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** 5 June 2024
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** UK
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** Study finds methods to quit smoking effective regardless of mental health history (#1)
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** City social club fined for smoking ban breach (#2)
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** Shops shut after illicit cigarettes and vapes found (#3)
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** International
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** BAT warns over illegal disposable vapes in the US (#5)
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** UK
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** Study finds methods to quit smoking effective regardless of mental health history
Sarah Jackson and colleagues from University College London and King's College London branches of the SPECTRUM Consortium conducted a survey to study how mental health relates to methods people use to quit smoking, also known as smoking cessation aids.
While the number of adults who smoke cigarettes has declined globally, people with mental health conditions are more likely to smoke and to do so more heavily. Because of these differences in tobacco use, the researchers theorized that the effectiveness of smoking cessation aids may be altered in individuals with a mental health condition.
However, in their findings published in PLOS Mental Health, they report that smoking cessation aids are actually equally effective for people with and without a history of mental health conditions.
The researchers surveyed over 5,000 people who regularly smoked and attempted to quit in the past year. About 45% of these participants reported having been diagnosed with a mental health condition. In line with previous studies, participants with mental health conditions reported a higher level of addiction to cigarettes.
The most common smoking cessation aids were non-combustible nicotine products. Vaping products (e-cigarettes) were used by 39% of people with a mental health condition and 31% of people without.
The next most common aids were other over-the-counter nicotine replacements, such as lozenges and patches. Less than 5% of participants reported using other aids like prescription medications or behavioral interventions.
Although those with mental health conditions were more likely to use support, the researchers found that a person's mental health condition did not appear to alter the effectiveness of these smoking cessation aids or any others.
The results of this study can help smokers and health care workers make informed decisions when choosing methods to quit smoking. The researchers note that, "We found no evidence to suggest that any method of stopping smoking was more or less effective for people with a history of mental health conditions. Our findings should provide reassurance to people with mental health conditions who want to stop smoking that their condition need not affect their choice of cessation aid."
Source: Medical Express, 4 June 2024
See also: Jackson SE, Brose L, Buss V, Shahab L, Robson D, Brown J (2024) Moderation of the real-world effectiveness of smoking cessation aids by mental health conditions: A population study. PLOS Mental Health (2024) ([link removed])
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** City social club fined for smoking ban breach
A Nottingham social club has been hit with a bill of more than £1,600 after letting customers smoke inside.
The Anatolian Social, in Alfreton Road, was prosecuted by Nottingham City Council after warnings to prevent customers from smoking indoors were ignored by management.
Oruc Kiral, aged 61, was found guilty in his absence of being the person responsible for not stopping people breaking the Health Act 2006 smoking ban legislation.
He was also found guilty of smoking tobacco inside The Anatolian Social himself.
At Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, Kiral, of Francis Street in Nottingham, was fined £860 for the two offences, with a victim surcharge of £344. Costs of £405.34 were also awarded to the council.
Source: BBC News, 4 June 2024
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** Shops shut after illicit cigarettes and vapes found
Four shops in Grantham have been closed down after police and Lincolnshire Trading Standards officers found illegal cigarettes and vapes in hidden compartments.
Europe Foods and Biedronka, both in Wharf Road, and Jaz Mini Market and Local Stores, in Westgate, will remain closed for three months. Anyone entering the property, with the exception of a landlord or emergency services, will face prosecution, officials said.
Police said products were hidden behind false panels and shelving units using "sophisticated magnetic components".
Sgt Lee Mayfield said: "We found counterfeit cigarettes and some of the disposable vapes seized were offering 9,000 to 15,000 puffs per vape. As a rule, disposable vapes should have around 600 puffs in them.”
Andy Wright, principal Lincolnshire Trading Standards officer, said: "There’s a definite link between the sale of illegal cigarettes and other crime and anti-social behaviour.
"We’re working hard to disrupt the illegal tobacco market in the county".
Source: BBC News, 21 May 2024
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** BAT warns over illegal disposable vapes in the US
British American Tobacco (BAT) has warned that waning cigarette sales in the US and the rise of illegal disposable vapes could affect its financial performance this year.
The Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarette maker said that the economic environment was showing signs of recovery but American consumers remain stretched.
The company expects its revenues and adjusted profit from operations over the first half of the year to be about 1% to 5% lower versus 2023.
This has helped drive a 9% decline in the volume of cigarette sales across the US industry so far this year, BAT said.
Its performance is set to improve over the second half of the financial year, resulting in a slight uptick in sales and adjusted profits across 2024, according to the group.
It also said it was rolling out its own new single-use vape product, Vuse Go 2.0, this month, which it expects to help accelerate sales over the second half of the year.
BAT makes so-called “reduced-risk” products, such as Vuse, its Glo e-cigarette and, Velo oral nicotine pouch.
Source: The Independent, 4 June 2024
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