Higher cigarette taxes reduce child deaths, first global estimates suggest
Thousands of newborn deaths could have been prevented if recommendations for cigarette taxes had been met, a study has estimated.
New findings suggest smoking increases social isolation and loneliness
Smokers may become more socially isolated and lonely than non-smokers as they get older, a new study suggests.
Improving child health and development through tobacco control
A new thematic brief sets out the role of tobacco control in child health.
Smoking risks and automated soundscaping: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Ban on smoking in cars cut child exposure to cigarette smoke
A public ban on smoking in cars in England and Wales has led to fewer children being exposed to cigarette smoke, according to new analysis.
How safe are e-cigarettes?
Earlier this year vaping hit the headlines with reports of deaths in the United States linked to the use of e-cigarettes.
Child deaths in Brazil fall following comprehensive smoking ban
Child deaths have fallen in Brazil following complete smoking bans in public places, according to a new study.
Mother’s smoking affects baby’s DNA and risk of smoking-related disease
Smoking during pregnancy causes chemical changes to a baby’s DNA that affect its risk of smoking-related conditions in adulthood, a study has found.
Friends and family increase the risk of children becoming smokers in the UK
Teenagers whose mothers smoked during pregnancy, or whose parents or friends smoke, are more likely to smoke themselves.
Cigarettes have a significant impact on the environment, not just health
A new report shows that the six trillion cigarettes produced yearly impact the environment through climate change, water and land use, and toxicity.
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