Tobacco
Latest evidence, myths, and controversies
About the module
10 minutes long
Interactive
Includes a final quiz
Includes links to references
About the lecturer
Dr Linda Bauld
Professor of Public Health and Co-Director of the Centre for Population Health Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Chair in Behavioural Research for Cancer Prevention at Cancer Research UK
Learning Objectives
- Understand the continued threat of tobacco to health, including non combustible forms of tobacco.
- Cite effective and cost-effective policy measures that all countries should implement to address tobacco use.
- Recognize the ongoing debate about vaping products and the range of approaches countries are taking to regulate these devices.
This module is part of a comprehensive online learning curriculum on the latest evidence, myths, and controversies on cancer prevention.
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