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[Montserrat (uk), South America/Caribbean, UK] Ministry of Health to highlight health risks of tobacco smoking
This Wednesday, June 5 at 2pm, Health Promotions Officer Wayne Hunte, will make the presentation at the Physiotherapy Suite at Glendon Hospital. Hunte is a Certified Smoking Cessation Practitioner and a trained Tobacco Dependence Treatment Specialist.
Jun 3, 2013
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Jun 4, 2013 17:23
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[Asia, Qatar] More than QR375,000 in fines for smoking violations
The Supreme Council of Health (SCH)’s Tobacco Inspection units last year raked in a total of QR376,500 in fines from tobacco law violators, the SCH Annual Report 2012 reveals.
Jun 4, 2013
Gulf Times (qa)
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Jun 4, 2013 17:10
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[Nepal] Tobacco kills
“Maximum diseases can be related to tobacco as it causes many health problems,” said Dr Rohan Jha, General Physician, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH).
Jun 4, 2013
The Himalayan Times (np)
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Jun 4, 2013 17:08
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[Africa] In Sierra Leone, Government & Partners Plot Against Tobacco Use
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, collaborated with World Health Organization and Global Ireland, to observe ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on Friday 31st May 2013.
Jun 3, 2013
Awareness Times (sl)
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Jun 4, 2013 17:07
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[California] Report: Local Asian Immigrant Men Triple Average Smoking Rate - Cupertino, CA Patch
According to the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, "Asian male immigrants, in particular the Filipino and Cambodian populations, have three times the smoking rate compared to the county’s overall adult smoking rate." Cupertino has a 63 percent
Jun 3, 2013
Patch.org
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Jun 4, 2013 17:06
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[Massachusetts] Blowing smoke: Most tobacco money going elsewhere ($$)
Twenty years ago, supporters of a tobacco tax increase for Massachusetts had lofty goals for the money. A voter-approved 1992 ballot initiative nearly doubled the cigarette tax from 26 cents to 51 cents a pack to fund the creation of the Massachusetts T
May 29, 2013
Attleboro (MA) Sun Chronicle
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Jun 4, 2013 10:02
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[Asia, Malaysia] CHIN: Stop smoking!
However, quitting this addictive practice is easier said than done. The chemical nicotine in tobacco is the reason why people continue to feel the need to smoke.
Jun 2, 2013
The Star (my)
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Jun 4, 2013 09:56
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[India] RANJAN: WHIPLASH: Everybody knows smoking kills
As an occasional smoker, I know, as yet, the deplorable advertisement strategy has not worked for me. As it hasn't, I'm sure, for countless others. One reason for this, I believe, is the complete abstinence they seek to endorse. Wouldn't it be a better
Jun 3, 2013
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
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Jun 4, 2013 09:54
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[Asia, Malaysia] Quit-smoking campaign team makes pit stop at Menara Star
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSK) launched a Pledge To Quit Right campaign in conjunction with World No Tobacco Day on May 31. The GSK team made a pit stop at Menara Star and got the staff members to post their pledges on the Pledge to Quit Right
Jun 3, 2013
The Star (my)
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Jun 4, 2013 09:51
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Russian Smoking Ban Takes Effect Amid Dispute Over Higher Taxes
A Russian anti-smoking law that came into force two days ago needs to be supported by a higher tax on tobacco in order to “radically” reduce smoking, a top government official said.
Jun 3, 2013
Business Week/Bloomberg
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Jun 4, 2013 09:50