Question

Objectives of tobacco

Answer 1

To analyze the determinants of the exposure of the European population to secondhand smoke using self-report exposure through questionnaires (WP3) and objective environmental markers (WP2);To characterize the attitudes towards smoke-free measures and secondhand smoke exposure and the associated perception of risk of the general population and vulnerable populations (WP3);To assess the morbidity and mortality from chronic lung diseases and cardiovascular diseases due to secondhand smoke exposure in the European population, with emphasis on disadvantaged and vulnerable groups (WP9), and to evaluate the economic burden of these exposures (WP10);To design, implement, and evaluate new interventions to reduce secondhand smoke exposure in vulnerable populations (WP4); with emphasis on finding methods to increase the uptake of smoke-free homes and cars;To characterize secondhand tobacco smoke exposure and exposure to electronic cigarettes emissions upon patients with chronic lung diseases (WP5) and healthy subjects (WP6);To develop feasible, sensitive, and cost-effective methods for secondhand tobacco smoke and electronic cigarette emissions assessment (WP7);To systematically review the scientific published literature on secondhand exposure to electronic cigarette emissions and assess these emissions in real-life conditions (WP8);To disseminate the findings, new interventions, and policy recommendations produced by the project through a final project conference for stakeholders and policy makers, together with scientific publications and press stories for the general public (WP11); andTo adhere to the principles of good governance, ethical conduct, and accountable

Answer 2

• To increase awareness and the intention to quit among smokers.
• The intention to quit among smokers is based on information, motivation and the availability of cessation services.
• Smokers need to be informed on the consequences of tobacco use and the health benefits of cessation.