Articles tagged with Cancer

Regulations

Nordic nicotine industry to EU: Stop treating pouches like cigarettes

Nordic nicotine industry to EU: Stop treating pouches like cigarettes

Nordic nicotine manufacturers have warned the EU that it risks making a mistake in its nicotine policy, calling for more nuanced and carefully calibrated regulations that take relative risks into account.In a joint letter sent to European Commission President...

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EU tobacco mortality: Snus a ‘major factor’ behind Sweden’s low rates

EU tobacco mortality: Snus a ‘major factor’ behind Sweden’s low rates

A new analysis of EU tobacco mortality rates reveals that snus use is a “major factor” in explaining why men in Sweden have a significantly lower chance of dying from tobacco-related illnesses compared to men ...

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US study: Most doctors falsely believe nicotine causes cancer

US study: Most doctors falsely believe nicotine causes cancer

According to a new study from the USA, eight out of ten doctors incorrectly believe nicotine leads to cancer, heart, and respiratory diseases, when in reality these diseases are caused by the toxic substances ...

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Snus does not increase risk of pancreatic cancer

Snus does not increase risk of pancreatic cancer

Swedish researchers have published an article in the prestigious International Journal of Cancer, which shows no increased risk of pancreatic cancer among snus users.  The largest study on snus to date T...