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Pandemic increased tobacco use among cigar smokers, says study
Cigar smokers have increased their tobacco use – despite saying they intended to quit over health fears linked to COVID-19.…
Oral health
‘Significant’ drop in cigarette sales after introduction of plain packaging
The introduction of plain, standardised packaging has discouraged the UK public from purchasing cigarettes. This is according to a new…
Oral health
Oxfordshire plans to become first smoke-free county
Oxfordshire’s Health Improvement Partnership Board is discussing plans to become the first smoke-free county in the UK. Action on Smoking…
Oral health
Mouth cancer diagnosis – be safe not sorry
In support of Mouth Cancer Action Month, Sue N’Jie highlights the dentolegal risks of missing a mouth cancer diagnosis. Mouth…
Dentistry
Vaping helps more than 70,000 quit smoking
The number of people vaping in Britain has jumped by 12.5% in the last year, reaching 3.6 million. Action on…
Oral health
Birmingham experiences large jump in the number of people smoking
Birmingham is seeing a large rise in the number of people who smoke, Public Health England (PHE) figures show. In…
Oral health
More than a billion fewer cigarettes smoked in England each year
Cigarette consumption drops by 1.4 billion in England each year, a study from Cancer Research UK shows. Average monthly cigarette…
Oral health
Drinking alcohol or smoking more disruptive for sleep than caffeine
Drinking alcohol or smoking before bed can be more disruptive for sleep patterns than drinking coffee, research shows. A study…
Oral health
Reality TV encouraging children to take up smoking and drinking
Reality TV could be encouraging children and younger people to smoke and drink, public health experts are warning. Nottingham University…
Oral health
Recommendations made to change smoking regulations
The Royal Society of Public Health has recommended new changes to smoking regulations in the UK. The recommendations include; introducing a smoking…
Dentistry