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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Smoking and snus use
Among young people, Scandinavian snus is the most common form of tobacco use. Smoking continues to have a negative effect on public health, contributing to most lost life years in the population.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD prevalence in Norway will probably remain high in the coming years. Smokers and ex-smokers are at increased risk of COPD.
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Research findings
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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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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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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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Alcohol
Alcohol can affect mental and physical health, family life and other social relations. High levels of consumption lead to intoxication, with increased risk of injury and accidents.
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Drugs and addiction
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health performs analysis of narcotics and medicines in biological samples and research into their effects and addiction mechanisms.