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These proceedings summarise the presentations and discussions before the European Parliament’s Health Working Group as part of the workshop on ‘Novel tobacco products and their effects on health’, held on 30 November 2022. The four presentations touched, inter alia, upon the current state of research on health effects, their role in harm reduction and regulatory recommendations. These workshop proceedings were provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies ...

European Union action on cancer

Pe scurt 21-10-2015

Cancer is a major public health concern in terms of disease burden and economic cost. Prevention and early detection are key. The European Union (EU) contributes to tackling cancer with awareness-raising, guidance, investment in research, as well as information and coordination.

To fight illicit trade in tobacco products, the European Union and its Member States currently have agreements with the four largest tobacco manufacturers. The European Commission has now proposed that the EU join a new international agreement in this field. The topic is due to be discussed with the Commission during the May I plenary session.

This report summarises the presentations and discussions at the Workshop on ‘Prevention and Healthy Life’, held at the European Parliament in Brussels, on Tuesday 4 March 2014. The aim of the workshop was to discuss the main challenges and future perspectives related to the topic of health promotion and disease prevention. The workshop was hosted by MEP Mr Alojz PETERLE (EPP, SL), Co-chair of the Health Working Group within the ENVI Committee.

This report summarises the presentations and discussions at the Workshop on electronic cigarettes, held on 7 May 2013 at the European Parliament. The aims of the workshop were to exchange information on how different jurisdictions deal with the regulation of the electronic cigarette and to be informed on the status of the scientific evidence concerning long-term health effects. The workshop was hosted by MEP Linda McAvan (S&D, UK), ENVI Committee, Rapporteur on Tobacco Products Directive.

Electronic cigarettes

Briefing 27-03-2013

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) work by vaporising nicotine liquid. They are aimed at people who do not want to smoke tobacco but cannot or do not want to overcome their nicotine addiction. They are mostly produced in China, and marketed in Europe by small and medium-sized firms. The market is growing rapidly.

Tobacco-related diseases kill around 700 000 Europeans per year. In order to make tobacco products less attractive to young people, the Commission proposed in December 2012 a revision of the Tobacco Products Directive which would ban additives, flavours and slim cigarettes, require large pictorial health warnings, and regulate smokeless products, novel tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. The European Parliament's Environment Committee appointed Linda McAvan (S&D, UK) as rapporteur.

This is a summary of the presentations and discussions at a Workshop on the Mid-Term Review and Evaluation of the EU Health Strategy 2008-2013 held at the European Parliament, 20 May 2012. The aim of the workshop was to provide insights into the state of play of the EU Health Strategy, to discuss the future of the European Health Programme and to share selected Member States' experiences with regard to the implementation of the Strategy.

Reducing smoking rates in the EU

Briefing 30-09-2011

Smoking is the largest preventable cause of death in the EU, creating both direct costs to healthcare systems and indirect costs due to productivity loss.

Who Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Analiză aprofundată 02-01-2006