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[Asia] Pictorial Health Warnings on Cigarette Packages in Qatar: Preimplementation Awareness and Perceptions of Ever-Smokers Versus Never-Smokers
pictorial health warnings (PHWs) on cigarette packages were significantly associated with increased awareness ... These findings suggest the needs for increased awareness about the value of PHWs and call for further research to determine the effectiveness
May 3, 2013
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
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May 5, 2013 11:48
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[Asia, Bangladesh] Tobacco industry sways media before budget
Ten leading newspapers – categorised on the basis of their circulation – were found to be carrying most stories that go in favour of tobacco industries during that period. Electronics media too was not an exception. Most of the ‘talk shows’ to discourag
Apr 27, 2013
bdnews24.com (bd)
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Apr 29, 2013 13:07
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[Asia, Japan, Malaysia] It doesn't pay to smoke
In Japan, penalty is the deterrent to enforce a smoke-free environment. Last October, five teachers in Osaka were caught sneaking off between classes to smoke outside the school gates. The Board of Education fined the teachers ¥500,000 (RM15,290) each f
Apr 29, 2013
The Star (my)
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Apr 28, 2013 19:29
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[Asia] China tries to get serious on price limits for cigarettes
While other countries are raising cigarette prices to deter people from taking up the habit, China's upper price limit is aimed at cracking down on rampant corruption hidden in the sale and re-sale of exorbitantly priced cigarettes. The state-owned Chin
Apr 27, 2013
South China Morning Post
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Apr 27, 2013 13:08
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Asian sales keeps fire burning under British American Tobacco ($$)
British American Tobacco became the latest cigarette company to report a decline in volumes as consumption fell in all regions, except Asia Pacific. However, the 3.4 per cent fall in shipments was offset by “strong” pricing and growth in markets such as
Apr 26, 2013
Times Of London (uk)
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Apr 26, 2013 06:12
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[Asia, Saudi Arabia] Bounties for smokers where smoking is banned
Two women in their late 20s surprised the visitors of a coffee shop here recently by offering smokers free cigarettes from a major tobacco company. The women visit different coffee shops and restaurants and offer smokers a new brand of cigarette to try an
Apr 15, 2013
Saudi Gazette Online (sa)
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Apr 15, 2013 07:51
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[Asia, Singapore] 18 Vietnamese contraband cigarette peddlers nabbed
Singapore Customs have smashed a Vietnamese peddling ring dealing in contraband cigarettes and arrested 18 Vietnamese. Over 1,500 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes worth more than S$15,300 were seized in the pre-dawn operation. The duty and goods and ser
Apr 9, 2013
Channel NewsAsia (sg)
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Apr 9, 2013 14:59
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[Africa, Asia, Europe, Massachusetts] A billion deaths from tobacco are a key obstacle to global development
Those were among the key recommendations to come out of an international gathering last week at Harvard University of public health officials, academics, and public health advocates from more 40 nations, and such international organizations as the Europe
Mar 4, 2013
EurekAlert
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Mar 4, 2013 15:06
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[Asia, Malaysia] CHIN: Stop smoking!
However, quitting this addictive practice is easier said than done. The chemical nicotine in tobacco is the reason why people continue to feel the need to smoke.
Jun 2, 2013
The Star (my)
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Jun 4, 2013 09:56
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[Asia, Thailand] Thai smokers intent to
Half of the smokers responding to a Thailand poll this week were determined to stop smoking on World No Tobacco Day today, according to an ABAC poll conducted May 28-30 among 2,036 people aged over 18 years old in 17 provinces.
Jun 2, 2013
Pattaya Mail (th)
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Jun 4, 2013 09:47