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[UK] ASH response to Democracy Institute report on tobacco plain packaging: he who pays the piper calls the tune
The authors of the report, John Luik and Patrick Basham, are two self-proclaimed "experts" on tobacco advertising and regulation with established links to the tobacco industry. [1] Not surprisingly, they adopt the pro-tobacco line that there is no evidenc
Mar 14, 2012
ASH London (uk)
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Oct 14, 2012 23:33
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[UK-Wales] Campaign's plain facts about tobacco dangers
The shock tactics were employed by Ash Wales on a roadshow tour of schools ahead of next Tuesday's deadline in the health charity's latest campaign.
Jul 6, 2012
This is South Wales (uk) (Evening Post)
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Jul 18, 2012 11:05
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[New Jersey] Martin Jacobs of Teaneck; led anti-smoking push worldwide
Martin A. Jacobs, of Teaneck, a decades-long leader in the anti-smoking movement, died May 14 at age 77. ... Action on Smoking & Health said in a statement that Mr. Jacobs was instrumental in the organization's founding and fought for a "world free from
May 22, 2013
Hackensack (NJ) Record/Herald News
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May 22, 2013 08:30
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[UK-Wales] Smoking ban: ASH calls for more legislation to cut adult rates
Campaigners are calling for more legislation to cut the number of adult smokers in Wales as figures reveal a fall of just 1% in six years. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) said the Welsh government must take "bold action" in light of the Welsh Health
May 17, 2013
BBC Online
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May 20, 2013 09:06
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[New Zealand] State register of tobacco sellers mooted
The Health Ministry said it was working on the idea of forcing tobacco retailers to be listed on a state register of tobacco outlets. Having some form of register or licensing system is a policy promoted by both Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) and Br
May 3, 2013
New Zealand Herald
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May 8, 2013 23:33
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[UK-Scotland] Shock figures show 40 children start smoking every day in Scotland
HEALTH campaigners say stats provided by Cancer Research show 7500 under-16s have started smoking in the past six months.
Feb 14, 2013
Daily Record and Sunday Mail (uk)
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Feb 15, 2013 10:07
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Find Out How Much Money Big Tobacco Is Spending In Your District
A new interactive map from the non-profit Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) breaks down campaign donations from the tobacco industry to Congressional races by state and district. The goal of the map, according to a press release issued by ASH, is to edu
Oct 16, 2012
Think Progress (blog)
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Oct 16, 2012 22:38
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[UK-Wales] Plaid Cymru will oppose smoking ban exemption for TV and film actors
Actors are allowed to smoke in TV and film dramas made in England , although the BBC, with studios in Cardiff has used simulation in programmes like Dr Who and Upstairs Downstairs. Plaid health spokesperson Elin Jones, Ceredigion AM, said the proposal w
Oct 10, 2012
Daily Post North Wales (uk)
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Oct 11, 2012 07:47
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[UK-Wales] Welsh anti-tobacco group has urged the Government to go ahead with plain cigarette packaging
Bosses at ASH Wales have made the call ahead of tomorrow's Queen speech amid fears the Westminster Government has backed down over the plan for plain packaging.
May 7, 2013
This is South Wales (uk) (Evening Post)
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May 7, 2013 12:39
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[UK] LETTER: Coalition must act on cigarette packaging
The arguments in favour of standardised packaging are compelling and we have yet to see any credible evidence from the tobacco industry against legislation. ... we urgently need assurances from Jeremy Hunt that he will listen to health experts and stand f
Apr 24, 2013
The Guardian (uk)
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Apr 24, 2013 09:24