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[Eastern Europe, Russia] Who Smokes Most: A surprising map of smoking rates by country
Nobody lights up like Eastern Europe, where average annual consumption can exceed 2,000 cigarettes per person. The very highest rate is in Serbia (2,861 cigarettes per person per year), according to data from 71 countries compiled by the World Lung Found
Oct 19, 2012
The Washington Post
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Oct 19, 2012 15:33
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SWEDA: 2013 Altria Group, Inc. Annual Shareholders Meeting: Politely conducting business as usual
In sharp contrast to the manner in which management at Reynolds American, Inc. conducted its annual meeting of shareholders a week earlier, Altria Group, Inc.’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Martin J. Barrington treated everyone at the May 16th m
May 24, 2013
Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI)
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May 24, 2013 13:02
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Holy Smokes! Some People Spend 25% of Their Income on What?!
Don't let your dreams of a comfortable retirement go up in smoke -- or in lottery tickets, or lavish vacations. Gallery: What a Smoker's Budget Could Purchase
Sep 22, 2012
Daily Finance (AOL)
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Sep 23, 2012 19:26
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ROBBINS: End Game Strategies for Tobacco Control
Can we really consider “end game strategies” for tobacco? An Op-Ed in the New York Times makes a strong case ... The Journal of Public Health Policy, where I am co-editor, has been encouraging public health leaders to report on “end game strategies” fo
Mar 26, 2013
ScienceBlogs
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Mar 27, 2013 10:47
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[Philippines] BAT plans new cigarette brands
Global tobacco giant British American Tobacco is looking to launch new brands, including a budget-oriented one, in the Philippines as part of efforts to increase its market share and tap a wider client base.
Feb 17, 2013
Philippine Star (ph)
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Feb 17, 2013 14:57
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[Massachusetts] Conference Announcement: Governance of Tobacco in the 21st Century
How do international laws and institutions regarding tobacco, trade, investment, agriculture and economic development intersect? What are the implications for global tobacco control efforts? How should public health concerns be taken into account in inte
Jan 21, 2013
Harvard Law Bulletin
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Jan 21, 2013 16:45
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Highlights from the American Journal of Public Health: November 2012 issue
1) Secondhand smoke exposure is attributable to health and economic burden . . . 3) Tobacco use patterns differ across U.S. states and subpopulations
Sep 20, 2012
Newswise
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Sep 20, 2012 17:45
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[Wisconsin] Roll-Your-Own: Good News for Smokers, Upsetting to Others
May 9, 2012
Patch.org
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May 9, 2012 15:17
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FEINBERG: Cigarette Price Increases Don't Burden Low-Income New Yorkers, Smoking Does
High cigarettes taxes are not punitive; they save lives. New York State's high cigarette tax ($4.35 per pack, the highest in the country, with another $1.50 per pack in New York City) is only one element of a comprehensive strategy that has effectively r
Oct 2, 2012
Huffington Post (blog)
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Oct 3, 2012 08:00
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AWMA Works to Oppose Obama's Tobacco Tax Hike
these increases in cigarette excise taxes are leading to an increase in contraband and illegal cigarette activity. Not only is this tax regressive, it also means the federal government, states and localities will lose out on much-needed tax monies because
Apr 10, 2013
American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA)
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Apr 10, 2013 16:43