Bloomberg Tobacco Grants Face Scrutiny as New GSTHR Report Highlights Global Shift to Safer Nicotine

Bloomberg Tobacco Grants Face Scrutiny as New GSTHR Report Highlights Global Shift to Safer Nicotine

Bloomberg-funded tobacco programmes are being questioned as growing evidence highlights the potential role of lower-risk nicotine alternatives in reducing smoking harms. A new round of Bloomberg-funded tobacco-control grants has reignited debate over how international donors influence nicotine policy in lower- and middle-income countries, just as new evidence suggests millions of...

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Is 20 mg salt nicotine the same as 20 mg freebase?

Is 20 mg salt nicotine the same as 20 mg freebase?

No. The milligram number tells you concentration, how much nicotine sits in each milliliter of liquid. It doesn’t tell you how much you’ll take in. Salt and freebase nicotine are the same molecule in two different chemical states, and once the liquid leaves the bottle they don’t behave the same...

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CAN DENTISTS TELL IF YOU VAPE? THE TRUTH FOR FREQUENT VAPERS

CAN DENTISTS TELL IF YOU VAPE? THE TRUTH FOR FREQUENT VAPERS

If you're someone who vapes nearly every day, you’re probably wondering if your dentist can tell that you vape during your dental check-ups. While the answer is yes, dentists can spot signs that someone may vape, such as dry mouth or changes to your gums, a dentist can’t determine that...

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Second-hand smoke: 1.66 million deaths in 2023

Second-hand smoke: 1.66 million deaths in 2023

An estimated 1.66 million people died from second-hand smoke worldwide in 2023. Here is a closer look at the calculations behind that figure. From exposure to death: how the calculation works It is a study that has attracted considerable attention. As part of the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD),...

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HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON SMOKING IN 2026

HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON SMOKING IN 2026

Key TakeawaysSmoking 20 cigarettes a day could cost around £6,497 a year in 2026, so cutting down or stopping completely can deliver substantial savings.Switching completely to a rechargeable e-cigarette can significantly reduce ongoing costs, with the estimating savings of up to 80% compared with smoking.Adult smokers can save more by...

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