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Health Hazards of Social Media for Adolescents – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #990

This blog post #990 for Pharma Veterans, authored by Asrar Qureshi, is based on an interview with US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy. He highlights the negative impact of social media on adolescent mental health and advocates for warning labels on social media platforms to raise awareness among parents and youth. Murthy recommends open conversations and setting tech-free zones for children using social media.
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Quitting Tobacco Use – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #988

The World Health Organization recently issued clinical treatment guidelines for tobacco cessation in adults. Despite decades of awareness campaigns, tobacco addiction remains a significant global issue, with over 1.25 billion users and millions of related premature deaths each year. The guidelines cover a range of interventions, including behavioral and pharmacological support, and stress the importance of implementing cessation measures in conjunction with other tobacco control efforts. Access to comprehensive cessation services remains a challenge in many countries.
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