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[Asia, China] ‘Zhonghua’ tobacco advertisement in Shanghai: a descriptive study

Consistent with the national ban, no direct tobacco advertisements were found in newspapers or on TV. However, statements about counterfeit ‘Zhonghua’ cigarettes indirectly promoted Zhonghua tobacco through newspapers. ... Conclusions Zhonghua cigaret
Tobacco Control
added Apr 6, 2013 05:07
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[Asia, Philippines] No to tobacco exhibition - DOH-NCR

The Department of Health Center for Health Development of the National Capital Region (DOH CHD-NCR) conducted a press conference, Tuesday, enjoining partner agencies and stakeholders to strengthen commitment to tobacco elimination and control and condemni
PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY (ph)
added Mar 20, 2013 11:02
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[Asia] Rate of Israeli smokers dropped 14% in 2012, survey shows

The number of smokers in Israel is continuing to decline, according to a Health Ministry study published ahead of World No Tobacco Day, which will be marked this coming Friday to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effe
Ha'aretz Newspaper/Magazine
added May 28, 2013 00:41
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[Asia, Vietnam] New smoking law defined

A new law on tobacco harm-reduction that bans smoking in public places such as schools, hospitals and workplaces took effect on May 1. But it immediately has been violated publicly.
Vietnam Net
added May 9, 2013 15:28
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[Asia, China, Hong Kong] Customs seizes illicit cigarettes and tobacco from transshipment container (with photos)

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (April 29) smashed a transshipment smuggling case at Kwai Chung Customshouse Cargo Examination Compound, resulting in the seizure of about 9.3 million sticks of illicit cigarettes and 90 kilogrammes of illicit tobacco. The tot
Hong Kong SAR Government Information Centre (hk)
added Apr 30, 2013 21:37
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[Asia] Smoking, air pollution major health threats in China

The scientists listed unhealthy diet, uncontrolled high blood pressure,environmental tobacco smoke and outdoor and indoor air pollution as the five leading health risks facing the Chinese population, according to a statement issued at the opening ceremon
China Daily (cn)
added Apr 17, 2013 09:05
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[Asia, Asia-pacific] Thailand's anti-smoking YouTube hit

A Thai anti-smoking advert goes viral on Youtube with over two million views in two weeks and winning praise from around the world. ... This is a Thai anti-tobacco campaign titled Smoking Kids, and its creepy, urgent power comes from its reality-TV styl
Bangkok Post (th)
added Apr 14, 2013 12:51
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[Asia, Pakistan] 3 Sheesha smoking Centers sealed, 16 hookahs confiscated

The District Administration has launched operation against Sheesha Smoking centers and sealed three Sheesha centers and confiscated 16 hookahs respectively.
ONLINE International News Network (pk)
added Apr 12, 2013 13:57
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[Asia, India] Bangalore goes up in thick smoke

India and China are home to more smokers than the entire population of the European Union. With almost 275 million tobacco consumers, the country is probably sailing through dangerous waters that have health hazards lurking beneath them. Despite the Centr
New Indian Express (in)
added Apr 9, 2013 19:35
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[Asia, Asia-pacific, Philippines] Asean to observe implementation of Davao City’s new smoking law

Government leaders from seven Asean member-countries have formed an observers’ mission here to take lessons on how the city government implements its own brand of a no-smoking ordinance, after this city gained prominence when it strictly enforced a simila
Business Mirror (ph)
added Apr 8, 2013 11:21
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