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Vaping control in Nova Scotia: using research to catalyze change
Laura J Kennedy1, Róisín Anne Walls2, Rowan Hart3
1Mental Health & Addictions - Health Promotion, Nova Scotia Health Authority, 300 Pleasant St, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3S3, Canada. Lauraj.kennedy@nshealth.ca.
Summary
Nova Scotia
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Tobacco Control
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Rising youth vaping rates prompted investigation.
- Industry tactics create public and policy confusion.
- Need for evidence-based youth vaping prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate youth and young adult vaping behaviors.
- Inform policy development for vaping control.
- Counter industry opposition to regulation.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a youth and young adult survey.
- Gathered data on vaping preferences and cessation intentions.
- Documented the advocacy process for policy change.
Main Results:
- 96% of youth prefer flavored vaping products.
- 48% of youth would quit if flavors were removed.
- Research informed Nova Scotia's flavored vaping ban.
Conclusions:
- Flavored vaping products are a key driver of youth use.
- Policy interventions, like flavor bans, can reduce youth vaping.
- Evidence-based advocacy is crucial for effective tobacco and vaping control.
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