The Nicotine & Cannabis Policy Center conducts policy research to help reduce tobacco-related death & disease in 11 counties of the SJV and adjoining mountains.

San Joaquin Valley, California
Joined October 2018
According to a study published in Addiction, experiencing discrimination can appear to adversely impact smoking cessation among adults with socio-economic disadvantage who are trying to quit smoking. Learn more here: zurl.co/vwlk6 #research #smokingcessation
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According to the American Heart Association, the two most studied vape flavor chemicals are Diacetyl, associated with popcorn lung, & Cinnamaldehyde, that has been shown to impair respiratory immune cells when inhaled. Learn more here: zurl.co/GEcMD #AHA #vapefree
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According to a study published in Biological Trace Element Research, adults who inhale secondhand cigarette smoke have about 1.5 times more of toxic cadmium their blood than people in smoke-free environments. Learn more here: zurl.co/iX4do #research #secondhandsmoke
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Did you know? research suggests that inhaling aerosols from e-cigarettes may contribute to several conditions that can lead to heart disease such as oxidative stress, damage to blood vessel functions, and atherosclerosis. Learn more here: zurl.co/aTWBZ #AHA
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Did you know? A study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, found that brief exposure to videos that showed nicotine addiction in a favorable light, was associated with greater vape intentions in young adults. Learn more here: zurl.co/R9m2k #research #vapefree
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According to a recent study published in Circulation, cigarette smoke can activate immune cells that can trigger inflammation throughout the body, accelerating a buildup of plaque in the arteries. Learn more here: zurl.co/ixjjl #research #quitsmoking
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In case you missed it, we are delighted to share latest results from the NCPC funded research, led by Dr. Colleen Naughton on measuring nicotine use. Learn more about this significant research and its findings in the link below. Learn more here: zurl.co/RjN5p #NCPC
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According to the FDA, the results from the Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), overall youth tobacco use, e-cigarette, and cigarette use has declined from 2022 - 2025. Learn more here: zurl.co/p5T6C #tobaccofree #ecigarettefree
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We are delighted to share latest results from the NCPC funded research, led by Dr. Colleen Naughton on measuring nicotine use. Learn more about this significant research and its findings in the link below. Learn more here: zurl.co/6uKpz #UCMerced #NCPC #HSRI #Research
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A new study published in Drugs and Alcohol Dependence, show that cumulative exposure to parental smoking over time significantly increases the likelihood that adolescents may also engage in those behaviors. Learn more here: zurl.co/lI0eq #research #smokefree
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According to a recent article published in BMC Public Health, secondhand smoke exposure may be associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat. Learn more here: zurl.co/PWszh #secondhandsmoke #research
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Did you know? Individuals exposed to daily secondhand smoke had a 36% higher risk of liver cancer & those exposed to thirdhand smoke had 23% higher risk than those with little to no exposure. Learn more from our friends at @THSResources. Learn more here: zurl.co/tub3j
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According to a review article published in Carcinogenesis, vaping may cause head and neck cancer by exposing the lining of the mouth and upper aero digestive tract to different carcinogens. Learn more here: zurl.co/SRzGt #research #vapefree
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According to a study published in Future, high school students in the United States who were bullied were associated with 2.2 times higher odds of vaping. Learn more here: zurl.co/ATSL3 #research #vapefree #antibullying
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According to a recent study published in Sport Sciences for Health, smoking may reduce the aerobic capacity of university athletes and those who smoke reach exhaustion at a lower heart rate. Learn more here: zurl.co/6W1KN #research #quitsmoking
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A study published in The FASEB Journal, has found that cardiac health effects from nicotine exposure during pregnancy may be biologically transmitted across generations. Learn more here: zurl.co/daVNV #research #nicotinefree
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According to researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego, support for smoke-free environments have increased steadily over time, particularly in indoor public spaces.  Learn more here: zurl.co/g7WlG #research
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According to a recent study published in Arthritis Care & Research, maternal smoking and current smoking, was associated with an increased risk for osteoarthritis. Learn more here: zurl.co/dgQjC #research #quitsmoking
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Did you know? According to a study published in Nature Medicine, lung cancer risk was higher in people who used e-cigarettes than those who quit smoking completely. Learn more here: zurl.co/q1WKc #research #quitecigarettes
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According to a recent study published in Current Research in Toxicology, oral nicotine products may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer and adverse pregnancy. Learn more here: zurl.co/aRcxb #research #nicotinefree
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