Center for Tobacco Independence

This presentation will offer a global perspective on the tobacco epidemic and will examine the prevalence of tobacco use across the world’s major demographic regions and most populous countries. The health burdens of global tobacco use will be examined to better understand the full scope of the impact of tobacco use and its toll in terms of mortality, disease, and disability. Strategies being employed to address tobacco use under World Health Organization’s international public health treaty will be examined in detail, including prevention,…

Presenters: Victoria Hynes, LCSW - MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence, Training and Education Program Manager & Sarah Rines - MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence, Communications Program Manager Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems also known as e-cigarettes, have notable implications for both youth and adults, though the landscape among the two varies greatly. This session will highlight the current prevalence of use, products on the market, and discuss treatment and prevention strategies to address use in various healthcare settings. Additionally, participants will learn about cutting…