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Tobacco harm reduction (THR) using represents a pragmatic and realistic strategy, to which electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) misperceptions act as a barrier. This paper explores ENDS misperceptions, especially ...

Introduction. Tobacco smoking is the most common addiction worldwide. It is estimated that there are currently around 1.2 billion people addicted to this product globally (Reibel, 2005). The situation in Poland is not mo...

Abstract Introduction Tobacco smoking remains a significant global health issue, contributing to preventable morbidity and mortality. Smoking cessation is often hindered by cravings and emotional distress. Cognitive beha...

ABSTRACT Purpose Tobacco smoking is a major driver of chronic disease, and e‐cigarette use is increasingly common, yet their associations with prescribed medication burden remain unclear. Methods We analysed data from ...

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use has risen rapidly over the past decade, particularly among adolescents and young adults, driven by perceptions of reduced harm compared with combustible cigarettes. Despite the abse...

ObjectivesThis systematic review evaluated the scientific evidence on the effects of flavors in electronic cigarettes in animal models and their impact on human health, aiming to understand the potential risks associated...

Abstract Introduction In China, there are disparities in smoking behaviors among different ethnic groups. However, the specific disparities and their influencing factors haven’t been deeply studied. Methods This cross-...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Nicotine dependence is a growing concern, particularly among young adults. While e‐cigarettes are marketed as smoking cessation tools, evidence suggests they may contribute to increased dep...

Background: While CT guided tissue sampling is considered gold standard in almost all lung pathologies, US guided sampling can be performed in peripheral lung lesions abutting pleura making them ultrasonographically appr...

Abstract Background: Studies have shown that PA and high sedentary time are associated with other health-related behaviors, such as alcohol and tobacco use. Objective: To verify the association between physical activit...

Abstract The consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy foods is considered the three key factors contributing to preventable morbidity and early mortality worldwide. Inhibitory Control Training (ICT) is suggested as...

Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease caused by inhalation of noxious particles, most commonly cigarette smoking. The consequent changes in airways, lung parenchyma and pul...

Background: Commercial drivers are usually in transit and exposed to street foods. Their dietary choice and lifestyle could be influenced by nutrition knowledge, and predispose them to hypertension.Objective: To determin...

Oxidative stress (OS), derived from an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and impaired antioxidant defense, is a recognized cause of atherothrombosis, through a complex interaction between low-g...

Objectives Smoking is recognised as one of the strongest environmental risk factors for the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Cigarette smoke increases protein post-translational modifications (PTMs), including c...

100 million adults and 15 million adolescents currently use e-cigarettes, a type of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) or Electronic Non-Nicotine Delivery System (ENNDS). While they were introduced as smoking ces...

Abstract Background Although pregnancy represents a critical window for implementing behavioral health interventions, tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure among pregnant women remain understudied in Saudi Arabia. Ob...