Publications by authors named "S Gallus"
Introduction: Relative or absolute safety of heated tobacco products (HTP) remains unknown, while independent literature suggests that these products do not favour tobacco control. We conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate HTP usage patterns and the effect of HTP use on conventional tobacco smoking (use transitions).
Methods: We used Pubmed/MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Library to identify all articles published up to February 2022 on HTP use.
Objective: Psychoactive substance use is largely found to involve multiple substances. In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed psychoactive substance use patterns. Aim of this study is to investigate profiles of polysubstance and their pattern during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- The COVID-19 lockdowns significantly altered alcohol consumption habits in Italy, showing a shift from 26.4% at-risk drinkers before the pandemic to around 30% in the years following the initial lockdown.
- A study involving over 6,000 adults utilized an online questionnaire and focused on demographic factors, revealing higher at-risk drinking rates among younger individuals, those experiencing anxiety or depression, and users of nicotine products.
- Ultimately, the findings suggest concern as long-term alcohol consumption trends worsened, highlighting a greater risk among specific populations, including younger adults and married individuals, with mental health issues playing a significant role.
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- Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths globally, and this study investigates how second-hand smoke (SHS) affects lung cancer risk in people who never smoked.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 126 studies revealed that SHS exposure increases lung cancer risk by 24%, with higher risks found in specific settings like workplaces and homes.
- The findings confirm that longer and more intense exposure to SHS significantly raises the chance of developing lung cancer in never-smokers.
Introduction: Comprehensive legislation covering the use of all types of tobacco and nicotine products to provide a smoke- and aerosol-free environment (SAFE) should be part of strategies aimed at phasing out tobacco use. There is a need to identify challenges and opportunities for advancing SAFE policies and their implementation. This study aims to identify barriers and opportunities to extend, enforce, and comply with SAFE policies in Europe.
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