To address the global tobacco epidemic, we need to advocate for policies proven to limit tobacco use and for the government to take stronger actions to protect public health (66)
The big news in cannabis over the past couple of weeks has been the announcement that Altria, the worlds largest tobacco company and owner of Philip Morris and Marlboro cigarettes, made a $1.8 billion investment in Canadian cannabis producer Cronos for 45% of the company
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In countries where smoking prevalence has decreased, a corresponding decline in lung cancer incidence has been observed ( Despite these achievements, new alternatives to traditional tobacco have emerged, including vaping devices, nicotine replacement products (such as gums and patches), heated tobacco products (HTPs), and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), with or without nicotine ( Since their introduction, e-cigarettes have evolved rapidly in both design and technology, from early cig-a-like models resembling traditional cigarettes to vape pens, pod systems, and heat-not-burn (HnB) devices ( Although initially marketed as a harm-reduction tool, mounting evidence indicates that e-cigarettes pose significant health risks, especially for children and adolescents
