Mike Daube
@mikedaube.bsky.social
Emeritus Professor, Curtin University. Public health veteran.
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A recent analysis in the @bmj.com by Tom Gatehouse, Professor Emily Banks, @brigittoebes.bsky.social sky.social and Dr Raouf Alebshehy, argues that e-cigarette regulation must prioritise the rights of children.
👉 Read analysis: doi.org/10.1136/bmj-...
#humanrights #tobaccocontrol #rightsofthechild
👉 Read analysis: doi.org/10.1136/bmj-...
#humanrights #tobaccocontrol #rightsofthechild
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A recent analysis in the @bmj.com by Tom Gatehouse, Professor Emily Banks, @brigittoebes.bsky.social sky.social and Dr Raouf Alebshehy, argues that e-cigarette regulation must prioritise the rights of children.
👉 Read analysis: doi.org/10.1136/bmj-...
#humanrights #tobaccocontrol #rightsofthechild
👉 Read analysis: doi.org/10.1136/bmj-...
#humanrights #tobaccocontrol #rightsofthechild
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Evidence shows that children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults, a consequence of targeted marketing by the nicotine industry.
Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC, children and young people have the right to health.
Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC, children and young people have the right to health.
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Evidence shows that children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults, a consequence of targeted marketing by the nicotine industry.
Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC, children and young people have the right to health.
Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC, children and young people have the right to health.
Disturbing. WHO may not be perfect, but it’s by a long way the best WHO we have. We need to keep supporting the many outstanding people who work there.
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce – 2,000 jobs – due to US withdrawing funding
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce – 2,000 jobs – due to US withdrawing funding
Donald Trump’s administration withdrew from the World Health Organization in January, prompting the agency to scale back its work
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Disturbing. WHO may not be perfect, but it’s by a long way the best WHO we have. We need to keep supporting the many outstanding people who work there.
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Australian cricket great Glenn McGrath dropped by the ABC over betting agency links
Australian cricket great Glenn McGrath dropped by the ABC over betting agency links
National broadcaster says it has ‘mutually parted ways’ with the former fast bowler, who was due to commentate the Ashes
Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath has been dropped from ABC commentary duties due to his partnership with a major betting agency.
The former fast bowler had been listed as an ABC commentator for the Ashes series in promotional material as recently as last week. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Australian cricket great Glenn McGrath dropped by the ABC over betting agency links
Excellent and encouraging Canadian Cancer Society report on tobacco pack warnings internationally. 140 jurisdictions have graphic warnings; 27 have adopted plain packaging, another 3 have it in practice; 14 more on the way. Canada and Australia also have warnings on individual cigarettes.
cancer.ca
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Excellent and encouraging Canadian Cancer Society report on tobacco pack warnings internationally. 140 jurisdictions have graphic warnings; 27 have adopted plain packaging, another 3 have it in practice; 14 more on the way. Canada and Australia also have warnings on individual cigarettes.
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Here's the tobacco industry in 1984 spelling it out. legacy.library.ucsf.edu/tid/fet29d00
November 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Here's the tobacco industry in 1984 spelling it out. legacy.library.ucsf.edu/tid/fet29d00
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Kids' smoking in Oz is at record lows thx to comprehensive tobacco control. But since 2010, the rate of decline has slowed while vaping rose. Explains why all BigTobacco companies have invested in vapes mja.com.au/system/files...
November 17, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Kids' smoking in Oz is at record lows thx to comprehensive tobacco control. But since 2010, the rate of decline has slowed while vaping rose. Explains why all BigTobacco companies have invested in vapes mja.com.au/system/files...
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SthAust issues 100 28day closures, 2 permanent + 5 in process for illegal tobacco sales. Qld doing similar, NSW has started. www.2firsts.com/news/souther...
2FIRSTS | South Australia Issues Closure Orders to 100 Stores over Illicit Tobacco and Vapes
South Australia has imposed 28-day closure orders on 100 stores caught selling illicit tobacco and vapes since new ministerial powers took effect on 5 June. The State Government has seized about $50 m...
www.2firsts.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
SthAust issues 100 28day closures, 2 permanent + 5 in process for illegal tobacco sales. Qld doing similar, NSW has started. www.2firsts.com/news/souther...
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Children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults.
Tom Gatehouse and colleagues argue for an approach to regulation that prioritises children’s rights and protects them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Tom Gatehouse and colleagues argue for an approach to regulation that prioritises children’s rights and protects them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults.
Tom Gatehouse and colleagues argue for an approach to regulation that prioritises children’s rights and protects them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Tom Gatehouse and colleagues argue for an approach to regulation that prioritises children’s rights and protects them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Excellent work by excellent public health advocates.
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Excellent work by excellent public health advocates.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The contest continues - who can think of the most creative ways to market nicotine products to young people?
Check out our latest blog on smartphone vape cases. https://bit.ly/441Jw11
“#Anywhere, Anytime:” Smartphone Vape Cases - Blog - Tobacco Control
Eric Shanazari, Reid C. Whaley, Jennifer B. Unger & Artur Galimov. Smartphones and social media dominate the lives of young adults and e-cigarettes are increasingly also part of the picture. Emerging nicotine products enable users to engage in all three...
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The contest continues - who can think of the most creative ways to market nicotine products to young people?
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#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #neuroskyence #neurosci #PainResearch🛟 🫁💊
More information from Le Monde on undeclared Juul payments to academic.
More information from Le Monde on undeclared Juul payments to academic.
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #neuroskyence #neurosci #PainResearch🛟 🫁💊
More information from Le Monde on undeclared Juul payments to academic.
More information from Le Monde on undeclared Juul payments to academic.
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Juul’s Connection to ‘Independent’ Expert Farsalinos Revealed
Greek cardiologist Konstantinos Farsalinos has been one of the e-cigarette industry's most consistent supporters. Despite his behavior having all the hallmarks of undisclosed industry ties, until now no one was able to prove it. Now,…
Greek cardiologist Konstantinos Farsalinos has been one of the e-cigarette industry's most consistent supporters. Despite his behavior having all the hallmarks of undisclosed industry ties, until now no one was able to prove it. Now,…
Juul’s Connection to ‘Independent’ Expert Farsalinos Revealed
Greek cardiologist Konstantinos Farsalinos has been one of the e-cigarette industry's most consistent supporters. Despite his behavior having all the hallmarks of undisclosed industry ties, until now no one was able to prove it. Now, using the Juul documents in the UCSF Industry documents library, investigators from The Examination, Le Monde (in English, in French) and Reporters United…
profglantz.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Juul’s Connection to ‘Independent’ Expert Farsalinos Revealed
Greek cardiologist Konstantinos Farsalinos has been one of the e-cigarette industry's most consistent supporters. Despite his behavior having all the hallmarks of undisclosed industry ties, until now no one was able to prove it. Now,…
Greek cardiologist Konstantinos Farsalinos has been one of the e-cigarette industry's most consistent supporters. Despite his behavior having all the hallmarks of undisclosed industry ties, until now no one was able to prove it. Now,…
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Taxing tobacco is a win-win for health services under pressure. So why aren’t governments demanding more? | Mary Assunta
Taxing tobacco is a win-win for health services under pressure. So why aren’t governments demanding more? | Mary Assunta
The latest Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index shows how companies are succeeding in influencing governments to ensure taxes remain flat or stubbornly low
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Taxing tobacco is a win-win for health services under pressure. So why aren’t governments demanding more? | Mary Assunta
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‘Success is shutting them down’: Met police in fight against illegal vape and phone shops
‘Success is shutting them down’: Met police in fight against illegal vape and phone shops
Products that fail fire safety checks, are counterfeit and breach laws protecting children targeted in raids in London
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
‘Success is shutting them down’: Met police in fight against illegal vape and phone shops
So true. All those urgent Ministerial briefings.....
November 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
So true. All those urgent Ministerial briefings.....
Not a bad role model.....
A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100
A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100
At 104, Betty Reid Soskin has had the most extraordinary life, from protest singing to civil rights activism to meeting the Obamas. She reflects on what it takes to stay strong and keep going
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Not a bad role model.....
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“Over a dozen Labor MPs, including senior figures in the party, have told ABC Investigations they want action on gambling reform.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
'Broad, unspoken consensus': silent Labor MPs want action on gambling
Andrew Wilkie has asked the PM to allow a free vote on banning gambling advertising and it appears many Labor MPs would support it.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“Over a dozen Labor MPs, including senior figures in the party, have told ABC Investigations they want action on gambling reform.”
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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CONGRATULATIONS Tiburon, #California on prioritizing community health over #tobacco industry profits!
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
Bay Area town enacts total and complete tobacco ban
An anti-smoking and anti-vaping youth group pushed for the change.
www.sfgate.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
CONGRATULATIONS Tiburon, #California on prioritizing community health over #tobacco industry profits!
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
www.sfgate.com/local/articl...
Excellent comments, as one would expect. Is there any politician around the world who has been actively involved in supporting tobacco control for longer than former UK Cabinet Minister Lord Young - a strong supporter of ASH since his initial election as an MP in 1974?!
Lord Young also made a powerful speech highlighting that the 6 million current smokers in the UK should not be forgotten, and why the Government should publish a road map to a smokefree country.
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Excellent comments, as one would expect. Is there any politician around the world who has been actively involved in supporting tobacco control for longer than former UK Cabinet Minister Lord Young - a strong supporter of ASH since his initial election as an MP in 1974?!
Good article on important paper
More teenagers are now smoking regularly than if pre-vaping smoking trends had continued, widening inequities for Māori and Pacific youth.
Vaping has slowed progress in cutting teen smoking in NZ – new study
theconversation.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Good article on important paper
Excellent news - well done to all who have campaigned for this!
Big win for public health: Australia will soon have a Centre for Disease Control!! #ACDC #PublicHealth
“This is a moment for the public health history books, and is testament to the tenacity of countless people who’ve toiled for decades to achieve this," Prof Slevin says.
“This centre will save lives, not just here but also o/s as it will increase our links with our neighbours."
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“This centre will save lives, not just here but also o/s as it will increase our links with our neighbours."
shorturl.at/jNCZD
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Excellent news - well done to all who have campaigned for this!
Not only letters to journals. Deadly industries also like to use AI for their virtue signaling. See the Philip Morris (PMI) 56 page Climate Transition Plan–“This report was developed with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence and reviewed and finalized by PMI employees”.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Not only letters to journals. Deadly industries also like to use AI for their virtue signaling. See the Philip Morris (PMI) 56 page Climate Transition Plan–“This report was developed with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence and reviewed and finalized by PMI employees”.
x.com/InsidePMI/st...
x.com/InsidePMI/st...
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#EHFG2025: "health must be the cornerstone of a renewed #socialcontract in Europe"
@martinmckee.bsky.social (2025). The Gastein prescription: health as Europe's path to renewal.
@thelancet.com Regional Health - Europe, 59, 101514.
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
@martinmckee.bsky.social (2025). The Gastein prescription: health as Europe's path to renewal.
@thelancet.com Regional Health - Europe, 59, 101514.
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
November 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#EHFG2025: "health must be the cornerstone of a renewed #socialcontract in Europe"
@martinmckee.bsky.social (2025). The Gastein prescription: health as Europe's path to renewal.
@thelancet.com Regional Health - Europe, 59, 101514.
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
@martinmckee.bsky.social (2025). The Gastein prescription: health as Europe's path to renewal.
@thelancet.com Regional Health - Europe, 59, 101514.
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...