Smoking and tobacco
Nicotine is an addictive substance found in cigarettes, snus and e-cigarettes. Cigarette smoke contains many harmful substances.
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Reports and other publications
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Cognitive therapies for smoking cessation: a systematic review
We evaluated the effect of cognitive therapies on smoking cessation. We included 21 randomised controlled trials.
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E-cigarette use is not risk-free
E-cigarettes are not without health risks for people who vape or for bystanders. This is one of the conclusions from a new risk assessment report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
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Health risks of Scandinavian snus consumption - English summary (pdf)
The health risks of Scandinavian snus consumption were evaluated in 2005. Since then, the use of snus in Norway has increased substantially, particularly among young people.
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What strategies are most successful in anti-smoking campaigns?
The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services made a rapid review on what strategies are most successful in anti-smoking campaigns.
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Research findings
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Research findings
Smoking associated with both anxiety and depression
A 2008 study indicates that smoking is linked to anxiety with depression, as well as to anxiety alone.
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Research findings
Smoking can damage sperm cells
Substances in cigarette smoke can damage spermatozoal DNA.Research from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows that sperm can sustain lasting DNA damage. Spermatozoa with damaged DNA are however still able to fertilise eggs.
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