Archives: Seminars

Public health organizations, both governmental and non-profit, have extraordinarily important roles disseminating – to the public, influencers, healthcare providers, policy makers and others – the most accurate, science-driven information to improve public health. Providing the most accurate and thorough information is an exceptional challenge because the scientific consensus is not always clear. At the same… Read more »

Tobacco, Nicotine & Public Health Is nicotine dependence per se a public health priority Can we address or research the smoking crisis without discussing health inequalities and economic disparities Has the recent focus on nicotine and addiction created a confusing message for current smokers

On the heels of remarkable progress in reducing cigarette smoking, we face potential threats to continued success. These threats are multifaceted and multisectorial, and we are now in an era of volatility and disruption. In the face of this shifting landscape, our familiar strategies and instincts may need to be rethought. This presentation will explore… Read more »

Combustible tobacco smoking is becoming increasingly concentrated among individuals with mental health conditions, coinciding with a growing mental health crisis among youth and young adults. Efforts to achieve the tobacco endgame in the United States must also address populations with behavioral health comorbidities. The FDA has proposed a rule to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes,… Read more »

During this talk, Dr Steve Cook will discuss how many of the methodological problems found in cross-sectional studies on the health effects of e-cigarette use are at risk of being repeated for any nicotine or tobacco product marketed as a ‘safer alternative’ to cigarettes. Using nationally representative cross-sectional data from Wave 7 of the Population… Read more »

Replication of studies is important, but triangulating data sources provides stronger evidence. Both replication and triangulation are crucial for building robust evidence on the effectiveness and acceptability of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. Current research from various study designs shows that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes help adults who smoke to quit successfully and maintain abstinence. Emerging evidence also… Read more »

While a contentious debate persists within the tobacco control community as to whether vaping decreases cigarette smoking, those supporting the affirmative side of the debate have the unusual good fortune of being able to draw on four completely different kinds of evidence in support of their position. These include (i) randomized controlled trials, (ii) population… Read more »