Tobacco smoking down, vaping on the rise The National Drug Strategy Household Survey has noted a concerning uptake of e-cigarettes, particularly among young people.
Global recognition for RACGP smoking cessation guidelines The college has been named as one of the recipients of the WHO World No Tobacco Day 2020 awards.
What better time to quit smoking than during the pandemic? Dr Hester Wilson reflects on a patient who was moved to quit amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Examining factors that worsen coronavirus severity Certain factors influence the case fatality rate for patients infected with COVID-19, with experts advising such patients to take extra precautions.
Concerns about rising popularity of e-cigarettes among teens Australian parents and health experts are calling for tighter restrictions on the availability and promotion of e-cigarettes to teenagers.
Roadmap to support smoking cessation during pregnancy Adopting culturally appropriate care helps to create smoking cessation support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women during pregnancy.
The efficacy of e-cigarettes in smoking cessation Limited evidence means e-cigarettes are only recommended as second-line treatment in the new RACGP guidelines.
Best possible advice and support to quit New RACGP guidelines are designed to help remove barriers to greater efforts to provide smoking cessation advice.
Targeting disadvantage in smoking cessation A program being trialled in Adelaide will take a new approach to an old, intractable problem – high smoking rates in low socioeconomic areas.