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[South Africa] The World Tobacco's Shifting Burden: From the Rich to the Poor
Doctors and researchers meeting in São Paulo, Brazil, last week issued a dire warning. Latin America, they said, is at risk of being overwhelmed by a burgeoning cancer epidemic. One cause of concern is the prevalence of smoking in the region. “Unless th
Apr 30, 2013
The World
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Apr 30, 2013 16:10
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[Africa, South Africa] R2.4m spent on a smoking room: DA
The KwaZulu-Natal health department spent up to R2.4 million upgrading a smoking room, the DA claimed on Tuesday. Spokesman Mark Steele said the Democratic Alliance submitted a question to health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo on why the department spent up to R
Apr 30, 2013
The Independent Online (IOL) / The Post (za)
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Apr 30, 2013 16:07
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California Moves To Protect Smokers From Higher Obamacare Insurance Costs
ers up to 50 percent more for a health plan - but legislation is moving forward in the California legislature that will make sure that doesn't happen. And unlike other efforts around the country to alter the law, this is one coming from a Democrat.
Apr 30, 2013
Kaiser Health News
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Apr 30, 2013 15:41
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[Africa, South Africa] R2.4m spent on a smoking room: DA
Durban - The KwaZulu-Natal health department spent up to R2.4 million upgrading a smoking room, the DA claimed on Tuesday. Spokesman Mark Steele said the Democratic Alliance submitted a question to health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo on why the department spe
Apr 30, 2013
The Independent Online (IOL) / The Post (za)
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Apr 30, 2013 15:13
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California lawmaker wants to protect smokers from higher Obamacare insurance costs
The federal health law allows states to charge smokers up to 50 percent more for a health plan - but legislation is moving forward in the California legislature that will make sure that doesn't happen. And unlike other efforts around the country to alte
Apr 30, 2013
MedCity News
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Apr 30, 2013 14:31
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[Ireland] Research shows major drop in deaths since smoking ban
Nearly 4,000 deaths have been prevented in Ireland as a result of the smoking ban introduced in 2004, according to new research. Brunel University in London, DIT in Dublin and the Tobacco Free Research institute say that the lower death rate from smoking
Apr 29, 2013
Irish Examiner (ie)
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Apr 29, 2013 13:50
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Anti-smoking officials say Indiana funding cuts hurt
A decision to cut state funding by 38 percent for programs that help people stop smoking and try to prevent others from starting worries those behind the state's tobacco cessation efforts, who say it will mean more smokers and higher health care costs.
Apr 27, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Apr 27, 2013 13:03
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Senators Lautenberg, Durbin, Harkin, and Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Stop Tobacco Smuggling, Close Tobacco Tax Loopholes, and Increase Federal Tobacco Taxes
The legislation lays out a comprehensive set of reforms that would help the federal government and states collect billions of dollars in tobacco tax revenues, which currently fund children's health insurance programs, while also helping to lower youth tob
Apr 26, 2013
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ)
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Apr 29, 2013 01:41
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[Indiana] Letter: Anti-smoking strategies wise, healthy investment
A comprehensive program includes prevention and cessation. Indiana’s Quitline demonstrates its effectiveness with a 24.7 percent quit rate after seven months. Funding is needed to provide round-the-clock access. Some find success with face-to-face/peer su
Apr 26, 2013
Columbus (IN) Republic
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Apr 26, 2013 11:33
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[Canada] Editorial: Everyone pays smokers’ costs
Although B.C. has the lowest smoking rate (14 per cent) in the country and the rate continues to drop, the habit takes its toll on people’s health and the economy. According to the B.C. Health Ministry, more than 6,000 British Columbians die each year be
Apr 26, 2013
Victoria (BC) Times Colonist (ca)
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Apr 26, 2013 05:01