Smokeless tobacco (ST) use has recently become an alternative to cigarettes, and it has been concluded that ST is at least as harmful as cigarettes. ST use is thought to play a role in the pathogenesis of arrhythmia by affecting ventricular repolarization. In this study, we aimed to examine the relationships of Maras powder (MP), one of the ST varieties, with epicardial fat thickness and new ventricular repolarization parameters, which have not previously been described.
Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among adolescents has become increasingly common; therefore, effectively reducing adolescent e-cigarette use is an urgent issue. We aimed to predict and identify potential factors related to adolescent e-cigarette use behaviors.
Tobacco industry stakeholders are unhappy about many aspects of a new proposed tobacco bill, not least that the sanctions are unlikely to be able to be enforced, and which will drive smokers to the illicit trade.
The Portfolio Committee on Health has announced that public consultation on the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill will end on 28 July.
Rep. Ray T. Reyes of AnaKalusugan party-list group on Tuesday is seeking an increase in taxes on e-cigarettes, saying this will help raise funds for Universal Health Care and dissuade the youth from vaping.
Smokeless tobacco (SLT) products of several different types are widely used in several South Asian countries including Pakistan. These products are consumed in different forms and with different names. The study aims to determine adverse effects of the SLT consumption on periodontal tissues.