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Big tobacco eyes new profits in e-cigarettes

Ironically, government could end up the big losers as smokers abandon cigarettes and move to e-cigarettes. Cigarettes are heavily taxed, to discourage people from smoking. Much of the cost of a pack of cigarettes goes to state and federal governments. U
Consumer Affairs
added Jan 7, 2013 14:04
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CDC Studying Anti-Smoking Ad Outcome

The CDC is trying to find out how well a $54 million campaign of emotional ads to scare smokers into quitting worked, researchers said.
MedPage Today
added Sep 24, 2012 18:18
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[New York] Health Department Launches New Smoking Cessation Campaign, Suffering Every Minute, Which Depicts the Health Consequences of Smoking

The Health Department today announced a new campaign, Suffering Every Minute, which includes two new television, Internet and print ads depicting the devastation and suffering caused by smoking-related illness
New York City Department of Health
added Sep 13, 2012 06:56
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Tobacco Use and United States Students

For Cigarette Use 45% ever tried cigarette smoking (even one or two puffs). 18% smoked cigarettes on at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
added Jun 7, 2012 17:43
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[Australia, Canada, UK, USA] Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: International Tobacco Control Four-Country Survey

Awareness of ENDS is high, especially in countries where they are legal (i.e., the U.S. and UK). Because trial was associated with nondaily smoking and a desire to quit smoking, ENDS may have the potential to serve as a cessation aid.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
added Apr 9, 2013 11:19
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Free Florida tobacco help costs millions

be concerned with how much money smokers are costing the state. There is free help for people trying to kick the habit, all paid for by the forced hand of the tobacco industry. .. The program is operated through the Florida Department of Health and fund
WJXT-Channel 4 (Jacksonville, FL)
added Jan 4, 2013 20:44
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Researchers Find Why Nicotine in Cigarettes May Relieve Anxiety in Smokers

Preclinical findings may lead to therapies to help smokers quit without feeling anxious
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
added Nov 9, 2012 14:33
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[UK] How gargling lemonade could help smokers to quit the habit

They found that the interaction of sugar (known as glucose) on the tongue boosts attention as well as energy and can improve self control. This could help keep smokers away from the cigarettes at least in the short-term.
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Nov 8, 2012 13:00
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[New Zealand] PATTEMORE: Addiction to tobacco tax erodes smokefree policies

Eric Janssen (Opinion: Why smokers are good for NZ society) - a ''moderate, considerate smoker'' - has done something similar in terms of tobacco tax legislation. He has put his finger precisely on two questions that show where government smokefree poli
Independent Newspapers Ltd. / STUFF (nz)
added Oct 29, 2012 16:04
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[Australia] Negative anti-smoking messages stall the desire to quit

Shock and fear campaign tactics and restrictive measures on smoking do not encourage young people to kick their habits, an RMIT University study has found. Cigarette price increases and limitations on smoking in public places actually decrease the desire
B&T Weekly
added Oct 4, 2012 15:29
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