The Tobacco Control Unit (UCT) of the Institut Català d’Oncologia (ICO) once again took part in the 16th Conference of the Societat Catalana d’Atenció i Tractament del Consum de Tabac (SCATT), a leading event that brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, and specialists in tobacco treatment from across the region.
Under the slogan “Together for Health, No Step Back!”, the conference focused on today’s key challenges in tobacco prevention and control. This year’s discussions placed particular emphasis on emerging forms of nicotine consumption — such as vaping devices — and the need for stronger regulatory frameworks to curb their spread, especially among adolescents and young people.
The scientific program featured roundtable discussions, keynote lectures, and presentations of oral communications and posters. In this context, David Fernández Lavado, a member of the UCT, presented the study “Framing It Positively or Negatively? The Effect of Health Messages on Adolescent Vaping” , which received an award from the organizing society. Other members of the unit also contributed several scientific communications, highlighting the team’s active research work and ongoing commitment., que ha estat distingit amb un guardó per part de l’entitat organitzadora. A més, altres professionals de la unitat han contribuït amb diverses comunicacions científiques, evidenciant l’activitat investigadora i el compromís continu de l’equip.
Through its participation, the UCT further strengthens its role as a leader in research and clinical care in the field of tobacco control. The work presented underscores the unit’s contribution to advancing knowledge and developing effective strategies to reduce the impact of tobacco use.
