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Introduction: Young adults are attempting to quit vaping, with many accessing smoking cessation programs with a lack of reported efficacy, highlighting the need for targeted vaping cessation support. Young people report seeing health professionals as potential sources of support in the quitting process. Additionally, the current changing regulatory landscape around vaping in Australia potentially increases numbers of those seeking health professional help for cessation.
2-naphthylamine (NAP) was classified as a group I carcinogen associated with bladder cancer. The daily exposure is mostly from cigarette and E-cigarette smoke. NAP can lead to testicular atrophy and interstitial tissue hyperplasia; however, the outcomes of NAP treatment on spermatogenesis and the associated mechanisms have not been reported.
E-liquids contain combinations of chemicals, with many enhancing the sensory attractiveness of the product. Studies are needed to understand and characterize e-liquid ingredients, particularly flavorings, to inform future research and regulations of these products.
There is a need to determine the role of smoking/vaping related products in Emergency Department (ED) product-related injuries by age and sex to determine if interventions are warranted. These products include the combustible tobacco products' paraphernalia to light them (CTPP), electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), and electronic non-nicotine delivery system (ENNDS).
| Population (Millions) | 36.0 |
| Male(% of Total Pop) | 49.6 |
| Female(% of Total Pop) | 50.4 |
| Pop Growth (Annual %) | 1.3 |
| Year | 2018 |
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| Population (Millions) | 37.2 |
| Male(% of Total Pop) | 51.4 |
| Female(% of Total Pop) | 48.6 |
| Pop Growth (Annual %) | 2.4 |
| Year | 2018 |
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| Population (Millions) | 41.8 |
| Male(% of Total Pop) | 50.0 |
| Female(% of Total Pop) | 50.0 |
| Pop Growth (Annual %) | 2.4 |
| Year | 2018 |
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