Changes in Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption in France during the Spring 2020 Lockdown: Results of the Coviprev and Viquop Surveys

Quatremère, Guillemette; Guignard, Romain; Andler, Raphaël; Sempé, Sandie; Houzelle, Nathalie; Nguyen-Thanh, Viêt

doi:10.3390/ijerph192214808

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Economic evaluation of the recent French tobacco control policy: a model-based approach

Devaux,

Dorfmuller Ciampi,

Guignard

et al. 2024

Tob Control

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BackgroundOne in four French adults smoked daily in 2021, compared with one in six in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. To strengthen its tobacco control policy, in 2016, France has started implementing a policy package that includes a 3-year gradual price increase, plain packaging, an annual social marketing campaign promoting cessation and the reimbursement of nicotine replacement products. This study aims to evaluate the health and economic impact of this policy package.MethodsThe long-term policy impact on disease cases, healthcare expenditure and gains in labour participation and productivity was evaluated by using the OECD microsimulation model for Strategic Public Health Planning for Non-Communicable Diseases. The model was fed with historical and projected trends on tobacco smoking prevalence as produced by the policy package.ResultsOver the period 2023–2050, the policy package is estimated to avoid about 4.03 million (2.09–11.84 million) cases of chronic diseases, save €578 million (365–1848 million) per year in health expenditure and increase employment and workforce productivity by the equivalent to 19 800 (9100–59 900) additional full-time workers per year, compared with a scenario in which the intervention package is not implemented. The intervention cost is estimated at about €148 million per year. For each euro invested in the policy package, €4 will be returned in long-term savings in healthcare expenditure.ConclusionsThe tobacco control policy package implemented by France, targeting smoking initiation and promoting tobacco cessation is an effective intervention with an excellent return on investment.

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Economic evaluation of the recent French tobacco control policy: a model-based approach

Devaux,

Dorfmuller Ciampi,

Guignard

et al. 2024

Tob Control

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Factors related to increased alcohol misuse by students compared to non-students during the first Covid-19 lockdown in France: the Confins study

Kinouani,

Macalli,

Arsandaux

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background The closure of bars and lockdowns related to the Covid-19 pandemic changed alcohol use levels in France during the spring of 2020. We wondered whether this sudden cessation of social interactions impacted students more than non-students and what factors specific to students would explain the increase in alcohol misuse. The aims of this study were to compare self-reported changes in alcohol misuse (alcohol intake and binge-drinking frequency) during the first Covid-19 lockdown from March 17 to May 10, 2020, between French students and non-students and describe factors associated with this alcohol misuse in each subgroup. Methods Data collected in the Confins study from April 8 to May 10, 2020, were used in cross-sectional analyses stratified by student status. Multiple logistic regression was performed to estimate the association between self-reported increase in alcohol intake or binge-drinking frequency (at least six drinks of alcohol on one occasion) and demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical factors, as well as conditions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. The population-attributable fraction was then used to estimate the contribution of identified risk factors to increased alcohol misuse in students and non-students. Results Among both students and non-students, a self-reported decrease or no change in alcohol intake or binge-drinking was more common than an increase. However, the risk factors explaining an increase in alcohol intake differed among students (≥ 25 years old, not working or studying in the health field, and having suicidal ideation during the last 7 days) and non-students (having a medical diagnosis of mental disorders). The risk factors explaining an increase in binge-drinking frequency were similar in the two subgroups (being a tobacco smoker before lockdown and not practicing any physical activity during the last 7 days), except suicidal thoughts, which was a risk factor for alcohol misuse specific to students. Conclusions These results highlight the vulnerability of certain French students to alcohol misuse and the necessity of combining both mental health and substance use-related screening in the student population.

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How is the perceived health of populations living near industrial facilities measured. A scoping review

Trouillet,

Dab,

Vernay

2024

Preprint

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Background In many countries, populations have been noted to be increasingly sensitive to the quality of living environments, in particular around industrial facilities. Health security agencies in several countries have conducted epidemiological studies focused on medically-defined mortality or morbidity criteria. With the goal of offering an exhaustive response, they have broadened the scope of the health phenomena studied to include measuring the perceived health of the general population, although no defined protocol to do this exists. The purpose of this work is to identify the tools used and to analyse how the validity and reliability of these tools is understood. Methods Using four document databases, we carried out a literature search focused on the topics of perceived health, a neighbouring population and the presence of an industrial facility. It found 1446 unique records, published between 2000 and 2023. Results 29 articles were selected: These consisted of 26 primary research articles and three literature reviews. The articles included varying definitions of perceived health, different tools were used, and the validity and reliability criteria were diverse. The tools used were standardized scales, questionnaires in national surveys or specifically created tools, all of which had varying levels of validity and reliability. Conclusion This research shows that there is a growing interest in the subject, although a tool that is superior in terms of its relevance or qualities has yet to emerge.

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Changes in Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption in France during the Spring 2020 Lockdown: Results of the Coviprev and Viquop Surveys

Cited by 5 publications

References 38 publications

Economic evaluation of the recent French tobacco control policy: a model-based approach

Economic evaluation of the recent French tobacco control policy: a model-based approach

Factors related to increased alcohol misuse by students compared to non-students during the first Covid-19 lockdown in France: the Confins study

How is the perceived health of populations living near industrial facilities measured. A scoping review

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