Tag: Tobacco Control
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Nigeria Slips to 62 in Global Tobacco Interference Ranking: Implications for Public Health
Introduction: a setback for public health protections Nigeria has fallen to 62nd place in the latest Global Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Ranking, signaling a growing vulnerability of public health policies to tobacco industry pressure. The 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index, released recently by Corporate Accountability for Responsible Policy (CARP) and its partners, highlights…
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Nigeria’s Public Health Shield Under Pressure as Tobacco Interference Index Drops to 62
Nigeria’s 2025 TII Index: A Slide Down the Rankings Nigeria has dropped to 62nd place in the global Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index for 2025, a worrying signal for public health advocates and policymakers. The annual index measures how effectively a country’s public health policies are insulated from the influence of the tobacco industry. A…
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Nigeria Slides to 62 in Global Tobacco Interference Rankings: Implications for Public Health Policy
Overview: Nigeria Drops to 62 on the Global Tobacco Interference Index Nigeria has slipped to 62nd place on the Global Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index, signaling growing vulnerabilities in the country’s public health defenses against tobacco industry influence. Released from the 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index, the report highlights how corporate tactics and…
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Lung Cancer Rising Among Indian Women: Causes, Risks, and Prevention
Why Indian Women Face a Rising Risk of Lung Cancer Lung cancer among Indian women is an increasing public health concern. While historically perceived as a condition predominantly affecting men, evidence from global and national cancer registries shows that Indian women are experiencing higher lifetime risks than before. This shift is driven by a complex…
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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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Tobacco Cessation: Key to Namibia’s National Tobacco Control
Introduction: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death worldwide, driving preventable illness and straining health systems. In Namibia, efforts to curb smoking are increasingly focused on tobacco cessation as a core component of national tobacco control measures. While progress has been made in reducing prevalence, the country…
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Tobacco Cessation: Key to National Tobacco Control Measures
Introduction: The Imperative of Tobacco Cessation Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death globally, exacting a heavy toll on individuals and health systems alike. Effective tobacco cessation programs are the cornerstone of national tobacco control measures, translating research into practical policies and support services that help people quit and stay smoke-free. Namibia’s…
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Mapping the Effectiveness of Digital Health Interventions in E-Cigarette Cessation
Overview As electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) remain a public health concern, researchers are turning to digital health interventions (DHIs) as scalable tools to promote cessation. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluate how DHIs—ranging from text-message programs to online coaching and AI-based tools—impact abstinence from e-cigarette use. The study also examines…
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Americas Unveil 2025-2030 Action Plan to Combat Noncommunicable Diseases
New Plan Sets Course for Reducing NCDs in the Americas Health authorities from across the Americas approved a landmark 2025-2030 Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The plan aims to confront the region’s leading causes of death and…
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PAHO Approves 2025-2030 Plan to Fight NCDs in the Americas
Overview: A Regional Commitment to curb noncommunicable diseases Health authorities from across the Americas have approved a landmark 2025-2030 Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The plan represents a pivotal step toward tackling the region’s leading causes of…