The Role of Novel (Tobacco) Products on Tobacco Control in Italy

Gallus, Silvano; Borroni, Elisa; Odone, Anna; Brandt, Piet A. van den; Gorini, Giuseppe; Spizzichino, Lorenzo; Pacifici, Roberta; Lugo, Alessandra

doi:10.3390/ijerph18041895

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“…Finally, tobacco use while driving has been associated with road accidents [46,47]. Independent of the aim of the study, it is interesting to highlight that the prevalence of tobacco use disorder in our samples (cases and the comparison group) was almost three times that observed in the overall Italian population [48]. This is consistent with the fact that alcohol and tobacco use are highly concurrent [42,49].…”

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Cigarette Smoking as a Predictor of Male DUI Recidivism

Terranova

Forza

Beccegato

et al. 2021

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This study aimed to investigate the predictors of recidivism in first-time driving under the influence (DUI) offenders, analyzing variables derived from medico-legal and toxicological examinations. The research was structured as a comparative study for the period 2012–2019. DUI offenders with a blood alcohol concentration >0.5 were included in the study. The case group consisted of recidivist offenders, while the comparison group consisted of first-time offenders. Personal data, socioeconomics, and parameters linked to the DUI were compared between the two groups. Significance was determined by chi-square and Mann–Whitney tests. To prevent confounding effects, multivariate binary logistic regression analysis was performed. Our sample encompassed 1678 subjects (196 in the case group, 1482 in the comparison group). Gender, driving license category, education, and tobacco use resulted in significant differences between the groups. In a model including age at DUI, education, and smoking habit as independent variables, higher educational levels (high school, bachelor’s) and older age protected against recidivism, whereas smoking >20 cigarettes/day was an independent risk factor for recidivism. Recidivist offenders have specific characteristics indicating different therapeutic programs and carefulness in driving license regranting. A higher tobacco consumption in recidivists suggests that the use of this substance could influence the risk of DUI for reasons that will need to be explored.

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Cigarette Smoking as a Predictor of Male DUI Recidivism

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Forza

Beccegato

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“…1 18 19 In addition, some studies on adults found that among electronic cigarette users, non-smokers starting (or ex-smokers re-starting) smoking after using electronic cigarettes outnumbered current smokers who stop smoking after using electronic cigarettes. 1 20 Given the rapid change in the use of tobacco and related products in European countries, 21 it is important to provide updated data on the prevalence and characteristics of electronic cigarette users and the patterns of use, particularly in Europe. Comparisons among countries are however difficult, since data are mostly based on national surveys and are collected differently across countries.…”

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Electronic Cigarette Use in 12 European Countries: Results From the TackSHS Survey

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Lugo

Stival

et al. 2023

Journal of Epidemiology

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Background Limited data on electronic cigarette prevalence, patterns, and settings of use are available from several European countries. Methods Within the TackSHS project, a face-to-face survey was conducted in 2017–2018 in 12 European countries (Bulgaria, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Spain). Overall, 11,876 participants, representative of the population aged 15 years in each country, provided information on electronic cigarette. Results 2.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.2–2.7%) of the subjects (2.5% among men and 2.4% among women; 0.4% among never, 4.4% among current- and 6.5% among ex-smokers) reported current use of electronic cigarette, ranging from 0.6% in Spain to 7.2% in England. Of the 272 electronic cigarette users, 52.6% were dual users (ie, users of both electronic and conventional cigarettes) and 58.8% used liquids with nicotine. In all, 65.1% reported using electronic cigarette in at least one indoor setting where smoking is forbidden; in particular, at workplaces (34.9%) and bars and restaurants (41.5%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that electronic cigarette use was lower among older individuals ( P for trend <0.001) and higher among individuals with high level of education ( P for trend = 0.040). Participants from countries with higher tobacco cigarette prices more frequently reported electronic cigarette use (odds ratio 3.62; 95% CI, 1.80–7.30). Conclusion Considering the whole adult population of these 12 European countries, more than 8.3 million people use electronic cigarettes. The majority of users also smoked conventional cigarettes, used electronic cigarettes with nicotine, and consumed electronic cigarettes in smoke-free indoor areas.

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“…2 In Italy, smoke-free legislation has increased smoking cessation and reduced tobacco use, but the overall prevalence of tobacco smoking is still above 20%. 3…”

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Prevalence and determinants of quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis: a prospective cohort study

Taborelli

Maso

Lamaj

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Objective: To describe smoking behaviours of patients with incident cancer attending an Italian cancer centre and to examine changes in their smoking habits within 12 months from cancer diagnosis, evaluating determinants of smoking cessation. Methods: A hospital-based prospective cohort included patients hospitalized in an Italian cancer centre (2016–2018). Patients were mostly female (74%) and included a limited proportion of aerodigestive cancers (7%). Face-to-face interviews were performed during hospital stay to gather information on patient characteristics and smoking history. Changes in smoking habits were assessed through telephone interviews at 3, at 6, and at 12 months after cancer diagnosis. Results: Among 1011 enrolled patients, 222 (22%) were current smokers at cancer diagnosis. Smoking prevalence was high in male patients (30%), in patients <50 years old (28%), in those with aerodigestive cancers (50%), and in those diagnosed at advanced stages (26%). Among current smokers at cancer diagnosis, 38% quit smoking after 12 months, 26% reduced intensity, and 36% did not modify smoking habits. Smoking cessation was associated with chemotherapy and, although not statistically significant, with female sex, older age, and advanced cancer stage. Patients with gastrointestinal, breast, or genitourinary cancer and those treated with surgery were less likely to quit smoking. Conclusions: Our results highlighted that 62% of smoking patients with cancer did not quit the habit. Smoking cessation programs targeted to patients with cancer need intensification, particularly for those who may underestimate smoking effects after diagnosis.

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The Role of Novel (Tobacco) Products on Tobacco Control in Italy

Cited by 30 publications

References 29 publications

Cigarette Smoking as a Predictor of Male DUI Recidivism

Cigarette Smoking as a Predictor of Male DUI Recidivism

Electronic Cigarette Use in 12 European Countries: Results From the TackSHS Survey

Prevalence and determinants of quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis: a prospective cohort study

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