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Simon Chapman

Emeritus Professor in Public Health, University of Sydney

Simon Chapman AO PhD FASSA HonFFPH(UK) is Emeritus Professor in Public Health at the University of Sydney. He has published over 500 articles in peer reviewed journals and 19 books and major reports. His H index is 53 and he has over 10,500 citations.

In 1997 he won the World Health Organisation's World No Tobacco Day Medal and in 2003 he was voted by his international peers to be awarded the American Cancer Society’s Luther Terry Award for outstanding individual leadership in tobacco control. In 2008 he won the NSW Premier’s Cancer Researcher of the Year medal; the Public Health Association of Australia’s Sidney Sax medal; and was a NSW finalist in Australian of the Year. He was deputy editor (1992-1997) then editor (1998-2008) of the British Medical Journal's, Tobacco Control and is now its Editor Emeritus. He was made an Officer in the Order of Australia in 2013 and was named Australian Skeptic of the Year

His recent research involves examining policy how health and medical issues are covered in the news media; how people stop smoking unaided; the psychogenic aspects of wind farms and health; and characteristics of public health research (and its dissemination) which impact on public health policy.

Why anecdotes aren't strong evidence when it comes to quitting smoking

Aug 07, 2017 08:36 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

In the early 1990s, I was the guest of the local health service in Broken Hill, New South Wales, during a national week promoting quitting smoking. I went on the local radio and the host invited ex-smokers to call in and...

Wind farms are hardly the bird slayers they're made out to be. Here's why

Jun 17, 2017 16:20 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

People who oppose wind farms often claim wind turbine blades kill large numbers of birds, often referring to them as bird choppers. And claims of dangers to iconic or rare birds, especially raptors, have attracted a lot of...

World Trade Organisation gives Australia's plain tobacco packs the (draft) thumbs up

May 05, 2017 14:33 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reportedly backed Australias laws on plain tobacco packaging implemented from December 2012. The apparent decision marks the end of the last of three cases brought against...

Apocalypse now: wifi and radiation sickness sweeping the world

Mar 21, 2017 00:06 am UTC| Health

In 2006, two researchers, Hallberg and Oberfeld, published a terrifying forecast in the journal Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine asking Will we all become electrosensitive?. The researchers extrapolated figures from...

Can we trust Big Tobacco to promote public health?

Mar 14, 2017 05:16 am UTC| Health Politics

Theres a new catchcry in public health: people working in tobacco control should join with Big Tobacco to promote safer tobacco products. It runs like this: before starting work each morning, tobacco company employees...

Colonoscopy: nothing to fear from the 'silver stallion'

Mar 06, 2017 02:07 am UTC| Health

I recently had a colonoscopy, an invasive medical procedure to examine the bowel, and was hugely relieved to get the all-clear. I posted a description of my experience to my friends on Facebook and got a range of...

On the pleasure of smoking

Dec 02, 2016 04:41 am UTC| Health

Repeatedly, studies have found a large majority of smokers regret ever starting to smoke: 85% in this study, 90% in this four nation study. Each year, some 40% of smokers make an attempt to stop, with most relapsing within...

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Economy

Fed's Goolsbee Expects Rates to Drop 'Fair Bit Lower,' Cautions on Slowing Cuts

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said Thursday he anticipates interest rates will end up considerably lower within the next year. He cautioned that the Federal Reserve may need to decelerate rate cuts amid...

S&P 500 Climbs on Cyclical Stocks as Nvidia and Alphabet Diverge Amid Fed Speculation

The SP 500 rose 0.5% Thursday, fueled by cyclical stocks like financials and industrials, offsetting tech sector volatility. Nvidias robust demand contrasted with Alphabets sharp dip on regulatory concerns. Cyclical...

Trump Pressed to Protect EV Tax Credits Amid China’s Subsidized Electric Car Push and Regulatory Battles

Automakers representing General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen are pressing President-elect Donald Trump to protect EV tax credits, address strict emissions rules, and counter Chinas EV export subsidies. Industry leaders...

Nvidia's AI Production Bottlenecks Spark Debate as Demand Skyrockets Beyond Supply Limits

Nvidias AI chips face critical production hurdles, with soaring demand outpacing supply due to advanced packaging challenges. Analysts foresee persistent bottlenecks into 2025, reshaping the competitive...

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Politics

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Propose: End Work-From-Home for Federal Employees to Trim Government Fat

In a bold move to streamline federal operations, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy have proposed terminating remote work privileges for federal employees. This initiative aims to reduce...

FEMA Chief Admits: 'We Skipped Trump Supporters' Homes During Hurricane Relief Efforts

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell acknowledged that disaster response teams bypassed homes displaying support for President-elect Donald Trump during recent hurricane relief operations. This admission has ignited a...

'Whoopi's Favorite Bakery' Delivers Sweet Justice: Rep. Malliotakis Serves Controversial Cakes on Capitol Hill

In a gesture blending culinary delight with political commentary, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) distributed cakes from Holtermanns Bakery on Capitol Hill Wednesday, November 20, 2024. This act followed Whoopi Goldbergs...

'Biden Must Resign Immediately': Nate Silver Urges President to Step Down, Citing Age and Mental Decline

In a striking critique, renowned pollster Nate Silver has called for President Joe Biden to resign immediately, suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris should assume the presidency for the remainder of his term....

Donald Trump's National Emergency Plan Garners Majority Support Amid Border Crisis

A recent Napolitan News Service survey reveals that a majority of Americans endorse President-elect Donald Trumps proposal to declare a national emergency in response to the ongoing border crisis. The poll indicates that...

Science

Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?

Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere. Weve all seen beautiful images of the Earth from space, some photographed by...

Blue Origin Prepares to Test New Glenn Rocket, Set to Rival SpaceX's Falcon Rockets

Blue Origin is making significant strides toward testing its New Glenn rocket, designed to compete with SpaceXs Falcon lineup. With seven BE-4 engines producing 3.8 million pounds of thrust, the New Glenn is set to test...

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Technology

Google Faces DOJ Pressure to Sell Chrome, Android, and AI Stakes to Fix Search Monopoly

The Department of Justice has urged a federal judge to make Google sell its Chrome browser and Android OS, among other remedies, to break its dominance in online search. The DOJ says drastic measures are needed to restore...

Bitcoin ETFs Hit $104 Billion, Outpacing Gold ETFs in Growth Amid Post-Election Market Optimism

Bitcoin ETFs achieved a record-breaking $104 billion in net assets, boosted by Donald Trumps presidential win and growing investor appetite for cryptocurrencies. With Bitcoin ETFs rapidly closing the gap with gold ETFs,...

5 Crucial Metrics Shaping Ethereum’s Next Move: Whale Activity and Network Growth in Focus

Ethereums price movement hinges on five pivotal indicators, including whale netflows and transaction growth, according to IntoTheBlock. Mixed signals emerge as ETH trades at $3,323, with long-term investors continuing to...

Bitcoin Soars Past $98,000, Catapults Satoshi Nakamoto Into World's Top 20 Billionaires

Bitcoin shattered records by surpassing $98,370 on Thursday, propelling its mysterious creator Satoshi Nakamoto into the ranks of the worlds wealthiest. With holdings of approximately 1.1 million BTC now valued at over...

Why Bitcoin’s Rally Has Traders Eyeing $135K Amid Trump’s Crypto Policy Push and ETF Boom

Bitcoin is surging as Trumps team explores creating a White House crypto policy role, adding to momentum from strong ETF inflows. Analysts predict BTC could reach $135K by year-end, while Ethereum struggles against...