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Smoking behaviour, involuntary smoking, attitudes towards smoke-free legislations, and tobacco control activities in the European Union [PDF]
The six most important cost-effective policies on tobacco control can be measured by the Tobacco Control Scale (TCS). The objective of our study was to describe the correlation between the TCS and smoking prevalence, self-reported exposure to secondhand ...
Martínez Sánchez, Jose M. +35 more
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ABSTRACT The corporations that produce and profit from ultra‐processed foods (UPFs), and the regulatory conditions under which they operate, have been major contributors to the global rise of obesity and noncommunicable diseases. The aim was to map the drivers and feedback systems of the product design and marketing domains of the UPF system and to ...
Joshua Clark +7 more
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ABSTRACT Pediatric cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The etiologies of pediatric cancer are largely unknown, but environmental pesticide exposures are likely to contribute. Chronic low‐dose exposure to pesticide mixtures through drinking water is a growing concern in agricultural communities.
Grace N. VanDeSteeg +4 more
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The Economics of Smoking Bans [PDF]
While the empirical literature on smoking bans is extensive, little theory has been developed. This paper examines the welfare impact of smoking bans in an economy where smokers’ utility is reduced by a workplace/public place ban.
Ian J. Irvine, Charles A.M. de Bartolome
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Social frailty as a predictor of new onset dementia in older adults
Abstract Introduction Social frailty, defined as the loss of essential social resources, has been linked to cognitive impairment. Yet, few studies have examined whether changes in social frailty influence dementia risk or transitions along the cognitive decline continuum.
Claire Wang +8 more
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ABSTRACT Economic policy can be a powerful instrument to influence food environments and support improved diets and health. Over the past 20 years, the use of fiscal policy to improve diets has increased dramatically. This paper reviews the trajectory of policy change, and explores the ways in which research has informed three different dimensions of ...
Anne Marie Thow
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The Effect of Comprehensive Smoking Bans in European Workplaces [PDF]
In recent years many countries of the European Union (EU) have implemented comprehensive smoking bans to reduce exposure to tobacco smoke in public places and all indoor workplaces.
Lucifora, Claudio, Origo, Federica
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Assessing mortality risk in narcolepsy: Evidence from population studies
Abstract Narcolepsy is a chronic neurologic sleep disorder associated with excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, and a higher prevalence of cardiovascular and psychiatric comorbidities. While these factors may predispose individuals to adverse events, observational studies evaluating mortality in narcolepsy have yielded inconsistent results.
Nawris Alhassan +2 more
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Abstract Background and aims Swap to Stop is a government scheme to promote smoking cessation. Local authorities in England were given e‐cigarette (vape) starter kits to provide alongside behavioural support in a wide range of settings. This study evaluated (i) scheme uptake by region of England, (ii) proposed delivery settings and the type and length ...
Esther Moore +3 more
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Changes in U.S. Hospitalization and Mortality Rates Following Smoking Bans [PDF]
U.S. state and local governments are increasingly restricting smoking in public places. This paper analyzes nationally representative databases, including the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, to compare short-term changes in mortality and hospitalization ...
Kanaka D. Shetty +3 more
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