"This forum is not just about addressing the smoking problem, but also about encouraging a comprehensive approach in public policy, advocacy, public education, and support for solutions that are lower risk and practical for adult smokers" said Ariyo.
“It is important to know that the cause of the health impacts of smoking is actually caused by combustion and TAR, not nicotine itself. This alternative represents a way to avoid the dangerous consequences of burning and contributes to the reduction of risks due to smoking” said Polosa.
This collection seeks studies using evidence synthesis methodologies to examine the impact of institutions on tobacco elimination in low- and middle-income countries and indigenous communities.
The study addresses the limitations of current definitions, which have often been adapted from adult smoking metrics without considering how these definitions’ relevance might be affected by the unique patterns and lower risk profiles of e-cigarettes.
“The examples of countries like New Zealand and Australia, geographically close but vastly different in terms of shared public policies, provide a clear picture of the global situation regarding the implementation of harm reduction policies for smoking. While Australia, committed to restrictive policies on reduced-risk products, is forced to backtrack on its positions, New Zealand, by promoting combustion-free devices as effective tools for tackling smoking, has halved the smoking rate, almost eradicating the problem,” explained Professor Polosa.
In this prestigious setting, CoEHAR had the opportunity to present the latest results of its intense research activities. The Italian research center is today recognized as one of the most prolific and authoritative center in the field of the research applied to harm reduction strategies. In this context, two leading experts in the medical and legal fields presented an overview of the international situation regarding the policies for combustion-free products, with a particular focus on Australia and New Zealand.
Researchers from the CoEHAR at the University of Catania, together with international experts from the DiaSmokeFree Working Group, aimed to answer these questions: what could be the effects of smoking cessation on the efficacy and safety of antidiabetic drugs? Could significant changes occur that would require a readjustment of pharmacological treatments?
Among the numerous panels of experts from around the world who gathered to share data and future perspectives, experts and researchers from CoEHAR shared significant updates on the activities of the Catania research center conducted over the past year.
Resident doctors, PhD students, young researchers, and masters students coordinated the CoEHAR annual meeting dedicated to the World No Tobacco Day 2024, sharing experiences from their own social contexts, including…
The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 30, at 8:30 AM in the Aula Magna of the Biological Tower at the University of Catania. The topics discussed will range from oral to sexual health, from sociology to marketing, from diagnosis to clinical treatment, also covering innovative solutions and new tools provided through the use of artificial intelligence.
