#Smoking is worsening age-related #MacularDegeneration (#AMD). Global disability from smoking-related AMD rose 47% (1990–2021), mostly in men aged 65–69. #EastAsia leads in cases. 🔗 tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Global-burden-… By Pengcheng Hu et al European Publishing

#WaterpipeTobacco use is rising in #Japan, especially among young adults (4.4% aged 20–29).Strong links with #ECigarettes, heated tobacco & cannabis use point to a growing risk. Urgent need for #TobaccoControl tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Prevalence-and… By Yukari Isaka et al. European Publishing

#Smoking is fueling a 43% rise in bladder cancer deaths (1990–2021), now nearing 59K/year. Most affected: men, older adults, and middle SDI regions. Urgent need for targeted #TobaccoControl. 🔗 tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Smoking-relate… By Qingqing Yu et al. | European Publishing

#Gamified apps help smokers quit. A new meta-analysis shows gamification nearly doubles quit rates in the first 6 months (RR=1.91), with lasting effects. Rewards, milestones & stories boost engagement. 🔗 tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/The-impact-of-… By Dina Syazana Ho Imran Ho et al. European Publishing

#BeediRolling is a key source of income for millions in India, especially women, but conditions remain underexamined. New study: #FTE tool to assess workloads and push for fairer labor in the #TobaccoIndustry. lnkd.in/dkfJDFZ6 By Eshwari Kundangar et al. European Publishing

#Smoking may fuel #PancreaticCancer growth. New study links tobacco carcinogen NNK to tumor proliferation via the LINC00857/β-catenin pathway. Supports the case for #SmokingCessation. Read more: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Tobacco-carcin… By Cancan Zhou et al European Publishing

New study from #China finds that health concerns & #NicotineDependence drive smokers’ intention to quit. Moderate dependence = stronger quit intentions. Calls for tailored #SmokingCessation. Read more: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Nicotine-depen… By Lingwei Chen et al. European Publishing

The #TobaccoIndustry still shapes policy through lobbying and science manipulation, despite 8M+ deaths yearly. A new editorial calls on #governments to act. Read more: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Conflicts-of-i… By Pablo Campins Bover et al Laurent Huber, ActionSmoking&Health, Laura Salgado European Publishing

#AlcoholDependence may block #SmokingCessation, especially in younger men. #Korean study shows rising or dropping alcohol use lowers quit rates vs. stable low use. Read more: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Alcohol-depend… By Minjung Han et al. European Publishing

#Smoking is still a health issue, even among high-IQ groups. In #Indonesia, only 10.8% of Mensa members smoke vs. 40.3% nationally. No clear link to age; smoking family members common among smokers. tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Tobacco-smokin… By Teuku Muhammad Haykal Putra et al. European Publishing

#TobaccoRelated #EsophagealCancer deaths rose from 143K to 219K (1990–2021), driven by population growth & aging. Men, #China & #India most affected. Urgent need for stronger #TobaccoControl. Read: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Regional-and-g… By Jinlong Chen et al. European Publishing

#Marijuana use may speed up aging. A new study links it to lower α-Klotho levels, a key anti-aging protein, even after adjusting for tobacco. Read more: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Current-mariju… By Kai Wei et al. European Publishing #αKlotho #Cannabis #Aging

#ChildhoodSmoking may harm health long-term. #US #adults 40+ who started smoking before age 15 had lower physical & mental health scores, even after adjusting for later smoking & SHS. Prevention is key. tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Childhood-ciga… By Jenny Ozga et al. European Publishing

#SecondhandSmoke may harm kids' brain development. Higher #SerumCotinine levels were linked to 2.4x greater odds of learning disabilities in US children aged 4–15. Supports the need for stronger #SmokeFree policies. tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Association-be… By Baomei He et al. European Publishing

#Hookah and #Shisha are part of a growing, under-regulated tobacco sector in the US. A new study maps 8 key domains across the #WaterpipeTobacco industry, calling for stronger oversight and research. tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/A-framework-fo… By Seyed Mehrdad Mohammadi et al. European Publishing

#Smoking may raise viral #hepatitis risk up to 5.3x, new study finds via #MendelianRandomization. Reinforces the urgent need for #SmokingCessation to prevent liver disease. Read: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Ascertaining-t… By Birong Lin et al. | European Publishing

#MultipleTobaccoUse impacts 8.8% of #SouthAfrican teens; 3.4% use cigars & pipes. Peer & parental smoking raise use; girls less likely, older teens more. Calls for targeted youth prevention. Read more: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Patterns-of-to… By Mukhethwa Londani et al. European Publishing

#LaryngealCancer rates fell globally but rose in #China, especially women. Tobacco drives most deaths. Stronger #TobaccoControl & digital health needed. Read: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Global-trends-… By Zhizhen He et al. European Publishing

#YouthVaping prevention needs smarter, risk-focused messaging. Review of 30 studies shows tailored info boosts impact. More research needed beyond US. Read: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Evidence-synth… By Yu Chen et al. European Publishing

#TobaccoExposure, active or secondhand, raises spontaneous abortion (#SAbortion) risk: +35% for active, +45% heavy, +32% SHS. Protect pregnancy: quit & avoid SHS. Read more: tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Tobacco-exposu… By Xuefei Yuan et al. European Publishing