Abstract

Background

This study quantified the potential reach of Internet smoking cessation interventions to support calculations of potential population impact (reach × effectiveness). Using a nationally representative survey, we calculated the number and proportion of adult smokers that look for cessation assistance online each year.

Methods

Five waves (2005, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) of the National Cancer Institute’s Health Information National Trends Survey were examined. The survey asked US adults whether they ever go online to use the Internet, World Wide Web, or email and had used...

In 2007, Kenya enacted the Tobacco Control Act, which is the principal tobacco control law in the country. The 2007 law includes prohibition of smoking in public places, ban on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, and packaging and labeling of tobacco products. This comprehensive law bans virtually all direct and indirect forms of advertising and promotion of tobacco products, including points of sale (POS) advertising and promotion such as product stacking or product displays of any kind or size. There are few exceptions among the regulated forms of tobacco advertising and...

The 2018 E-Cigarette Summit took place on the 15th of November in London. 

The aim of the event is to bring together scientists, policy makers, medical and public health professionals from around the world to examine the latest evidence and debate and discuss issues around e-cigarettes.

This year’s summit covered a wide range of subjects and prominent professionals and within the field addressed important questions.

Powerpoint presentations and video recordings of the key talks and panel communications can be accessed here.

This clinician guide describes the development process, analysis and discussion of the available research while providing more complete information for health care decision-making.