Thinking the "unthinkable" : why Philip Morris considered quitting

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This research paper is a study on the effectiveness of tobacco control methods in denormalizing the tobacco industry. As evidenced by Philip Morris’ debate regarding quitting the industry, it is clear that ongoing efforts aimed at denormalizing the tobacco industry do have an effect.

http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/12/2/208

Comment: Proof (from a tobacco company, of all places) that denormalization works!

Adolescent same-sex and both-sex romantic attractions and relationships : implications for smoking

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Data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health supports previous research that youth who reported an attraction or a relationship with either sexes or the same sex were more likely to smoke. In addition, findings also illustrate a higher risk for smoking among bisexual youth. Prevention programs aimed specifically at bisexual youth are suggested.


http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2006.097980

Comment: This is the first time I've seen programming recommended specifically for bisexuals.

Exposure to smoking in internationally distributed American movies and youth smoking in Germany : a cross-cultural cohort study

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This longitudinal study of 2711 German never-smokers aged 10-16 years estimated their exposure to smoking in movies from the United States. Tobacco use was present in 74% of the movies examined, and this study found that increased exposure to movie smoking increased the incidence of trying smoking.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2007-1201

Comment: Proof that portraying tobacco use in media, especially movies, can influence youth tobacco use, and this influence can have international implications.

Acute exercise effects on smoking withdrawal symptoms and desire to smoke are not related to expectation

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Those who smoke (n=45) undergoing an 11-15hr overnight smoking abstinence read a positive, negative or neutral statement about the effects of exercise on smoking withdrawal symptoms. After ten minutes on a stationary bicycle, participants in all groups felt a reduction in their withdrawal symptoms, regardless of their previous expectation.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00213-007-0889-6

Comment: Exercise can help with withdrawal symptoms and help prevent weight gain during cessation, combating two barriers to quitting. Get the word out!