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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.

What can obesity control learn from tobacco control's success?

Nov 25, 2016 10:26 am UTC| Health

Tobacco control is revered in contemporary public health as the poster child for chronic disease control. In nations like Australia, which have taken tobacco control seriously, we have seen virtually continual falls in...

Big Tobacco sees its future in cigarettes, not vaping

Oct 20, 2016 12:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business

In 2012, in the early days of the rise of e-cigarettes, Kingsley Wheaton, Director of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at British American Tobacco, said Our core business is, and will remain in, tobacco. So have the...

The failed history of tobacco harm reduction

Aug 30, 2016 09:02 am UTC| Health

Dark clouds hung over smoking as a likely risky activity long before the watershed case control studies on smoking and lung cancer were published in 1950 by Doll and Hill (on British smokers) and Wynder and Graham (on...

Why Big Tobacco has reason to fear the waking divestment giant

Aug 03, 2016 06:07 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

This week The Guardian published a long-form profile by veteran journalist Gideon Haigh of Dr Bronwyn King. The doctor who beat big tobacco https://t.co/fIcP2Jmuh6 Guardian Australia (@GuardianAus) August 1,...

Has New Zealand lost its way in tobacco control?

Jul 10, 2016 20:24 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Health

The New Zealand government has decided to reorient its priorities in tobacco control. It has announced it will be pulling 73% of its previous funding support for tobacco control advocacy. The only money allocated for...

Is nicotine really as safe as e-cigarette supporters make out?

Jun 14, 2016 07:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

A core platform of the massive promotion of e-cigarettes has been the argument that because these products involve no combustion but only vapourisation, they must be substantially less dangerous than smoked tobacco. Few ...

Climate Change Series

World’s largest wind farm study finds sleep disturbances aren't related to turbine noise

May 30, 2016 07:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature

During the Abbott government, the often recalcitrant Senate cross bench was thrown a big, juicy bone plainly intended to sweeten their disposition toward government bills which needed their support to pass. The anti- wind...

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Economy

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Global Currency Shuffle: Euro Dips, Yen Recovers, and Markets Await Key Economic Signals

The euro lost its shine against the US dollar due to strong US economic data and dovish comments from ECB members. It hit a fresh year-low yesterday and is hovering around that level. Yannis Stournaras from the European...

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...

Politics

Donald Trump's Bold Move: Pam Bondi Is the Right Choice for Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General of the United States. This nomination follows the withdrawal of previous nominee Matt Gaetz amid allegations...

Bob Casey Concedes: McCormick's Victory Marks a New Chapter for Pennsylvania

Democratic Senator Bob Casey conceded the Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican challenger Dave McCormick on Thursday, November 21, 2024. This concession comes two weeks after the Associated Press projected McCormick as...

Donald Trump's Communications Director Calls Reporter a 'F*cking Dummy' Over Mar-a-Lago Ambulance Story

In a recent escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and the press, Steven Cheung, President-elect Donald Trumps designated White House Communications Director, directed a profane insult at journalist Andrew...

Staggering Poll Reveals: ‘72% of Americans Demand Trump Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens Immediately!’

A recent Harvard/Harris poll has revealed that a significant majority of Americans72%believe that President-elect Donald Trump should prioritize deporting illegal immigrants who have committed crimes. The data underscores...

Matt Gaetz's AG Bid Crumbles: 'No Support from Key GOP Senators,' Sources Reveal

Representative Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination for U.S. Attorney General, citing insufficient support from pivotal Republican senators. The Florida congressman faced opposition from at least four GOP senators:...

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

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...

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...