Battaglia al fumo | Silvano Gallus

A cigarette isn't paid for in cents, but in a lifetime — Dr. Silvano Gallus on the true cost of tobacco Silvano Gallus is an epidemiologist and Head of the Lifestyle Research Laboratory at the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research. He is a leading expert in the study of lifestyle, smoking, and prevention, with extensive experience in independent research and national and international collaborative projects in the fields of epidemiology and public health. In this episode, Dr. Gallus shares the latest data on smoking in Italy, explains why anti-smoking policies have stalled, and sheds light on new nicotine products, from e-cigarettes to sachets. Topics covered: The cost of a cigarette: measured in lifetimes, not in cents Smoking numbers: WHO data and the Italian situation Stagnant policies: from the Sirchia law to today Taxation and pricing: the most effective measure according to the evidence E-cigarettes and heated tobacco: what the data really say Dual use: why it can increase the risk Nicotine sachets: the product that young people are already familiar with #MilanoHealthWeek #MHW2026 #Smoking #Prevention #Lifestyles