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Let's Talk E-cigarettes

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Since coming on the market over a decade ago, e-cigarettes have divided opinion. A team of Oxford researchers are searching for new e-cigarette studies every month. In this podcast, Dr Jamie Hartmann-Boyce and Dr Nicola Lindson talk about...

Supporting People who Smoke or Vape During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Learning Objectives: Reflect on the conflicting evidence on smoking and vaping on COVID-19 Discuss the psychological impacts of social distancing and its effect on Tobacco Use Disorder Reflect on ideas on virtual care for smoking cessation

Women and Smoking Seminar

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While men are currently more likely to smoke than women, this sex/gender gap is narrowing globally. This is especially concerning given that compared to men, women are at higher risk for smoking-related adverse health effects and also have...
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Health Matters: Smoking and Mental Health

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It is well documented that people with severe mental health issues are more likely to smoke compared to the general population. Smoking reduces physical wellbeing and is a key modifiable risk factor for health inequality. Despite this...

Smoking Greatly Increases Risk of Complications after Surgery

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A joint study conducted by the World Health Organization and the University of Newcastle in Australia has found that people who quit smoking tobacco at least four weeks before they undergo surgery have a lower risk of complication and show...

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