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Health Behaviors of Adults: United States, 2008–2010 (PDF)
This chapter provides an overview of key findings related to the prevalence of cigarette smoking among U.S. adults, including both frequency (daily compared with nondaily) and amount (usual number of cigarettes smoked), age of smoking initiation, a
May 16, 2013
National Center for Health Statistics
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May 23, 2013 03:18
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Health Behaviors of Adults: United States, 2008–2010
This chapter provides an overview of key findings related to the prevalence of cigarette smoking among U.S. adults, including both frequency (daily compared with nondaily) and amount (usual number of cigarettes smoked), age of smoking initiation, a
May 23, 2013
National Center for Health Statistics
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May 23, 2013 03:17
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Campaign encourages smokers to “Talk With Your Doctor” for help quitting
Advice and help from doctors can more than double odds smoker will quit successfully
May 22, 2013
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
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May 23, 2013 03:09
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Lack of strength training is most common U.S. health vice
Among other findings from the CDC report: * 22.4% of men and 18% of women are current smokers, including 17.2% of men and 14.4% of women who smoke daily. On days when people smoked, 57.5% had between one and 14 cigarettes; 33.7% had 15 to 24 cigarettes;
May 22, 2013
Los Angeles Times
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May 23, 2013 02:58
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CDC to doctors: Help your patients quit smoking!
The campaign – "Talk With Your Doctor" – also encourages clinicians to ask patients whether they smoke and to offer them assistance giving up cigarettes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in partnership with several national physicians' org
May 23, 2013
Los Angeles Times
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May 23, 2013 02:54
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AAP joins other organizations in stop smoking campaign
Pediatrics is among five medical organizations taking part in a new smoking prevention initiative called Talk with Your Doctor, which encourages smokers to quit. The effort by these organizations, representing nearly 600,000 physicians, is an extension o
May 22, 2013
American Academy of Pediatrics
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May 23, 2013 02:50
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[North Carolina] Winston-Salem woman honored for anti-smoking campaign ads
Just about everywhere Terrie Hall goes in the U.S. someone recognizes her from the national “Tips from Former Smokers” television campaign ads. Since 2005, the Winston-Salem woman and former smoker has been sharing her story on television in hopes of hel
May 22, 2013
FOX8 WGHP (High Point, NC)
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May 23, 2013 02:47
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CDC, Medical Groups Urge Smoker-Doc Chats
The CDC is partnering with five leading physician groups to encourage smokers to talk to their doctor about quitting the habit, and launched a national television and online ad campaign at an event here Wednesday. The campaign, dubbed "Talk With Your Do
May 22, 2013
MedPage Today
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May 22, 2013 19:47
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Prevalence of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking Among Population Aged 15 Years or Older, Vietnam, 2010 [FREE FULL TEXT]
Conclusion Rural dwellers who are poor should be targeted in tobacco control programs. Further studies are needed that examine perceptions of the adverse health effects and the cultural factors of waterpipe tobacco smoking.
Apr 18, 2013
Preventing Chronic Disease (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC)
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May 17, 2013 13:15
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[Canada] Bidi and Hookah Use Among Canadian Youth: Findings From the 2010 Canadian Youth Smoking Survey [FREE FULL TEXT]
Although bidi use has not changed significantly among Canadian youth, the increase in hookah use warrants attention. Understanding the factors associated with use of bidis and hookahs can inform the development of tobacco use prevention programs to addres
May 9, 2013
Preventing Chronic Disease (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC)
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May 17, 2013 13:12