New data from the Replica Project at CORESTA 2024
Dr. Lia Emma, CoEHAR researcher, participated in the 2024 CORESTA congress in Edinburgh to present the latest findings of the REPLICA project The CORESTA Congress focuses on fostering discussion and…
Meeting on Addiction: Catania hosts the prestigious international conference on addiction
From October 28 to 31, Catania will host the annual international conference dedicated to addictions, with a specific focus on cigarette addiction and harm reduction strategies. The event will be…
Polosa, GTNF: Real-world Evidence to better understand the efficacy of e-cig
Prof. Riccardo Polosa, CoEHAR founder, participated in the GTNF 2024 edition in a panel dedicated to real-world evidence and their application in the research in the tobacco harm reduction field.…
What does e-cigarette aerosol contain? A new review analyzes studies that have measured the amount of carbonyls present in the aerosol
A new review conducted by CoEHAR researchers, and a pool of international experts analyzed the studies evaluating electronic cigarette emissions, confirming low levels of potentially harmful compounds, such as carbonyls,…
The CoEHAR sent a letter to the Spanish Government and proposes 3 lines of guidance for modifying the anti-smoking legislation
CoEHAR members has sent a letter to the Spanish Ministry of Health regarding the recent proposal to amend the anti-smoking law. This amendment could lead the Spanish government to restrict…
New paper observes that as ecig use increases at the population level, smoking prevalence tends to decrease
A new analysis conducted on the latest available National Health Interview Survey data through 2022 showed that population-level data suggest that smoking prevalence has declined at an accelerated rate in…
SMILE Study Researchers Confirm That Exclusive Users of Combustion-Free Products Have Lower Plaque Accumulation Compared to Smokers
The exclusive use of ECs or HTPs may be associated with reduced dental plaque and calculus accumulation compared to conventional cigarette smoking, suggesting a potentially less harmful impact on oral health. These findings could be particularly compelling for smokers concerned about dental hygiene and related issues such as bad breath.
APHRF 2024, Polosa at the Asian conference on Harm Reduction
"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.
New collaborative projects between Padjadjaran University and the University of Catania for studies on harm reduction in Indonesia
“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.
Springer: new Call for Papers
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.