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China Sees 13 Million Women Smokers

As many as 13 million Chinese women smoke, reaching a smoking rate of 2.4 percent, according to the China's Report on the Harm of Smoking. Smoking has a higher impact on women than on men. Aside from accelerating the aging process, an international sur
All-China Women's Federation (cn)
added Jun 5, 2013 00:14
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[UK] Hospital smoking shelters - FOR AND AGAINST

BOSSES from the Royal Bolton are asking you whether new smoking shelters should be built at the hospital. Although smoking in the hospital grounds is prohibited, it is virtually impossible to enforce, as it is not underpinned by the law.
This is Bolton / Bolton Evening News (BEN) (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 00:13
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[UK] Research reveals dangers of second-hand smoke

More than 800 children visit their doctor every day due to the effects of being exposed to second-hand smoke, according to research published by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK.
Irish Examiner (ie)
added Jun 5, 2013 00:11
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[UK] E-cigarettes: health revolution or fresh pack of trouble?

On Wednesday, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) is due to publish fresh guidance on "new approaches to help reduce the harm from smoking tobacco". Many health campaigners hope and expect Nice to include the use of e-cigarettes
The Guardian (uk)
added Jun 4, 2013 23:06
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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.
Gulf Times (qa)
added 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).
The Himalayan Times (np)
added Jun 4, 2013 17:08
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[UK] Consultant backs move to protect children from second-hand smoke in cars

A CONSULTANT from a North-East hospital trust has backed a new national campaign to discourage smoking when children are in cars.
Northern Echo (Darlington, UK)
added Jun 4, 2013 09:44
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[Malta] [WATCH] Dalli says European Commission wanted to lift snus ban

Malta Today (mt)
added Jun 4, 2013 09:43
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[UK] Passive smoking forces 800 children a day to see a doctor

An alarming number of parents are still risking their children’s lives by smoking in front of them at home or in the car, Britain’s most senior doctor warns today. More than 300,000 under-16s a year see their doctor with illnesses related to second-hand
The Mirror (uk)
added Jun 4, 2013 02:39
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[UK] Does it bother you when adults smoke around you?

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BBC Online
added Jun 4, 2013 02:38
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