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[UK] Stephen Williams awarded by WHO - 05 June 2013

Stephen Williams MP receives an award from the World Health Organization for his work in tobacco control
Flickr
added Jun 6, 2013 10:57
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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
Hackensack (NJ) Record/Herald News
added May 22, 2013 08:30
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[UK-Wales] ASH Wales stops film industry from tearing a hole in smokefree law

The motion picture industry, working through the BBC, which has production facilities in Wales, has been pressing the government to create an exception for smoking on soundstages. Under pressure mobilized by ASH Wales, the government just announced that
Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education (UCSF)
added May 21, 2013 15:41
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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
BBC Online
added May 20, 2013 09:06
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BOSTIC: Philip Morris & IBM IMPROVER project: downplaying links between smoking & disease

the Tobacco Institute closed its doors, after 40 years of obfuscating the science ... The main purpose of IMPROVER seems clear – remuddy the waters on the causal link between tobacco and disease. But they actually get much more. By enticing young researc
ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) (us)
added May 22, 2013 08:36
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ASH Mourns the Passing of Our Beloved Trustee Martin A Jacobs

It is with deep sadness that Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) announces the passing of devoted ASH Trustee and former Chair, Martin Adam Jacobs ... Mr. Jacobs was a true pioneer in the public health movement. His vision prompted him to take action agai
ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) (us)
added May 22, 2013 08:32
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[UK] Student urges MPs to help save lives by supporting cigarette pack changes

More than 50 young people from across the UK staged a protest outside British American Tobacco’s AGM recently before heading to Parliament to take their argument to MPs. The event was organised by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) together with the Bri
The Morecambe Visitor (uk)
added May 13, 2013 14:40
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[UK] Use of e-cigarettes in Great Britain among adults and young people (2013) (PDF)

Understanding of e-cigarettes is generally good. Children who have heard of e-cigarettes believe correctly that they are less harmful than cigarettes to the user (74%) and those around them (79%). Most (51%) 16-18 year olds who have heard of e-cigarettes
ASH London (uk)
added May 22, 2013 12:12
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[UK] Use of e-cigarettes continues to rise among British adult smokers but use among young people is negligible

ASH London (uk)
added May 22, 2013 12:08
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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.
This is South Wales (uk) (Evening Post)
added May 7, 2013 12:39
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