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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
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[UK] 34 million working days lost every year due to smoking-related sick leave
How e-cigarettes could be the answer to loss of productivity caused by smoking breaks.
Apr 25, 2013
SmallBusiness.co.uk (uk)
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Apr 30, 2013 16:38
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[Florida] LACAGNINA: Words on wellness: Those who smoke hurt us all
Smokers generally live shorter, less productive lives and cost themselves and their communities more money in health care services. Yes, we all share the financial burden of someone else having unhealthy behaviors. The additional medical expenses incurred
Apr 25, 2013
Ft. Myers (FL) News-Press
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Apr 25, 2013 14:14
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[Australia, UK] EDITORIAL: It's time to quit
The cynical lobbying of the tobacco companies—and their renewed attempts to sway public opinion with misleading advertising—to continue to market a substance that is known to be a leading cause of cancer should not be tolerated. Enough is enough, it's ti
Apr 25, 2013
The Lancet (uk)
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Apr 25, 2013 12:40
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[Europe] THE NEW TOBACCO PRODUCTS DIRECTIVE – POTENTIAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has been commissioned by Philip Morris International (PMI) to assess the potential economic impact of the new TPD. In our study, we analyze the impact of the new TPD on the entire tobacco sector and EU Member States' ec
Apr 24, 2013
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants GmbH (de)
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Apr 29, 2013 01:14
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[Europe] The New Tobacco Products Directive – Potential Economic Impact Study (PDF)
The new TPD's standardization of packaging and labeling of tobacco products will likely reduce consumers' value perception, which is influenced by strong brands and high degrees of product differentiation. This will increase pressure on prices, shifting d
Apr 24, 2013
Philip Morris International (ch)
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Apr 27, 2013 12:14
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New Study by Roland Berger Finds Tobacco Products Directive Will Cost Jobs and Hit Tax Revenue across Europe
The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) could adversely affect Europe’s economy, resulting in up to 175,000 job losses and lost tax revenue of up to EUR 5 billion throughout Europe, according to a new study published by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. T
Apr 24, 2013
Philip Morris International (ch)
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Apr 27, 2013 11:23
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[UK] Drinks industry 'behaving like tobacco sector' says alcohol study author
The author of a report that accused the alcohol industry of distorting evidence over minimum pricing said it was now harder for governments to make evidence-based policy where industry is involved. Dr Jim McCambridge told BBC Radio Scotland's Good Morni
Apr 24, 2013
BBC Online
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Apr 26, 2013 06:22
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Do Anti-Smoking Commercials Work? Brain Scans Reveal The Answer
new study claims that brain imaging can determine which aspects of an anti-smoking public service announcement (PSA) will convince a smoker to break the habit.
Apr 24, 2013
Medical Daily
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Apr 24, 2013 13:07
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[West Virginia] Up in smoke: tobacco users could see much higher premiums next
Under the Affordable Care Act ... the wellness program threshold changed from 20 percent to 30 percent. Then, the IRS gave the authority to the U.S. Department of the Treasury to increase the smoking premium up to 50 percent. ... West Virginia's elevated
Apr 23, 2013
Charleston (WV) State Journal
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Apr 23, 2013 14:15