Richard van Zyl-Smit
Professor Richard van Zyl-Smit is a prominent researcher at the University of Cape Town, known for his work on nicotine dependence and the public health implications of vaping among teenagers. He is the lead author of a groundbreaking study that reveals unprecedented levels of nicotine addiction among South African youth, calling attention to the urgent need for legislative action.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 8.00 | 0.44% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 262,428 | $350,000 | 1,549$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 262,428 | $350,000 | 1,549$ |
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South Africa:
Richard van Zyl-Smit is the lead author of the study discussing nicotine dependence among adolescents.
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