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** 18 June 2025
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** UK
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** Enhancing NHS staff wellbeing offers economic and healthcare benefits (#1)
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** Alcohol labelling proposals raise concerns over impact on moderate consumption (#2)
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** International
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** Cardiovascular risk associated with the use of cannabis and cannabinoids: a systematic review and meta-analysis (#3)
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** Dutch cigarette tax hike leads to increased cross-border tobacco purchases (#4)
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** UK
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** Enhancing NHS staff wellbeing offers economic and healthcare benefits

Investing in the wellbeing of NHS employees could lead to significant economic savings by reducing costs related to sickness absence, reduced productivity, and temporary staffing.

Improving workplace conditions and support systems may also boost staff retention and morale, which in turn can enhance patient care quality.

Fostering a healthier working environment within the NHS is therefore essential not only for staff welfare but also for the efficiency and sustainability of the health service.

Source: The Conversation, 18 June 2025
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** Alcohol labelling proposals raise concerns over impact on moderate consumption

Proposals to introduce stronger health warnings on alcohol products have sparked debate among industry experts, who argue that such measures could undermine efforts to encourage moderate and responsible drinking.

While public health advocates see labelling as a tool to inform consumers about potential harms, others warn it may alienate those who drink sensibly and lead to unintended social or economic consequences.

The discussion highlights the challenge of balancing health communication with proportionate policy design.

Source: The Grocer, 18 June 2025
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** International
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** Cardiovascular risk associated with the use of cannabis and cannabinoids: a systematic review and meta-analysis

There is growing concern about the cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis use.

This study from the University of Toulouse in France aimed to assess whether cannabis or cannabinoid use is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including cardiovascular death, non-fatal acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and non-fatal stroke.

A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted on pharmacoepidemiological studies published between January 2016 and January 2023.

The meta-analysis used adjusted risk estimates pooled via a random effects model. The quality of included studies was assessed using the ROBINS-E tool. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023401401).

Source: BMJ Journals, 10 June 2025
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** Dutch cigarette tax hike leads to increased cross-border tobacco purchases

In April 2024, the Netherlands raised excise duties on tobacco products, increasing the price of a 20-pack of cigarettes to over €11. However, this policy has led to unintended consequences. Research indicates that approximately 35% of tobacco products consumed in the Netherlands are now sourced from abroad, either through personal imports or by asking others to bring them in. This shift undermines the intended public health benefits and has resulted in a significant decline in tobacco tax revenue.

While the government aimed to discourage smoking, the policy appears to have driven smokers to seek cheaper alternatives outside the country.

Source: Euronews, 18 June 2025
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