Tag: Smoking
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COVID-19’s Impact on Adolescent Smoking: A Scoping Review
Overview The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped adolescent life, with school closures, social isolation, and heightened stress potentially altering smoking behaviors among youths. This article summarizes what a recent scoping review found about how the pandemic affected smoking initiation, cessation, and nicotine dependence in teenagers, and what it means for public health policy and future research. What…
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on smoking in adolescents: a scoping review
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic brought sweeping changes to daily life, schooling, family dynamics, and stress levels for adolescents worldwide. These disruptions intersected with tobacco and nicotine use in complex ways, potentially affecting smoking initiation, cessation, and addiction trajectories. This article synthesizes evidence from a scoping review that maps what is known about how the pandemic…
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World Heart Day: How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
World Heart Day: Why it matters Every year on September 29, World Heart Day mobilizes health organizations, communities, and individuals to spotlight cardiovascular disease (CVD) — the leading cause of death worldwide. The goal is not fear, but action: to raise awareness about risk factors, promote heart-healthy habits, and encourage regular medical care that can…
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The Evolving Landscape of Vaping and Smoking in Quebec
In recent years, vaping has emerged as a significant public health topic in Quebec, particularly among individuals aged 15 and older. The National Institute of Public Health of Quebec has released a comprehensive report detailing the current state of vaping and cigarette usage amongst the province’s population. This report, based on the latest Quebec Survey…