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[UK] BMA warns of coalition policies failing children on a grand scale

Doctors' union report condemns austerity drive that hits most vulnerable and drives inequality, poverty, and ill health
The Guardian (uk)
added May 17, 2013 14:27
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[Canada] Nunavut's chief health officer wants more “aggressive action” to curb smoking

unavut residents spent more than $43 million on tobacco products, says the chief medical officer of health's 2011-12 Tobacco Control Act Annual Report. Smoking is the main reason for high rates of lung cancer in Nunavut, which accounts for almost half of
Nunatsiaq News (ca)
added May 17, 2013 05:52
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[UK-Wales] No on-stage smoking for actors in Wales — Health Minister Mark Drakeford

They fear it could cost the principality's economy up to £20 million — saying the red tape could see production firms shoot big-budget dramas across the border in England, where the filming of real smoking is allowed.
This is South Wales (uk) (Evening Post)
added May 16, 2013 03:36
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[Africa, Uganda] Young girls more prone to addiction

Research done in Uganda shows that the average Ugandan child starts smoking at the age of 13. In tobacco growing areas like Arua district, the initiation age is even lower, with some children taking to the habit at the age of nine.
The New Vision (ug)
added May 15, 2013 09:50
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[New York] Letter: Cigarettes are causing more harm than guns

smoking is responsible for 443,000 deaths annually; 49,000 related to exposure to secondhand smoke. Daily, more than 3,800 people under 18 years of age start smoking. That’s more than 1 million future victims. Annually, smoking-related illnesses cost all
Buffalo (NY) News
added May 14, 2013 17:24
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[Asia, Turkey] Cigarette smuggling causes 5 bln TL loss

The annual tax loss due to smuggled cigarettes has surpassed 5 billion TL, an alarming level despite all measures, sector representatives say. DHA photo The annual tax loss caused by smuggled cigarettes has surpassed 5 billion Turkish Liras, the head o
Hurriyet (tr)
added May 13, 2013 03:20
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[Uae] Experts raise alarm over smoking figures, costs

The six member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are home to four million smokers who consume more than 50 billion cigarettes annually and cost more than $500 million (Dh1.83 million) in health care, experts warned. Arabi Atta Allah and Maj
Gulf News (ae)
added May 12, 2013 16:59
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BABIARZ: Smokers in the workplace

Before we even get into whether this is a discrimination issue, let's first take a look at how much the tobacco industry spends on smoking. According to the Federal Trade Commission's Cigarette Report for 2007-2008, the U.S. tobacco industry spent about
The Telescope (Palomar College)
added May 11, 2013 14:19
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[Hungary] Fidesz may compensate tobacconists who lose livelihoods due to nationalization

Fidesz supports offering compensation to shop owners who already sell tobacco products but who made unsuccessful bids at a recent tender for licences, the party’s group leader said on Wednesday.
All Hungary Media Group (AHMG) (hu)
added May 9, 2013 17:32
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[Canada] Reason #83 to quit the tobacco habit: Smoking inside your home can lower its resale value

A recent survey of Ontario real estate agents and brokers found that smoking in the home could lower the value of your property by up to 29% - with an average house price of $369,000 in Ontario➀ this may mean a loss of up to $107,010. "Smoking has a p
Toronto News 24 (ca)
added May 8, 2013 23:31
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