The Department of Social and Preventive Medicine is proud to announce the publication of the book “Smoking: A Public Health Concern” (2026), co-edited by Associate Professor Dr Farizah Mohd Hairi and Associate Professor Dr Anne Yee.
Published in London, this volume represents a significant scholarly contribution to the field of tobacco control and public health. The book brings together multidisciplinary perspectives addressing the epidemiological, clinical, behavioural, and policy dimensions of smoking and nicotine addiction.
The editorial process involved rigorous curation to ensure thematic coherence and relevance across chapters.
In addition to the editors’ own contributions, the book features work from members of the nicotine addiction research team (NARCC) as well as other international researchers, showcasing recent findings and strengthening the visibility of locally generated evidence in the global academic landscape.
This publication reflects the department’s commitment to:
- Advancing evidence-based public health practice
- Promoting collaborative research
- Supporting capacity building among emerging researchers
- Contributing to international scholarly discourse
The book is intended for researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and students engaged in tobacco control and preventive health.
“Smoking – A Public Health Concern”, ISBN 978-1-83635-244-0 has been published online on 4th March 2026.
This achievement underscores the power of collaboration in academia, demonstrating that when researchers come together with a shared purpose, their work can transcend institutions and contribute meaningfully to global health advancement.
“This book is not the end of a journey; it is an invitation. To collaborate, to publish, and to shape the future of public health, together.”
More about the book here.
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