Tag: cessation
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Tobacco Cessation: A Cornerstone of Namibia’s National Tobacco Control Measures
Why Tobacco Cessation Matters Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death worldwide, triggering a cascade of health problems from heart disease to cancer. National tobacco control measures that prioritize cessation—helping smokers quit and stay smoke-free—are essential to lowering the burden on health systems and improving life expectancy. Namibia’s Situation: A Snapshot In 2022,…
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Adolescent Smoking: A Scoping Review
Introduction Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped adolescent health and risky behaviors, including tobacco use. Lockdowns, remote schooling, and social distancing altered peer influence, access to products, and stress levels—factors likely to affect smoking initiation, cessation, and nicotine dependence among youths. This article summarizes a scoping review that maps what is known about how the pandemic…