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CDC: Teens Targeted by Tobacco Companies in Arizona
The C-D-C says more than one in six Arizona teens either smokes or chews tobacco products, and a new report from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids shows how new products are reaching young people - despite age and marketing restrictions. Danny McGoldrick
Mar 26, 2013
KXAZ & KPGE / Lake Powell Life (Page, AZ)
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Mar 26, 2013 13:29
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The Electronic Cigarette Debate Continues as Use Dramatically Increases
Today's study is consistent with these results and public health fears, and it tells us that there is enough evidence to support a thorough look into e-cigarettes' impact on smokers and non-smokers alike. The FDA should act by bringing e-cigarettes under
Feb 28, 2013
American Legacy Foundation
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Mar 21, 2013 10:41
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[New York] More people are smoking e-cigarettes, but as a quitting tool, they may be all smoke and mirrors
Evidence suggests that heavy smokers who try e-cigarettes combine their use with regular cigarettes, potentially increasing their nicotine consumption, a leading researcher says.
Mar 13, 2013
New York Daily News
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Mar 14, 2013 15:53
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[Illinois] CDC: Smoking more common among people with mental illness ($$)
"Part of it is biological," McAfee said. "Nicotine is a mood-altering stimulant, so it can help mask negative moods. It's a temporary way to feel less anxious, for example. Then it becomes a vicious cycle because you are less able to quit smoking because
Mar 11, 2013
Chicago Tribune
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Mar 11, 2013 17:57
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Cigarette Smoking Among Adults with Disabilities
CDC-funded State Disability and Health Programs are working to improve the health and wellness of people with disabilities by including them in health activities targeted at the issue of smoking. These programs demonstrate CDC’s effort:
Mar 4, 2013
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
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Mar 11, 2013 06:59
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Federal Tobacco Program Under Fire
Did the CDC use stimulus funds to incent communities to adopt restrictive tobacco laws? ... National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) reports that the CDC granted $142.8 million in tobacco-related grants to 19 cities and counties in 2010 alone. The
Mar 4, 2013
Convenience Store/Petroleum (CSPNet)
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Mar 4, 2013 06:15
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About one in five U.S. adult cigarette smokers have tried an electronic cigarette
“E-cigarette use is growing rapidly,” said CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD, MPH. “There is still a lot we don’t know about these products, including whether they will decrease or increase use of traditional cigarettes.”
Feb 28, 2013
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
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Feb 28, 2013 18:45
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CDC smoking chief says awareness, use of electronic cigarettes underscores need for regulation
Increased awareness and use of electronic cigarettes in the U.S. outlined in a study released Thursday highlights the need for government regulation and evaluation, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's office on smoking and health
Feb 28, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Feb 28, 2013 13:58
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Where There's Smoke There's Worse Asthma
The researchers used data from 2,250 kids and teens, aged 4 to 19, who had asthma during the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys in 1988-1994, 1999-2004 and 2005-2010. The researchers measured the levels of cotinine - the chemical that nic
Feb 10, 2013
DailyRx
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Feb 11, 2013 20:12
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Smoking much more prevalent among mentally ill
A Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found U.S. adults with some form of mental illness have a smoking rate 70 percent higher
Feb 6, 2013
UPI
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Feb 7, 2013 08:49