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Alcohol Blamed for 1 in Every 30 Cancer Deaths: Study

Gapstur did point out that smoking is a much more powerful factor in cancer deaths than alcohol. Although some 20,000 cancer deaths can be attributed to alcohol each year, more than 100,000 cancer deaths are caused by smoking, she said.
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Feb 16, 2013 17:23
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Drinking Can Derail Women's Efforts to Quit Smoking

Women trying to stop smoking may at greater risk for relapse if they drink alcohol, according to the study from the University of Texas School of Public Health. Researchers found that women who drink to cope with the stress of trying to kick the habit ma
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Feb 16, 2013 17:00
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[Minnesota] Did a local clean indoor air policy increase alcohol-related crime around bars and restaurants? -- Klein et al. 22 (2): 113

Conclusions Evidence from this study suggests that alcohol-related crimes were not significantly affected by a local comprehensive CIA policy that banned smoking in public workplaces in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Tobacco Control
added Feb 16, 2013 12:57
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Identifying When Smokers Attempting Cessation Are At A Higher Risk Of Relapse

New findings by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health may help identify situations in which smokers who are trying to quit are at a higher risk of relapse.
Medical News TODAY(UK)
added Feb 15, 2013 11:02
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12th Grade Dropouts Have Higher Rates of Cigarette, Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use

Youth in the 12th grade age range (ages 16 to 18) who have dropped out of school prior to graduating are more likely than their counterparts to be current users of cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and other illicit drugs, according to a report by the Substa
Newswise
added Feb 15, 2013 08:10
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For Smokers Trying To Quit, Alcohol Use May Be Symptom Not Cause Of Troubles

These new findings suggest a cycle where a greater urge to smoke leads to drinking alcohol, which in turn escalates the urge to smoke. Such a cycle would likely increase the risk of relapse. If this is true then designing interventions that replace alcoho
REDORBIT (formerly RedNova.com)
added Feb 14, 2013 20:46
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[UK] Junk science: food companies accused of using tobacco's tricks to protect profits

Global food and drink companies are using techniques pioneered by the tobacco industry to undermine public-health policies designed to combat obesity, diabetes and alcohol-related illnesses, a new study claims.
The Independent (uk)
added Feb 12, 2013 13:08
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Fast food and alcohol companies 'using similar strategies to tobacco industry'

A Lancet study advocates for regulation, saying that it is the only way to change transnational corporations. ... As part of the Lancet series on NCDs, one study looked at the multinational food, drink and alcohol industries - and found that they are us
The Journal.ie (ie)
added Feb 12, 2013 12:19
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[Minnesota] Minneapolis Star Tribune Editorial: Raise state taxes on cigarettes, alcohol

It's a matter of health, but revenue gains would be significant.
Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune
added Feb 9, 2013 12:33
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[Norway] Health minister rejects more wine and tobacco restrictions

A commission of health care experts has proposed a new list of restrictions to further discourage consumption of tobacco and alcohol but Heath Minister Jonas Gahr Støre apparently thinks they went a bit far. He quickly rejected several of their recommend
Views and News from Norway (no)
added Feb 5, 2013 11:09
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