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The extensive take up of the tobacco use habit among adolescence is a global phenomenon. But it’s also a leading public health concern in Africa. The Global Youth Tobacco Survey for Nigeria reported that the proportion of never-smokers who were likely to initiate...

There are many factors that contribute to underage and youth smoking. The glamourising of smoking cigarettes, peer pressure and experimentation are at the top of the list.   Across the continent legislation is in place to govern public use of tobacco in Africa. The...

In prison, it’s estimated that 80% of men between the ages of 18 and 54 smoke. This is almost two times higher than the general population, making tobacco control in prisons an important priority. But to address this, researchers need tangible data  about...

Mahamadou Barro is a research assistant at the Institute for Research in Health Sciences in Burkina Faso For many students, going to university gives them an opportunity explore, meet new people and gain new experiences. But there is also a chance that these students...

By now, we are all familiar with guidance on how to reduce your risk of contracting coronavirus: wash your hands, wear a mask, social distance. But here’s another important piece of advice: don’t vape. Smoking has been shown to be a risk factor for more severe forms...