πRead the report here: shorturl.at/kF23O
πRead the report here: shorturl.at/kF23O
3/ Key findings from this study include:
2/ What we did: a mixed-methods approach consisting of 2 work packages:
π Two UK-wide online surveys:
11β17-year-olds (n=2,372)
18+ adults (n=2,185)
π£οΈ 12 focus groups in England and Scotland:
14β17s who vape (n=27)
Adults who vape/smoke (n=36)
πJust published: our new report on how young people and adults access e-cigarettes in the UK, w insights on retail appeal, underage sales & policy options.
π§ Research by University of Stirling, commissioned by @crukpolicy.bsky.social.
Read below to find out more π
#Vaping #policy
Abstract of paper available at https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-025-22150-3
OMG two new papers in one day!
Mike Essman explored impacts of mandatory calorie labelling in the out-of-home sector on consumer behaviour.
We saw increases in self-reported noticing and using labels and ordering something different.
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Good news for families and local food organisations supporting this important government school holiday scheme, supporting the poorest children. Headline slightly misleading it has been supported by Marcus Rashford, funded by DfE www.gov.uk/government/p...
Finding 2025 too grim?
Here are seven massive, positive things we achieved in cancer policy in 2024, and a link to become a Campaigns Ambassador for @cancerresearchuk.org and help us end 2025 making more progress towards ending cancer, sooner:
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/12/27/2...
In an awards submission for Heineken 0.0, the company noted that:
βsuccess of the Heineken 0.0 campaign has compounded growth for the brand overall in a shrinking market.β
Read Alcohol Action Ireland's blog on how the alcohol industry circumvents marketing ban.
alcoholireland.ie/all-publicit...
Taking place tomorrow π£
Join our online event to hear about our new blueprint for halving UK obesity rates, with experts in health and policy.
Still time to sign up: nesta.org.uk/event/bluepr...
Our health is in crisis, with two-thirds of adults in the UK living with obesity and excess weight.
A new political manual by @henrydimbleby.bsky.social & @dollyvantulleken.bsky.social shares insights from those at the heart of government on driving meaningful change in food policy. bit.ly/4eGPlDM
π§΅ Reflecting on Imperialβs event on UPFs:
Key focus: health risks, policy options, and implementation challenges.
A big Q for me: Do we have enough evidence to act? Many felt confident, but I remain cautious.
Whatβs the tipping point for robust policy-making?
#UPFs #PublicHealth #PolicyMaking