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1 in 4 U.S. adults, 1 in 10 teens use tobacco
(HealthDay)—Despite the dangers, many American adults and teens still use tobacco products, a new study finds.
Jan 26, 2017
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Nicotine in E-cigs can trigger lifelong addiction in kids: docs
(HealthDay)—The earlier youngsters start using nicotine—even in the form of e-cigarettes—the harder it is for them to quit a habit that could last a lifetime.
Dec 19, 2016
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NIST reference material helps assure accurate measurement of tobacco product constituents
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a reference material with certified amounts of nicotine and two carcinogens to help ensure accurate testing of commercial tobacco filler—the blended tobacco ...
Sep 12, 2016
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Addiction
Teen tobacco dependence should be treated with 'same urgency as other drugs,' study says
Substance abuse treatments that target main issues such as serious drug and alcohol addiction are not frequently being used to also wean adolescents from tobacco, a University of Georgia study finds.
Nov 3, 2015
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Raise smoking age to 21, US pediatricians urge
(HealthDay)—The minimum age to purchase tobacco products and e-cigarettes should be raised to 21 across the United States, according to a new policy recommendation released Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Oct 26, 2015
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Addiction
New report: First compilation of global addictions
The world's first comprehensive report on global addictions has revealed Australians smoke less tobacco and drink less alcohol than the British, but Aussies take more illicit drugs.
May 11, 2015
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Pediatrics
Electronic cigarettes gaining in popularity among teens
Teens no longer smoke just cigarettes. They have branched out to using alternative tobacco products such as electronic cigarettes, hookahs and little cigars. In fact, e-cigarette use is rising rapidly among both cigarette ...
Apr 26, 2015
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Health experts defend e-cigarettes despite concerns (Update)
Health experts at an anti-tobacco conference in Abu Dhabi defended e-cigarettes on Friday, dismissing widespread concerns that the devices could lure adolescents into nicotine addiction.
Mar 20, 2015
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Some kids use tobacco, E-cigarettes together, study finds
(HealthDay)—American children and teens who smoke may also use a variety of other nicotine delivery systems, including e-cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, hookahs and pipes, a new study finds.
Feb 2, 2015
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Smoking rates halve since 1970s in Britain
The number of smokers in Britain has more than halved in the past four decades, according to the latest figures.
Nov 28, 2014
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