Publications Estimating the annual production data of bidi sticks in India using the “back-of-the-envelop” method This study estimates the exact number of bidi sticks produced annually in India in order to address the significant gap in reliable data for production figures. Having more specific production estimates may lead to stricter compliance with the existing regulatory norms and decreased illegal circulation of bidis, including to minors.
Publications Beyond air pollution: a national assessment of cooking-related burns in Ghana The goal of this study was to describe the country-level incidence of severe cooking-related burns in Ghana and identify household-level risk factors for adults and children. It compared the incidence of burns when cooks used solid fuel compared with liquid petroleum gas.
Publications The Olympic game’s up: it’s time for the IOC to stop promoting sugary drinks Athletes at the Olympics perform under the banner of companies sponsoring the games, including Coca-Cola, and implicitly endorse that unhealthy sugary beverage. It’s time for the International Olympic Committee to cut ties with Coca-Cola in the interest of athletes, spectators and the planet.
Publications Accelerating the Health Benefits of Scaling Clean Household Energy in India This report presents findings from a cost-effectiveness analysis of various state-level subsidy options to highlight the health benefits of sustained use of liquified petroleum gas in households compared to solid fuels.
Publications Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance in Bihar Vital Strategies, in partnership with Pure Earth and Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Center, conducted the first statewide study to understand blood lead levels in children under the age of 5 and their pregnant mothers in Bihar, India.
Publications Future of tobacco marketing: the metaverse, NFTs and the next generation of the internet This article underscores the necessity of finding ways to expose and counter tobacco companies' harmful marketing tactics deployed through new digital technologies—advergaming, NFTs and the metaverse.
Publications Preventing Childhood Lead Exposure: Assessing the Comprehensive Approach Capacity in Peru We conducted an assessment to better understand the current efforts in monitoring and managing lead exposure among children in Peru.
Fact Sheets RESET Alcohol – Public opinion, attitudes and support for government action on alcohol use in Kenya This fact sheet from Kenya offers key highlights of the data for government officials, other stakeholders and journalists interested in alcohol policy.
Fact Sheets RESET Alcohol – Public opinion, attitudes and support for government action on alcohol use in Brazil This fact sheet from Brazil offers key highlights of the data for government officials, other stakeholders and journalists interested in alcohol policy.
Publications Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention: Assessment of Blood Lead Surveillance Capacity in Colombia Lead exposure is a significant public health concern in Colombia, with over a half million children estimated to have a blood lead level (BLL) above 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL), a level that requires action according to WHO.