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[UK] Researchers state need for further research into electronic cigarettes

Cancer Research UK states need for further research into electronic cigarettes A new Cancer Research UK report highlights the unanswered questions surrounding the safety and effectiveness of electronic or e-cigarettes.
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added Jun 5, 2013 17:22
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[Ghana] Observe Ban On Smoking In Public

(FDA) yesterday reminded the general public on the need to observe the ban on smoking in all public places. This, the FDA said, was to ensure that non-smokers were protected from the adverse effects of tobacco smoke considering the overwhelming evidence
Ghana Ministry of Information (gh)
added Jun 5, 2013 17:21
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Bulgarian President Says No to Easing Full Smoking Ban

Plevneliev has reiterated his firm stance against easing the existing full smoking ban in enclosed public spaces. Plevneliev told reporters on Wednesday that there would be “no logical explanation” for a potential reexamination of the ban.
Novinite.com (bg)
added Jun 5, 2013 17:21
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[UK] U.K. advises smokers to use nicotine products to try to quit

Britain's independent health watchdog says for people who can't quit smoking cold turkey, it's OK to use nicotine products to help them cut down.
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 5, 2013 07:35
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[UK] Smokers urged to 'cut down' rather than quit

New guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) recommends that some people should try to limit their smoking while using nicotine gum and skin patches as a supplement, instead of simply giving up the habit.
Electronic Telegraph (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 07:21
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[UK] Youngsters fail to get message on smoking health threat

Efforts to persuade youngsters to accept the dangers of smoking appear to be failing, after new figures revealed that 45 under-age children start smoking somewhere in the West Country every single day. More than 16,000 young people aged between 11 and 1
This is Somerset (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 09:03
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[UK] 90% of South West homes are smoke-free

NEW figures have revealed almost 90% of homes in the South West are smoke-free. The latest figures, published as part of the Smokefree Homes and Cars campaign, show 87% of homes in the region are smoke free – up from 78% just two years ago.
This is the West (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 09:01
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[Jamaica] Ferguson repeats anti-tobacco Bill promise

THE draft anti-tobacco Bill — which, among other things, will ban smoking in public places — is to go before Parliament shortly, Health Minister Fenton Ferguson said on Friday.
Jamaica Observer (jm)
added Jun 5, 2013 07:37
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Smoking ban widely expected to be ignored in Russia

Lack of police control is cited as one of the reasons why Russia’s efforts to limit smoking in public spaces will likely have little effect on the habits of its citizens.
Russia Beyond The Headlines (Rossiyskaya gazeta) (ru)
added Jun 5, 2013 07:36
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[Russia] Smoking Ban Met With Skepticism

Most smokers interviewed say the ban is unlikely to be strictly implemented and that authorities themselves will disregard the rules. The law, developed by the Health Ministry and signed in February by President Vladimir Putin, was designed to put a den
Moscow Times
added Jun 5, 2013 07:26
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