Pro-smoking apps for smartphones in the Republic of Korea: prevalence and potential risks
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018 Background Smartphone has become a main part of our daily lives, and its impact on human behavior has been extensively studied. In Korea, 8 out of 10 people have their own smartphone and download 48 applications on average to get and share information ...
Jae Hyung Kong +3 more
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E-cigarette use, nicotine addiction and intention to quit among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong [PDF]
, 2015 Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesPoster Discussion 28. E-cigarettes: Evidence and Analysis: no. PD-924-20BACKGROUND: Although some studies have shown beneficial effects of e-cigarettes on smoking cessation in adults, less is known ...
Ho, SY, Lam, TH, Leung, LT, Wang, MP
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Promoting cessation and a tobacco free future: willingness of pharmacy students at the University of Lagos, Nigeria [PDF]
, 2009 Background Tobacco use is projected to cause nearly 450 million deaths worldwide during the next 50 years. Health professionals can have a critical role in reducing tobacco use.
Aina, Bolajoko A +3 more
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Exposure to tobacco in video games and smoking in Argentina
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018 Background Our objective was to assess whether exposure to tobacco in videogames is associated with smoking in adolescents from Argentina. Methods We performed a cross-sectional study with 3,646 s middle school students from public and private schools
Raul Mejia +5 more
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Smoking cessation telephone counseling for youth: effective regardless of recruitment methods? [PDF]
, 2015 Poster Discussion 64. De-norrmalising Tobacco for Women and Children: no. PD-1351-21Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesBACKGROUND: Proactive telephone counseling appears effective for smoking cessation in youth and passive recruitment
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Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018 Background In Hong Kong, only 18.9% of current smokers have tried smoking cessation services and most smokers (83.2%) quit without any assistance, which is less well studied. Physical activity may reduce tobacco cravings hence increase quitting.
Zhi-Ming Mai +4 more
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Smoking family, paternal smoking at home and saliva cotinine levels of young children in Hong Kong [PDF]
, 2015 Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesPoster Discussion 25. Smoke-Free Environments and Second-Hand Smoke: Changing the Norm: no. PD-890-20BACKGROUND: Prevalence of smoking in Hong Kong (all 10.7%, male 19.1%, female 3.1%) is among the ...
Chan, SSC +4 more
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Local level action on FCTC Article 5.3 in Bangladesh
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018 Background and challenges to implementation Throughout Bangladesh, the tobacco industry regularly organizes events and parties to which it invites government officials and sponsors local events.
Sharmin Akter +3 more
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Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2018 Background Smoking is highly prevalent in Pakistan claiming lives of over 100,000 individuals every year. A significant proportion of smokers makes quit attempt each year but 97.4% fails to quit successfully.
Kanwal Shaheen, Haleema Masud
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Positive reactions to third-hand smoke exposure are associated with smoking susceptibility among young children in Hong Kong [PDF]
, 2015 Poster Discussion 43. Monitoring the Impact of FCTC Implementation: no. PD-1089-21Conference Theme: Tobacco and Non-Communicable DiseasesBACKGROUND: Positive reactions to the first cigarette and secondhand smoke (SHS) predict future smoking. Whether such
Chen, J, Ho, SY, Lam, TH, Wang, MP
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