Sheikh, Shama Virani, Hilary A. Robbins, Lenka Foretova, Ivana Holcatova, Vladimir Janout, Jolanta Lissowska, Marie Navratilova, Anush Mukeriya, Miodrag Ognjanovic, Beata Swiatkowska, David Zaridze, Paul Brennan
Summary: This study investigated the survival and prognostic factors of surgically-resected early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in Central and Eastern Europe. The 5-year survival rate was 49.5%, and age, gender, weight loss, smoking, alcohol drinking, and tumor stage were associated with the risk of death. Smoking and alcohol drinking showed a dose-dependent association with cancer-specific mortality.
Article
Environmental Sciences
David T. Levy, Luz Maria Sanchez-Romero, Nargiz Travis, Zhe Yuan, Yameng Li, Sarah Skolnick, Jihyoun Jeon, Jamie Tam, Rafael Meza
Summary: By utilizing simulation models, the study suggests that NVP use is associated with significant reductions in smoking prevalence among younger adults, leading to the potential avoidance of a large number of smoking-related deaths in the coming decades.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Heike H. Garritsen, Andrea D. Rozema, Ien A. M. van de Goor, Anton E. Kunst
Summary: This commentary highlights the importance of implementing outdoor smoke-free policies at sports clubs in Europe. The experiences in the Netherlands demonstrate the feasibility of these policies, but there are still five key challenges that need to be addressed in order to expand their implementation across Europe.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel Tzu-Hsuan Chen, Christopher Millett, Filippos T. Filippidis
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of dual and poly-tobacco use among men was highest in Timor Leste (27.1%), Nepal (18.3%), Lesotho (13.2%), and India (9.3%). Factors associated with dual and poly-tobacco use included older age, low academic achievement, low income status, being divorced, living in urban areas, and high frequency of media use.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
David T. Levy, Luz Maria Sanchez-Romero, Yameng Li, Zhe Yuan, Nargiz Travis, Martin J. Jarvis, Jamie Brown, Ann McNeill
Summary: An indirect simulation model suggests substantial reductions in smoking prevalence in England from 2012-2019 coinciding with the growth in nicotine vaping product use.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah Mahdjoub, Megane Heron, Ramchandar Gomajee, Simon Ducarroz, Maria Melchior, Fabienne El-Khoury Lesueur
Summary: A nationwide survey in France showed that, despite tobacco-control measures, immigrants from Africa and the Middle East had a slightly higher smoking prevalence compared to non-immigrants in 2017. This suggests that tobacco-control measures may have widened smoking inequalities related to migrant status.
Article
Substance Abuse
Rijo M. John, Praveen Sinha, Vineet Gill Munish, Fikru T. Tullu
Summary: According to this study, the total economic costs attributable to tobacco use in India for individuals aged 35 years and older in 2017-2018 amount to INR 1773.4 billion (US $27.5 billion), with direct costs accounting for 22% and indirect costs accounting for 78%. Men bear 91% of the total costs, with smoking contributing 74% and smokeless tobacco use contributing 26% of the costs.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandra Giraldo-Osorio, Monica Perez-Rios, Julia Rey-Brandariz, Leonor Varela-Lema, Agustin Montes, Adriana Rodriguez-R, Nerea Mourino, Alberto Ruano-Ravina
Summary: Various studies estimating smoking-attributable mortality (SAM) have been conducted in South American countries, with Argentina having the highest number of estimates. Regardless of the country and time period, male smokers consistently show higher SAM figures than female smokers. The burden of SAM is highest for cardiovascular diseases in the region. Further research is needed to update the impact of smoking on all countries across South America for effective policy-making.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Armando Peruga, Maria Jose Lopez, Cristina Martinez, Esteve Fernandez
Summary: Noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, account for almost 70% of global deaths, with smoking as a common risk factor. The introduction of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control has led to significant reductions in smoking prevalence and secondhand smoke exposure, but challenges still remain in further reducing smoking rates and implementing effective tobacco control policies.
MOLECULAR ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kazuya Taira, Takahiro Itaya, Sumio Fujita
Summary: This study successfully predicted smoking prevalence by prefecture and sex in Japan using Internet search trends. The findings suggest that tobacco-related search queries in internet search engines can predict smoking prevalence, enabling the development of low-cost, timely, and crisis-resistant health indicators for improved public health.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kamal Sadeghi, Jalal Poorolajal, Amin Doosti-Irani
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of modifiable risk factors for tuberculosis (TB) and their related population attributable fraction (PAF) in the marginal population of Markazi province, Iran. The study found that poor nutrition, secondhand smoke, smoking, lack of BCG vaccination, and diabetes are the main prevalent modifiable risk factors for TB.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chayutthaphong Chaisai, Kednapa Thavorn, Somkiat Wattanasirichaigoon, Suthat Rungruanghiranya, Araya Thongphiew, Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Shaun Wen Huey Lee, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk
Summary: The multidisciplinary smoking cessation clinics in Thailand have been proven effective in helping smokers quit smoking. The clinics had a higher success rate for smokers with cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study suggests that including multidisciplinary smoking cessation clinics in the universal health care benefits package would be beneficial.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Frances B. Maguire, Ani S. Movsisyan, Cyllene R. Morris, Arti Parikh-Patel, Theresa H. M. Keegan, Elisa K. Tong
Summary: California's tobacco control efforts have played a significant role in reducing cancer mortality. Smoking accounts for a higher proportion of cancer deaths than previously estimated.
Article
Substance Abuse
Yurdhina Meilissa, Dhanie Nugroho, Nurul N. H. W. Luntungan, Teguh Dartanto
Summary: This study estimates the economic costs of smoking in Indonesia and finds that it is a waste of resources and a burden on the national health insurance system. Therefore, the government needs to increase tobacco taxes to counter the negative effects of smoking consumption.
Article
Substance Abuse
Beladenta Amalia, Xiaoqiu Liu, Alessandra Lugo, Marcela Fu, Anna Odone, Piet A. van den Brandt, Sean Semple, Luke Clancy, Joan B. Soriano, Esteve Fernandez, Silvano Gallus
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence, duration, and determinants of exposure to secondhand aerosol from e-cigarettes in various indoor settings across 12 European countries. Results showed that 16.0% of e-cigarette non-users were exposed to SHA at least weekly, with a median exposure duration of 43 min/day. Exposure was more likely in certain groups such as men, younger age groups, higher education levels, past e-cigarette users, current smokers, those perceiving SHA harmless, and in countries with higher e-cigarette use prevalence.
Article
Allergy
Sheila Keogan, Tamara Alonso, Salome Sunday, Olena Tigova, Esteve Fernandez, Maria Jose Lopez, Silvano Gallus, Sean Semple, Ana Tzortzi, Roberto Boffi, Giuseppe Gorini, Angel Lopez-Nicolas, Cornel Radu-Loghin, Joan B. Soriano, Luke Clancy
Summary: The study found that acute short-term exposure to secondhand smoke had a statistically significant effect on spirometry in female asthma patients, but did not significantly modify spirometric indices in COPD patients 24 hours later.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jaana M. Kinnunen, Arja H. Rimpela, Pirjo L. Lindfors, Luke Clancy, Joana Alves, Laura Hoffmann, Matthias Richter, Anton E. Kunst, Vincent Lorant
Summary: The study found significant variations in adolescent e-cigarette use across EU countries, with boys more likely to be exclusive e-cigarette and dual-use users. Lower academic achievement, parental smoking, and peer smoking were identified as common positive correlates across all categories of use.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Respiratory System
Luke Clancy
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Aukje E. J. Mertens, Anton E. Kunst, Vincent Lorant, Joana Alves, Arja Rimpela, Luke Clancy, Mirte A. G. Kuipers
Summary: This study aimed to describe smoking cessation attempts and success among adolescents in Europe and explore the association with school policy and programmes. The results showed that a majority of students had attempted to quit smoking during adolescence, with half of them succeeding. Additionally, quit attempts and quit success were inversely associated with alcohol use, parental smoking, and friend smoking.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Joan Hanafin, Salome Sunday, Luke Clancy
Summary: The study found that the use of e-cigarettes among Irish teenagers is on the rise, and is associated with factors such as smoking, parental education level, and risk perception. Recommendations include emphasizing the role of parents and the risks of e-cigarette use in health education to reduce teenage e-cigarette use.
TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca M. F. Hewer, Sarah Hill, Amanda Amos
Summary: The study found that adolescents access tobacco through various means, utilizing different personal capitals, with culture and social habits playing a key role. In order to effectively limit adolescent access to tobacco, multi-pronged, culturally informed approaches that consider the lived experiences of adolescent smokers are more likely to succeed.
QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah O. Nogueira, Marcela Fu, Alessandra Lugo, Olena Tigova, Elisabet Henderson, Maria Jose Lopez, Luke Clancy, Sean Semple, Joan B. Soriano, Esteve Fernandez, Silvano Gallus
Summary: This study found that the majority of European adults, including a large proportion of smokers, are supportive of implementing smoke-free legislation in indoor settings and extending it to selected outdoor settings. Support for smoke-free legislation is primarily influenced by the countries' prevalence of secondhand smoke exposure and reported smoking in each setting.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Silvano Gallus, Alessandra Lugo, Xiaoqiu Liu, Elisa Borroni, Luke Clancy, Giuseppe Gorini, Maria Jose Lopez, Anna Odone, Krzysztof Przewozniak, Olena Tigova, Piet A. van den Brandt, Constantine Vardavas, Esteve Fernandez
Summary: HTP use was limited among the general population in Europe, but the dual use of these products, high use among younger generations, and interest of non-smokers are concerning and require close monitoring.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Brendan P. McDonnell, Patrick Dicker, Sheila Keogan, Luke Clancy, Carmen Regan
Summary: This study tested the efficacy of the smoking cessation Through Optimization of clinical care in Pregnancy (STOP) clinic as a pathway for smoking cessation in pregnancy. The results showed that women attending the STOP clinic were more likely to quit smoking and smoked fewer cigarettes daily at the time of delivery. However, the intervention did not alter postpartum relapse rates.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Silvano Gallus, Marco Scala, Irene Possenti, Carlotta Micaela Jarach, Luke Clancy, Esteve Fernandez, Giuseppe Gorini, Giulia Carreras, Maria Chiara Malevolti, Alison Commar, Ranti Fayokun, Hebe N. Gouda, Vinayak M. Prasad, Alessandra Lugo
Summary: This study provides up-to-date evidence that current and former smokers have a higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalization, severity, and mortality compared to never-smokers. Quitting smoking can help prevent serious outcomes of COVID-19.
EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joan Hanafin, Salome Sunday, Luke Clancy
Summary: The study found that adolescent e-cigarette use is influenced by multiple social factors. Male, younger, sport-playing, and higher-educated adolescents are more likely to use e-cigarettes. Additionally, adolescents who smoke, binge drink, use cannabis problematically, and have friends who get drunk are also more likely to use e-cigarettes.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH-HEIDELBERG
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Medicine, General & Internal
Salome Sunday, Joan Hanafin, Luke Clancy
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Medicine, General & Internal
Salome Sunday, Luke Clancy, Joan Hanafin
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Medicine, General & Internal
Stanley D. W. Miller, Edward Moloney, Emmet O'Brien, Hilary McLoughlin, Angela Radley, Lisa Glynn, Suzanne McCormack, Luke Clancy
IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)