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The Smokefree 2025 Action Plan: key findings from the ITC New Zealand (EASE) project
… were similar between Māori and non-Māori participants (e.g. 45% Māori vs 52% non-Māori had tried to quit in last … completely, and 13% reported they would switch to vaping/e-cigarettes. In addition, almost a quarter (23%) anticipated … when smokers smoke outdoors in public places 7 and cigarette butts were the most frequently identified litter …
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Retailing of vaping products – New NZ Research
… the sale of ENDS, HTPs, or associated vaping items such as e-liquids, to specialist vape stores. 2 This approach … “throat-hit”. 4,5 Others found it difficult to know which e-liquid nicotine concentration would satisfy their nicotine … who reported making their last purchase of e-liquid, e-cigarette cartridges or disposable e-cigarettes from a vape …
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In the news: Reducing tobacco outlets won’t increase ram raids - research
… of implementing smokefree legislation," Professor Janet Hoek told TVNZ's Breakfast on 27 February. The PHCC Briefing, … crime , was the topic of the interview on TVNZ. Professor Hoek featured on Newstalk ZB and Newshub as well. The … legislation. RNZ's Checkpoint also interviewed Professor Hoek about the Briefing showing that ram raids are …
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Tobacco industry ‘transformation’ – more smoke and mirrors?
… change in the trajectory of the gradual decline in cigarette sales which has occurred since 2012 (see figure 3). … of new nicotine and tobacco products (NNTPs) such as e-cigarettes and vaping products that are likely to be less … * Author details: Ceri Dell, Richard Edwards, and Janet Hoek are based in the Department of Public Health, University …
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What will it take to get to under 5% smoking prevalence 2025? Lots of cessation.
… Second, we changed either or both the initiation (i.e. prevalence among 20 year olds) and cessation rates, and … in the final stages of the endgame. Even increased use of e-cigarettes to help with quitting might contribute to …
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The Pros and Cons of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Goal: The Case is Overwhelmingly Pro for NZ
… help smokers to quit – including potentially subsidising e-cigarettes for low-income smokers. Even without any such … environmental and health impacts of tobacco agriculture, cigarette manufacture and consumption. Bull World Health Organ . 2015;93(12):877-880. Hoek J, Gendall P, Blank ML, Robertson L, Marsh L. Butting …
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New standardised packaging regulations: Some good steps, but many missed opportunities
… requirement to feature warnings on packaging by creating cigarette sticks with appealing designs and embellishments. … capsules that when squeezed, release a flavour into the cigarette ; international evidence shows these innovations … inserts was associated with greater response efficacy (i.e., stronger perceived benefits of quitting) and greater risk …
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Can we manage dual use of smoking and vaping more effectively?
… stroke, even if they manage to substantially reduce their cigarette intake [5]. Evidence from the UK, where researchers … rituals, and participants often reverted back to smoking a cigarette at key moments, such as when drinking coffee or … urgently to restrict the sale and distribution of ENDS and e-liquids, which are now being sold by dairies, service …
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In the news: Assoc Health Minister considers allowing oral nicotine products
… Professor Janet Hoek told RNZ's Midday Report on 18 July that Associate … tobacco industry lobbying . In the Briefing, Professor Hoek and co-authors analyse recently released documents. They …
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In the news: The 5000 annual deaths caused by smoking also matter
… who are killed by tobacco products." Professor Janet Hoek in the media talking about the Briefing - T he 5000 … annual deaths caused by smoking also matter . Professor Hoek was interviewed by Mediaworks, Newstalk ZB and Radio …
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