Tag: Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking
U.S. Smoking Rates Vary Across Counties Within States
Regional figures can help health officials tailor prevention programs
Smoking Appears to Have Broad, Long-Lasting Impact on DNA
Changes related to disease found in more than 7,000 genes, though many 'recover' five years after quitting
Smokers More Prone to Relapse After Crohn’s Surgery
Research supports mercaptopurine for smokers, but not for nonsmokers
Adults With CVD Have Gaps in Secondhand Smoke Knowledge
No adults in study spontaneously identified heart risks related to secondhand smoke exposure
Electronic Cigarettes May Damage Oral Epithelial Cells
Findings suggest a possible increase in the risk of oral disease
CDC: Cigarette Smoking Rates Down Among U.S. Adolescents
However, e-cigarette use and rates of distracted driving are on the rise
Few Engage in Five Behaviors for Preventing Chronic Disease
Only 6.3% of U.S. adults report engaging in all five behaviors; geographic variation seen in clustering
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Schizophrenia Risk for Child
Findings based on analysis of maternal levels of cotinine
E-Cigarette Poisonings Rising Quickly Among Young Children
Swallowing the liquid nicotine appears to affect children under 6 the most
New Rule Extends FDA Authority Over Tobacco, Nicotine Products
Agency banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors