Nicotine & Cannabis Policy Center
@ncpc.bsky.social
Conducting nicotine and cannabis policy research within the 11 counties of the Central Valley and surrounding mountains.
ncpc.ucmerced.edu
ncpc.ucmerced.edu
Happy Holidays from the NCPC team! Wishing you a season of rest, connection, and wellness.
#NCPC #HappyHolidays #NewYear #ucmerced
#NCPC #HappyHolidays #NewYear #ucmerced
December 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Happy Holidays from the NCPC team! Wishing you a season of rest, connection, and wellness.
#NCPC #HappyHolidays #NewYear #ucmerced
#NCPC #HappyHolidays #NewYear #ucmerced
Did you know? Over 16 million Americans are living with a smoking-related disease, and quitting smoking completely is the most effective way to improve health. #quittobacco #tobaccofree
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Learn more here: zurl.co/YyFfT
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Did you know? Over 16 million Americans are living with a smoking-related disease, and quitting smoking completely is the most effective way to improve health. #quittobacco #tobaccofree
Learn more here: zurl.co/YyFfT
Learn more here: zurl.co/YyFfT
According to San Diego State University researchers, thirdhand smoke still lingers long after smoking and vaping have ceased and can harm the health of inhabitants.
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Learn more about the @Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center here: zurl.co/Fjaqc
Learn more here: zurl.co/d02pI
Learn more about the @Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center here: zurl.co/Fjaqc
December 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
According to San Diego State University researchers, thirdhand smoke still lingers long after smoking and vaping have ceased and can harm the health of inhabitants.
Learn more here: zurl.co/d02pI
Learn more about the @Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center here: zurl.co/Fjaqc
Learn more here: zurl.co/d02pI
Learn more about the @Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center here: zurl.co/Fjaqc
Did you know? Even occasional smoking can significantly increase cardiovascular and mortality risks. #tobaccofree #quittobacco
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Learn more here: zurl.co/2uZpq
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Did you know? Even occasional smoking can significantly increase cardiovascular and mortality risks. #tobaccofree #quittobacco
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Learn more here: zurl.co/2uZpq
Join us in welcoming the amazing Dr. Leia Belt to the NCPC team! #NCPCstrong #UCMerced #Tobaccoresearch
November 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Join us in welcoming the amazing Dr. Leia Belt to the NCPC team! #NCPCstrong #UCMerced #Tobaccoresearch
Read the latest NCPC publication on rural CA tobacco and cannabis control through community collaborations. The link features commentary from Dr. Payán. Special thanks to the full author team.
Learn more here: zurl.co/Be6QI
NCPC studies here: zurl.co/KUYhh
Learn more here: zurl.co/Be6QI
NCPC studies here: zurl.co/KUYhh
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Read the latest NCPC publication on rural CA tobacco and cannabis control through community collaborations. The link features commentary from Dr. Payán. Special thanks to the full author team.
Learn more here: zurl.co/Be6QI
NCPC studies here: zurl.co/KUYhh
Learn more here: zurl.co/Be6QI
NCPC studies here: zurl.co/KUYhh
Have you heard? Delegates gathered for WHO’s global tobacco control conference to discuss combating tobacco use, which kills more than 7 million people annually. #tobaccocontrol #tobaccopolicy
Learn more here: zurl.co/wWlVv
Learn more here: zurl.co/wWlVv
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Have you heard? Delegates gathered for WHO’s global tobacco control conference to discuss combating tobacco use, which kills more than 7 million people annually. #tobaccocontrol #tobaccopolicy
Learn more here: zurl.co/wWlVv
Learn more here: zurl.co/wWlVv
Did you know? Despite cigarette smoking rates declining, cigarette smoking remains the most preventable cause of serious illness and death. #thegreatamericansmokeout #quittobacco
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Learn more here: zurl.co/DWvpO
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Did you know? Despite cigarette smoking rates declining, cigarette smoking remains the most preventable cause of serious illness and death. #thegreatamericansmokeout #quittobacco
Learn more here: zurl.co/DWvpO
Learn more here: zurl.co/DWvpO
According to Dignity Health, during its report about Lung Cancer Awareness Month, smoking accounts for 80% of lung cancer deaths along with other significant risk factors. #lungcancerawarenessmonth #quitsmoking
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Learn more here: zurl.co/pKr5b
November 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
According to Dignity Health, during its report about Lung Cancer Awareness Month, smoking accounts for 80% of lung cancer deaths along with other significant risk factors. #lungcancerawarenessmonth #quitsmoking
Learn more here: zurl.co/pKr5b
Learn more here: zurl.co/pKr5b
Gilroy, CA has temporarily prohibited the issuance of new tobacco retailer permits for 45 days due to growing concerns of the increase in new smoke shops. What are your thoughts? #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/C49vm
Learn more here: zurl.co/C49vm
November 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Gilroy, CA has temporarily prohibited the issuance of new tobacco retailer permits for 45 days due to growing concerns of the increase in new smoke shops. What are your thoughts? #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/C49vm
Learn more here: zurl.co/C49vm
Cal Poly is hosting a ‘Quit Day’ as part of the @americancancersoc.bsky.social's annual call each November for smokers to quit for good. They offer support, information, and resources to students looking to quit smoking. #quittobacco #tobaccofree
Learn more here: zurl.co/Jfohh
Learn more here: zurl.co/Jfohh
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Cal Poly is hosting a ‘Quit Day’ as part of the @americancancersoc.bsky.social's annual call each November for smokers to quit for good. They offer support, information, and resources to students looking to quit smoking. #quittobacco #tobaccofree
Learn more here: zurl.co/Jfohh
Learn more here: zurl.co/Jfohh
National City, CA recently approved a new ordinance that establishes a tobacco retail license program to reduce youth access to tobacco and vaping products. What are your thoughts? #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/PGCkc
Learn more here: zurl.co/PGCkc
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
National City, CA recently approved a new ordinance that establishes a tobacco retail license program to reduce youth access to tobacco and vaping products. What are your thoughts? #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/PGCkc
Learn more here: zurl.co/PGCkc
Congratulations to NCPC Tobacco Endgame Intern & Research Assistant & @ucmerced.bsky.social senior - Esai Navarro, who presented findings from a TRDRP funded study aiming to help people quit smoking at the 2025 NDiSTEM in Columbus, Ohio. #Amazinginterns #NCPCResearch
November 8, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Congratulations to NCPC Tobacco Endgame Intern & Research Assistant & @ucmerced.bsky.social senior - Esai Navarro, who presented findings from a TRDRP funded study aiming to help people quit smoking at the 2025 NDiSTEM in Columbus, Ohio. #Amazinginterns #NCPCResearch
The American Association for Cancer Research expresses support for the FDA's proposal to limit the amount of nicotine in certain combusted tobacco products. What do you think? #tobaccocontrol #tobaccopolicy
Learn more here: zurl.co/SrwSd
Learn more here: zurl.co/SrwSd
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The American Association for Cancer Research expresses support for the FDA's proposal to limit the amount of nicotine in certain combusted tobacco products. What do you think? #tobaccocontrol #tobaccopolicy
Learn more here: zurl.co/SrwSd
Learn more here: zurl.co/SrwSd
San Jose is planning to ban the sales of nitrous oxide and to enact a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retail licenses to give the city time to strengthen its regulations. Do you think this is enough? #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/ct2Mu
Learn more here: zurl.co/ct2Mu
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
San Jose is planning to ban the sales of nitrous oxide and to enact a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retail licenses to give the city time to strengthen its regulations. Do you think this is enough? #tobaccopolicy #tobaccocontrol
Learn more here: zurl.co/ct2Mu
Learn more here: zurl.co/ct2Mu
After announcing the release of ‘The U.S. Tobacco Atlas’, the American Cancer Society reports that despite the decline, cigarette smoking remains a leading risk factor for lung cancer.
Learn more here: zurl.co/CyviL
The U.S. Tobacco Atlas: zurl.co/SRAUW
Learn more here: zurl.co/CyviL
The U.S. Tobacco Atlas: zurl.co/SRAUW
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After announcing the release of ‘The U.S. Tobacco Atlas’, the American Cancer Society reports that despite the decline, cigarette smoking remains a leading risk factor for lung cancer.
Learn more here: zurl.co/CyviL
The U.S. Tobacco Atlas: zurl.co/SRAUW
Learn more here: zurl.co/CyviL
The U.S. Tobacco Atlas: zurl.co/SRAUW
According to new research from the University of Georgia, people who use cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or both, may have a higher likelihood of developing diabetes. #healthresearch #quittobacco #tobaccofree
Learn more here: zurl.co/Wb8lC
Learn more here: zurl.co/Wb8lC
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
According to new research from the University of Georgia, people who use cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or both, may have a higher likelihood of developing diabetes. #healthresearch #quittobacco #tobaccofree
Learn more here: zurl.co/Wb8lC
Learn more here: zurl.co/Wb8lC
¿Sabías que dejando de fumar tras el diagnóstico de cáncer se asocia con una mayor supervivencia general en personas que han superado el cáncer? #dejaeltabaco #libredetabaco
Más información aquí: zurl.co/z3RSG
Más información aquí: zurl.co/z3RSG
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
¿Sabías que dejando de fumar tras el diagnóstico de cáncer se asocia con una mayor supervivencia general en personas que han superado el cáncer? #dejaeltabaco #libredetabaco
Más información aquí: zurl.co/z3RSG
Más información aquí: zurl.co/z3RSG
Según un estudio de la USC, entre 2020 y 2024, el consumo diario de nicotina por vapeo entre los jóvenes aumentó del 15,4% al 28,8%. #prevencióndeltabaco #espacioslibredehumo
Más información aquí: zurl.co/Vy0Gv
Más información aquí: zurl.co/Vy0Gv
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Según un estudio de la USC, entre 2020 y 2024, el consumo diario de nicotina por vapeo entre los jóvenes aumentó del 15,4% al 28,8%. #prevencióndeltabaco #espacioslibredehumo
Más información aquí: zurl.co/Vy0Gv
Más información aquí: zurl.co/Vy0Gv
Did you know? Postdiagnosis smoking cessation is associated with improved overall survival in cancer survivors. #quittobacco #tobaccofree
Learn more here: zurl.co/fXd74
Learn more here: zurl.co/fXd74
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Did you know? Postdiagnosis smoking cessation is associated with improved overall survival in cancer survivors. #quittobacco #tobaccofree
Learn more here: zurl.co/fXd74
Learn more here: zurl.co/fXd74
According to a study by USC, between 2020 to 2024 daily nicotine vaping among youth who vape has increased from 15.4% to 28.8%. #tobaccoprevention #smokefree
Learn more here: zurl.co/fpNri
Learn more here: zurl.co/fpNri
November 4, 2025 at 5:20 AM
According to a study by USC, between 2020 to 2024 daily nicotine vaping among youth who vape has increased from 15.4% to 28.8%. #tobaccoprevention #smokefree
Learn more here: zurl.co/fpNri
Learn more here: zurl.co/fpNri
Have you heard? According to the New York State Department of Health, youth tobacco use is continuing to decline all across the state. #quittobacco #tobaccopolicy
Learn more here: zurl.co/w1Kit
Learn more here: zurl.co/w1Kit
November 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Have you heard? According to the New York State Department of Health, youth tobacco use is continuing to decline all across the state. #quittobacco #tobaccopolicy
Learn more here: zurl.co/w1Kit
Learn more here: zurl.co/w1Kit
Did you know? Researchers found that while vaping-related disorders is rare among patients with chronic lung disease; it is significantly associated with higher odds for mortality. #smokefree #publichealth
Learn more here: zurl.co/LNcaT
Learn more here: zurl.co/LNcaT
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Did you know? Researchers found that while vaping-related disorders is rare among patients with chronic lung disease; it is significantly associated with higher odds for mortality. #smokefree #publichealth
Learn more here: zurl.co/LNcaT
Learn more here: zurl.co/LNcaT
¿Sabías que? Un estudio de la Universidad de California en Riverside descubrió que el ingrediente principal en la mayoría de los líquidos de los cigarrillos electrónicos puede formar químicas tóxicas y dañar los pulmones. #dejeeltabaco
Más aquí: zurl.co/2EJXR
Más aquí: zurl.co/2EJXR
October 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
¿Sabías que? Un estudio de la Universidad de California en Riverside descubrió que el ingrediente principal en la mayoría de los líquidos de los cigarrillos electrónicos puede formar químicas tóxicas y dañar los pulmones. #dejeeltabaco
Más aquí: zurl.co/2EJXR
Más aquí: zurl.co/2EJXR
¿Sabías que? El Concilio de Eureka aprobó recientemente una Ordenanza de Licencias para la Venta de Tabaco. #políticadetabaco #controldetabaco
Más información aquí: zurl.co/0gFCS
Más información aquí: zurl.co/0gFCS
October 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
¿Sabías que? El Concilio de Eureka aprobó recientemente una Ordenanza de Licencias para la Venta de Tabaco. #políticadetabaco #controldetabaco
Más información aquí: zurl.co/0gFCS
Más información aquí: zurl.co/0gFCS