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There were also a few Member States where the likelihood of smoking was higher for women than for men in particular age groups

Tobacco contains a chemical called nicotine, and its use has been linked to several health risks including cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and more

NZ seeks to be smoke free by 2025 Statistics New Zealand reported last month that 8 per cent of New Zealand adults smoked daily, down from 16 per cent 10 years ago

In addition, IGTC associate professor Ryan David Kennedy, PhD, co-organized and presented at a pre-conference workshop addressing Social Media Marketing, Policy Implementation, and Tobacco Regulatory Science in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, and IGTC communications staff hosted an informational table where the 1,100+ researchers attending the conference could access Institute research and resources