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ASH Scotland provides a range of services that are highly regarded and well known within Scotland’s public health field. Yet most people know us because of our campaigning work which aims to highlight the harm that is caused by smoking and its impact on health inequalities.
You may not realise that we cannot use the public funding we receive to finance our campaigns. Instead we rely on individual donations to maintain the high profile that tobacco has on the public health agenda and in the minds of policy makers, MSPs, and the media.
Today ASH Scotland has launched a new service to allow individuals to sign up by direct debit to directly support our vital campaign work. You can also join our campaigners network to be kept up-to-date when we are campaigning on specific issues and need your help. Visit the ASH Scotland website to find read more and sign up
NEWS SNP MEP Alyn Smith launches EU tobacco subsidy petition Alyn Smith MEP has criticised the EU for spending 300 million euro subsidising tobacco crops. The SNP MEP has launched a petition on his website which calls for an end to the subsidy and written to several EU Commissioner-Designates. Sheila Duffy, ASH Scotland Chief Executive has congratulated the MEP stating “instead of subsidising tobacco, the money would be better spent on smoking prevention and cessation."
Imperial Tobacco subsidiary challenges cigarette vending machine ban Imperial Tobacco’s subsidiary vending machine company Sinclair Collins is seeking a judicial review of the vending machine ban in the Health Act 2009.
Decline in children’s exposure to second-hand smoke in England A study published in Addiction that exposure to household secondhand smoke among children aged 4-15 has declined steadily in England since 1996.
Third-hand smoke research A study published in the journal PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) suggests that residual nicotine from tobacco smoke deposited on indoor surfaces can react with airborne chemicals to become carcinogenic.
IQ and heart disease study A study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation finds that having a lower IQ score is the second strongest predictor for heart disease behind smoking.
Unassisted smoking cessation An essay published in PLOS Medicine critiques the medicalisation of smoking cessation and argues that health authorities should emphasise that the most successful method used by most ex-smokers is unassisted cessation.
Product placement approved Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw announced yesterday that product placement will be allowed on British TV programmes. The placement of tobacco and smoking accessories will be prohibited as will placement by or on behalf of a company whose principal activity is the manufacture or sale of tobacco products.
Tuberculosis and second-hand smoke A study published in Archives of Internal Medicine suggests exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of developing tuberculosis.
Cigarette alternatives to be sold in pubs A Warrington based company has secured the exclusive UK rights to distribute the Similar brand of cigarette substitutes and has signed a deal with the pub vending machine operator Cherwell Group to distribute the product.
Fake ID warning Research by software company Clarity Commerce finds teenagers are using fake IDs to buy alcohol and tobacco and says the retail trade needs to use technology to prevent underage sales.
Marmot review A report on health inequalities in England says people in the poorest areas live an average of seven years less than those in the richest areas. The report also calls for more money to be spent on preventing illness.
Dropped cigarette leads to £450 fine A Loughborough man was fined more than £450 by a court after dropping a cigarette butt in the street.
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Scottish smoking statistics unchanged since smoke-free legislation introduced The number of Scots who smoke has remained unchanged since the introduction of smoke-free legislation. ASH Scotland Chief Executive Sheila Duffy stated that "only by continuing with prevention and stop-smoking programmes can we continue to drive down Scotland's smoking rates and reduce the harm caused by tobacco to our nation's public health."
Pilot pharmacy stop smoking scheme launched in Fife Fife is to launch a new pharmacy stop-smoking pilot scheme, making Champix available to smokers who have previously tried to quit using nicotine replacement therapy. Sheila Duffy, Chief Executive of ASH Scotland has commented that Champix use is less dangerous than continued smoking.
Delay in fire-safe cigarette standard criticised Work on introducing an EU standard for fire-safe cigarettes is running at least six months behind schedule. Fire-safe cigarettes are less likely to cause fires in the home as they burn out quickly when dropped. Deborah Arnott, Chief Executive of ASH in London said fire-safe cigarettes could lead to a "significant decline" in fire deaths.
James Kelly (Glasgow Rutherglen) (Lab): To ask the Scottish Executive what steps are being taken to tackle alcohol and drug misuse in schools. (S3O-9375)
Michael Russell: All children and young people should have access to reliable, credible and appropriate information about drugs, alcohol and tobacco develop a knowledge and understanding of the use and misuse of a variety of substances, including alcohol, throughout their education.
Curriculum for Excellence, Health and Wellbeing experiences and outcomes provides teachers with opportunities to develop young people’s awareness of alcohol, drugs, tobacco and other substances and the associated harm and risks to health. Teachers are expected to help children and young people make healthy and responsible choices in exploring these issues and the impact of life choices.
Schools can and do make a difference in educating young people about the dangers of alcohol and drug misuse, but they cannot do it on their own. Multi-agency partnerships have an important role in educating young people about the dangers of risk taking behaviour.
Dar, R., Rosen-Korakin, N., Shapira, O., Gottlieb, Y., and Frenk, H. The craving to smoke in flight attendants: Relations with smoking deprivation, anticipation of smoking, and actual smoking. J.Abnorm.Psychol. 119[1], 248-253. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20141262
Dunbar, M. S., Scharf, D., Kirchner, T., and Shiffman, S. Do smokers crave cigarettes in some smoking situations more than others? Situational correlates of craving when smoking. Nicotine.Tob.Res. 4-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20133379 Black and Minority Ethnic Groups
Rooney, B. L., Choudhary, R., and Bliss, A. Social determinants of smoking among Hmong Americans residing in Wisconsin. WMJ. 108[9], 439-446. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20131685 Cancer
Dominioni, L., Rotolo, N., Poli, A., Paolucci, M., Sessa, F., D'ambrosio, V., Paddeu, A., Mantovani, W., and Imperatori, A. Self-selection effects in smokers attending lung cancer screening: a 9.5-year population-based cohort study in Varese, Italy. J.Thorac.Oncol. 5-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20142770
Hara, M., Inoue, M., Shimazu, T., Yamamoto, S., and Tsugane, S. The association between cancer risk and age at onset of smoking in Japanese. J.Epidemiol. 6-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20139659
Liu, S. Y., Lu, C. L., Chiou, C. T., Yen, C. Y., Liaw, G. A., Chen, Y. C., Liu, Y. C., and Chiang, W. F. Surgical outcomes and prognostic factors of oral cancer associated with betel quid chewing and tobacco smoking in Taiwan. Oral Oncol. 4-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20138564 Cardiovascular Disorders
Dassanayake, J., Dharmage, S. C., Gurrin, L., Sundararajan, V., and Payne, W. R. Are immigrants at risk of heart disease in Australia? A systematic review. Aust.Health Rev. 33[3], 479-491. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20128766
Zhu, Z. Y., Gao, C. Y., Niu, Z. M., Chen, Y., Huang, K. J., Liu, Y. H., Li, M. W., and Xu, Y. [Association between smoking status at follow-up and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing successful percutaneous coronary intervention]. Zhonghua Xin.Xue.Guan.Bing.Za Zhi. 37[9], 777-780. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20128372
Children
Brook, I. Effects of exposure to smoking on the microbial flora of children and their parents. Int.J.Pediatr.Otorhinolaryngol. 1-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20129680 Complementary Therapy
Chae, Y., Kang, O. S., Lee, H. J., Kim, S. Y., Lee, H., Park, H. K., Yang, J. S., and Park, H. J. Effect of acupuncture on selective attention for smoking-related visual cues in smokers. Neurol.Res. 32 Suppl 1, 27-30. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20034441 Diabetes
Roig, L., Perez, S., Prieto, G., Martin, C., Advani, M., Armengol, A., Roura, P., Manresa, J. M., Briones, E., and Study Group. Cluster randomized trial in smoking cessation with intensive advice in diabetic patients in primary care. ITADI Study. BMC.Public Health 10[1], 58. 4-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20132540 Diseases and conditions
Epstein, M. A., Reynaldo, S., and El Amin, A. N. Is smoking a risk factor for influenza hospitalization and death? J.Infect.Dis. 201[5], 794-795. 1-3-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20132006
Hidaka, T., Hata, T., Soga, J., Fujii, Y., Idei, N., Fujimura, N., Kihara, Y., Noma, K., Liao, J. K., and Higashi, Y. Increased leukocyte rho kinase (ROCK) activity and endothelial dysfunction in cigarette smokers. Hypertens.Res. 5-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20139919
Zhao, K. Q., Yu, J., Guo, Q. X., and Zhang, X. M. [Analysis of relative factors of restenosis after artificially grafting bypasses on chronic ischemia of lower extremities.]. Zhonghua Wai Ke.Za Zhi. 47[22], 1698-1701. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20137719 Ear Disorders
Gopal, K. V., Herrington, R., and Pearce, J. Analysis of auditory measures in normal hearing young male adult cigarette smokers using multiple variable selection methods with predictive validation assessments. Int.J.Otolaryngol. 2009, 745151. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20130766 Employment and Workplace
Gube, M., Ebel, J., Brand, P., Goen, T., Holzinger, K., Reisgen, U., and Kraus, T. Biological effect markers in exhaled breath condensate and biomonitoring in welders: impact of smoking and protection equipment. Int.Arch.Occup.Environ.Health . 4-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20130903
Genetics
David, S. P., Mezuk, B., Zandi, P. P., Strong, D., Anthony, J. C., Niaura, R., Uhl, G. R., and Eaton, W. W. Sex differences in TTC12/ANKK1 haplotype associations with daily tobacco smoking in Black and White Americans. Nicotine.Tob.Res. 4-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20133381
Mwenifumbo, J. C., Zhou, Q., Benowitz, N. L., Sellers, E. M., and Tyndale, R. F. New CYP2A6 gene deletion and conversion variants in a population of Black African descent. Pharmacogenomics. 11[2], 189-198. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20136358 Health Behaviour and Beliefs
Lin, S. J. Estimating the determinants of smoking behavior in Taiwan. Subst.Use.Misuse. 45[4], 482-495. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20141460
Health Personnel
Yu, J. M., Hu, D. Y., Jiang, Q. W., Zhang, L. J., Dong, Y., and Li, S. C. [Smoking status in Chinese cardiovascular physicians in 2008.]. Zhonghua Yi.Xue.Za Zhi. 89[34], 2400-2403. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20137693 Marketing
Zulu, R., Siziya, S., Muula, A. S., and Rudatsikira, E. Associations of advertisement-promotion-sponsorship-related factors with current cigarette smoking among in-school adolescents in Zambia. Ann.Afr.Med. 8[4], 229-235. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20139545 Musculoskeletal Disorders
Doheny, M. O., Sedlak, C. A., Zeller, R., and Estok, P. J. Validation of the osteoporosis smoking health belief instrument. Orthop.Nurs. 29[1], 11-16. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20142687
Neurological Disorders
Schmidt, S., Kwee, L. C., Allen, K. D., and Oddone, E. Z. Association of ALS with head injury, cigarette smoking and APOE genotypes. J.Neurol.Sci. 1-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20129626
Packaging
Sobani, Z., Nizami, S., Raza, E., Ul Ain, Baloch N., and Khan, J. A. Graphic tobacco health warnings: which genre to choose? Int.J.Tuberc.Lung Dis. 14[3], 356-361. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20132628
Pain
Kaspiris, A., Grivas, T. B., Zafiropoulou, C., Vasiliadis, E., and Tsadira, O. Nonspecific low back pain during childhood: a retrospective epidemiological study of risk factors. J.Clin.Rheumatol. 2-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20130481 Pregnancy and Infants
Chisolm, M. S., Brigham, E. P., Tuten, M., Strain, E. C., and Jones, H. E. The relationship between antidepressant use and smoking cessation in pregnant women in treatment for substance abuse. Am.J.Drug Alcohol Abuse 36[1], 46-51. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20141396
Meyer, S., Tutdibi, E., Bucheler, M., Raisig, A., Ong, M. F., and Gortner, L. Smoking and smoking cessation during pregnancy. Eur.J.Pediatr. 9-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20143089
Prevalence
Peer, N., Bradshaw, D., Laubscher, R., and Steyn, K. Trends in adult tobacco use from two South African Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 1998 and 2003. S.Afr.Med.J. 99[10], 744-749. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20128274 Prevention
Chaouachi, K. Prevention and sporadic carbon monoxide poisoning related to Shisha (Hookah, Narghile) tobacco smoking. J.Emerg.Med. 2-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20133102 Public and Private Spaces
State preemption of local smoke-free laws in government work sites, private work sites, and restaurants --- United States, 2005--2009. MMWR Morb.Mortal.Wkly.Rep. 59[4], 105-108. 5-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20134400
Research
McKinney, D. L., Davies, B. D., Gogova, M., Adams, W. M., Lewis, W., Powell, C., Iyer, S. S., Garnett, W. R., Karnes, H. T., Kobal, G., and Barr, W. H. Rapid automated blood sampling system for pharmacokinetics studies of cigarette smoking. Nicotine.Tob.Res. 8-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20142418
Schayer, S. R., Qu, Q., Wang, Y., and Cohen, B. S. 210Pb: a predictive biomarker of retrospective cigarette smoke exposure. Cancer Epidemiol.Biomarkers Prev. 19[2], 338-350. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20142236
Respiratory Disorders
Gebel, S., Diehl, S., Pype, J., Friedrichs, B., Weiler, H., Schuller, J., Xu, H., Taguchi, K., Yamamoto, M., and Muller, T. The transcriptome of Nrf2-/- mice provides evidence for impaired cell cycle progression in the development of cigarette-smoke-induced emphysematous changes. Toxicol.Sci. 4-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20133372
Kanno, N., Yoshihara, S., Arisaka, O., and Noda, M. [Investigation of factors childhood asthma persisting into adulthood.]. Arerugi 59[1], 25-36. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20139690
Lazic, T., Matic, M., Gallup, J. M., Van Geelen, A., Meyerholz, D. K., Grubor, B., Imerman, P. M., de Macedo, M. M., and Ackermann, M. R. Effects of nicotine on pulmonary surfactant proteins A and D in ovine lung epithelia. Pediatr.Pulmonol. 3-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20131324
Second-hand Smoke
Benowitz, N. L. Secondhand smoke and infectious disease in adults: a global women's health concern: comment on "passive smoking and tuberculosis". Arch.Intern.Med. 170[3], 292-293. 8-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20142577
Davila, E. P., Lee, D. J., Fleming, L. E., Leblanc, W. G., Arheart, K., Dietz, N., Lewis, J. E., McCollister, K., Caban-Martinez, A., and Bandiera, F. Sleep disorders and secondhand smoke exposure in the U.S. population. Nicotine.Tob.Res. 4-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20133380
Leung, C. C., Lam, T. H., Ho, K. S., Yew, W. W., Tam, C. M., Chan, W. M., Law, W. S., Chan, C. K., Chang, K. C., and Au, K. F. Passive smoking and tuberculosis. Arch.Intern.Med. 170[3], 287-292. 8-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20142576
Park, J. W., Chai, S., Lee, J. Y., Joe, K. H., Jung, J. E., and Kim, D. J. Validation study of Kim's Smoking Cessation Motivation Scale and its predictive implications for Smoking Cessation. Psychiatry Investig. 6[4], 272-277. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20140125
von Garnier, C., Meyer, M., Leuppi, J., Battegay, E., and Zeller, A. Smoking cessation counselling: Impact of chart stickers and resident training. Swiss.Med.Wkly. 3-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20131122
Smoking Cessation Aids
Escobar-Chavez, J. J., Merino, V., Diez-Sales, O., Nacher-Alonso, A., Ganem-Quintanar, A., Herraez, M., and Merino-Sanjuan, M. Transdermal nortriptyline hydrocloride patch formulated within a chitosan matrix intended to be used for smoking cessation. Pharm.Dev.Technol. 9-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20141498
Raupach, T., Shahab, L., Eimer, S., Puls, M., Hasenfuss, G., and Andreas, S. Increasing the use of nicotine replacement therapy by a simple intervention: an exploratory trial. Subst.Use.Misuse. 45[3], 403-413. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20141455
Smoking Cessation Services
Bricker, J. B., Mann, S. L., Marek, P. M., Liu, J., and Peterson, A. V. Telephone-delivered acceptance and commitment therapy for adult smoking cessation: A feasibility study. Nicotine.Tob.Res. 8-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20142417
Currie, G. P. Should multifaceted smoking cessation programmes be more widespread? QJM. 8-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20142335
Tobacco Control
Bayer, R. and Kelly, M. Tobacco control and free speech--an American dilemma. N.Engl.J.Med. 362[4], 281-283. 28-1-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20071696 Young people
Emery, S., Lee, J., Curry, S. J., Johnson, T., Sporer, A. K., Mermelstein, R., Flay, B., and Warnecke, R. Finding needles in a haystack: a methodology for identifying and sampling community-based youth smoking cessation programs. Eval.Rev. 34[1], 35-51. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20130235
Giannakopoulos, G., Tzavara, C., Dimitrakaki, C., Kolaitis, G., Rotsika, V., and Tountas, Y. Emotional, behavioural problems and cigarette smoking in adolescence: findings of a Greek cross-sectional study. BMC.Public Health 10[1], 57. 3-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20128920
Gutman, L. M., Eccles, J. S., Peck, S., and Malachuk, O. The influence of family relations on trajectories of cigarette and alcohol use from early to late adolescence. J.Adolesc. 1-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20129658
Rudatsikira, E., Maposa, D., Mukandavire, Z., Muula, A. S., and Siziya, S. Prevalence and predictors of illicit drug use among school-going adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe. Ann.Afr.Med. 8[4], 215-220. 2009. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20139542
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