Impact of Tobacco Use on Oral Cancer Incidence among Women in Urban Slums: A Case-Control Study by Anuj Singh Parihar, Sonal Wakhle, Bireswar Roy, Diwakar Vashisth, Aditya S. Dupare, Rashmi Laddha

“…Background: Oral cancer represents a significant global health burden, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations in developing countries like India. …”
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Early-life tobacco smoke elevating later-life osteoporosis risk: Mediated by telomere length and interplayed with genetic predisposition by Dongsheng Di, Haolong Zhou, Zhangbo Cui, Jianli Zhang, Qian Liu, Tingting Yuan, Tingting Zhou, Xiao Luo, Danyang Ling, Qi Wang

“…Introduction: The growing prevalence of osteoporosis (OP) in an aging global population presents a significant public health concern. Tobacco smoke negatively affects bone turnover, leading to reduced bone mass and heightened OP and fracture risk. …”
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The feasibility of a novel national quality improvement programme for tobacco dependency treatment pathways in acute UK hospitals by Robyn Fletcher, Alexander Hammant, Christina Moll, Miguel Souto, Sanjay Agrawal

“…Introduction: The prevalence of smoking remains stubbornly high in the UK despite comprehensive tobacco control measures. A national quality improvement (QI) approach to enhance the treatment of an estimated 1,000,000 annual hospital admissions of tobacco smokers could provide a new opportunity to improve population health and reduce healthcare demand. …”
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Frequency of consumption and factors associated with hookah use in Curitiba, Brazil: a cross-sectional study by Heloisa Franco de Meira, Paulo Henrique Couto Souza, Juliana Schaia Rocha Orsi, Fernanda Tiboni, Sérgio Aparecido Ignácio, Constanza Andrea Hernandez Meza, Flávia Sukekava, Arieli Carini Michels, Amanda Dallegrave Vicentin, Patricia Lupion Torres, Emanuela Carla dos Santos, Mariana Hornung Marins, Aldini Beuting Pereira, Paula Cristina Trevilatto, Aline Cristina Batista Rodrigues Johann

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Tobacco use patterns and attitudes in Singapore young male adults serving military national service: a qualitative study by Mee-Lian Wong, Jeong Kyu Lee, Clive Tan, Lavinia Lin, Mervyn Lim, Seeu Kun Ong

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Youthful Choices: A Secondary Analysis of the NFHS-5 Data to Examine Tobacco Use in Indian Adolescent Girls and Young Women by Jobinse Jose, Aditi Chaudhary, Abhishek Ghosh, Sonu Goel

“…Conclusion: Our research offered valuable insights into tobacco use among young Indian women. To effectively curb tobacco use in this population, it is imperative to address the identified determinants and vulnerabilities through tailored public health strategies and policies.…”
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The brain structure underlying the nonlinear association between early-life tobacco smoke exposure and the risk for cognitive decline and dementia in adulthood: a large prospective... by Changfu Lin, Fabin Lin, Kaitai Yang, Yuxuan Zhong, Yan Luo, Hanchen Chen, Wenjing Zhang, Xuanjie Chen, Qinyong Ye, Yuqi Zeng, Guoen Cai

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A qualitative study to explain the determinants of naswār consumption from the point of view of its consumers by Mohammad-Rafi Bazrafshan, Amir Mansouri, Behnam Masmouei, Noureddin Niknam, Fatemeh Zahedi

“…BACKGROUND: One of the health problems related to tobacco that is increasing in society is the consumption of naswār. …”
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The invisible enemy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal smokeless tobacco use as a risk factor for low birth weight. by Akanksha Mahajan, Bhawna Gupta, Michael Tong

“…<h4>Implications</h4>The results of this study highlight the need for further preventive public health campaigns to create awareness about detrimental effects of smokeless tobacco on foetal outcomes. …”
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Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Smoking Attitudes and Behaviors Among Adolescents in the Gaza Strip: Findings From the 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey by Beesan Maraqa, Mahmoud Abu Mayaleh, Seya Arafeh, Kenana Altell, Ahmad Khleif, Abdallah Najjar, Bayyena Abu-Radwan

“…Background Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure remains a critical public health concern, especially for adolescents, who are more susceptible to its harmful effects and may initiate smoking as a result. …”
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State of the literature discussing smoke-free policies globally: A narrative review by Jacqueline A. Teed, Meagan O. Robichaud, Michelle Duren, Hebe N. Gouda, Ryan David Kennedy

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Habit-induced oral lesions in different occupations: A comparative study among people between geographical different places of West Bengal by Tathagata Bhattacharjee, Kasturi Mukherjee, Kailash C. Dash, Somnath Gangopadhyay

“…Workplace exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and its harmful effect is well known. …”
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The association between maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy and the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysi... by Mahdi Mohammadian, Lusine G Khachatryan, Filipp V Vadiyan, Mostafa Maleki, Fatemeh Fatahian, Abdollah Mohammadian-Hafshejani

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy is a significant public health concern with potential long-lasting effects on child development. …”
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Effect of mHealth Communication on Modifiable Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases in An Adult Rural Population of District Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh by Ankita Makhija, Shalini Srivastava, Harsh Mahajan, Khushboo Juneja

“…Conclusion: Effect of mHealth communication contributed significantly to decrease majority of the modifiable risk factors of NCDs. …”
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Impact of alcohol drinking and tobacco smoking on the drug-resistance of newly diagnosed tuberculosis: a retrospective cohort study in Shandong, China, during 2004–2020 by Yi-Fan Li, Yao Liu, Qi Fu, Wan-mei Song, Jin-yue Liu, Qian-yun Zhang, Ting-ting Xu, Shi-jin Li, Qi-qi An, Si-qi Liu, Huai-chen Li, Ning Ning Tao, Xue-han Zhu, Chun-bao Yu, Jihua Dong

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Foliar application of 24-epibrassinolide enhances leaf nicotine content under low temperature conditions during the mature stage of flue-cured tobacco by regulating cold stress tol... by Haiyang Chen, Shuaitao Zhang, Jianbo Chang, Hongru Wei, Hongchen Li, Chaoyang Li, Junjie Yang, Zhengxiong Song, Zhaojun Wang, Jin Lun, Xuelin Zhang, Lihua Li, Xiaoquan Zhang

“…Compared to the single EBR, foliar spraying of EBR compound containing α-Cyclodextrin and Tween 80 prolongs the effect of EBR, promotes the growth and development of tobacco plants. …”
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Color Alteration of Resin Composites by Cigarette Smoke with Various Levels of Tar, Nicotine, and Carbon Monoxide by Jéssica Dias Theobaldo, Waldemir Francisco Vieira-Junior, Marcela Alvarez Ferretti, Lorena Barros Costa, Giselle Maria Marchi, Debora Alves Nunes Leite Lima, Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar

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Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Susceptibility to Tobacco Use Among School Going Adolescents in a South-Indian District—(Project TEACH) by Priyanka Bantwal, Veena G Kamath, John Britton, Ilze Bogdanovica, Manjula A Kunder, Samir K Praharaj, Muralidhar M Kulkarni

“…Method: Project TEACH (Tobacco Education and Awareness for Creating Healthier Adolescents) is an educational intervention that will comprise an animated video on the effects of tobacco on physical and mental health, along with dispelling myths about tobacco, which will be delivered along with a standard education program. …”
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Increased risk for alcohol- and other substance-exposed pregnancies among women who smoke tobacco: A secondary analysis of a primary care-based intervention by Thomas F. Northrup, Angela L. Stotts, Stephen M. Fischer, Kirk L. von Sternberg, Mary M. Velasquez

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Differential protective effects of Family Income-to-Poverty-Ratio on electronic cigarette, depression, and obesity of Black and White Americans by Shervin Assari

“…Contrary to expectations, the findings suggest that the protective effects of higher income levels on health and healthy behaviors are less pronounced for Black individuals compared to White individuals.ConclusionThe study underscores the substantial societal and environmental barriers that hinder Black families and individuals from converting their FIPR and socioeconomic resources into concrete health benefits, such as an enhanced mental and physical well-being. …”
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