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Dr. Howard K. Koh: A Steadfast Commitment to End the Tobacco Epidemic

the President has prioritized protecting Americans from tobacco's deadly health consequences. From the early months of his first term, President Obama has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to ending the tobacco epidemic, focusing on prevention for yout
Huffington Post (blog)
added Mar 20, 2013 02:28
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Electronic Cigarettes

E-Cigarettes may contain ingredients that are known to be toxic to humans. Because clinical studies about the safety of e-cigarettes have not been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), you have no way of knowing:
BeTobaccoFree.gov (DHHS)
added Nov 19, 2012 15:37
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Tobacco Facts and Figures

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. It causes many different cancers as well as chronic lung diseases such as emphysema and bronchitis, heart disease, pregnancy-related problems, and many other serious h
BeTobaccoFree.gov (DHHS)
added Nov 19, 2012 15:36
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Drop in cigarette consumption offset by increases in other forms of smoked tobacco

Loopholes in tax structure, classification system are possible causes
PR Newswire
added Aug 2, 2012 17:27
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Irresponsible E-Cigarette Advice From The Department Of Health?

Boston University expert questions latest DHHS claims on e-cig safety
Convenience Store/Petroleum (CSPNet)
added Dec 3, 2012 09:35
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HHS Launches BeTobaccoFree.gov

Timing the announcement to coincide with this year's Great American Smokeout, the U.S Department of Health and Human Services launched BeTobaccoFree.gov on Nov. 15, describing it as a comprehensive website offering the "best and most up-to-date tobacco-r
Occupational Health and Safety
added Nov 19, 2012 15:28
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[USA] China, US launch smoke-free workplace campaign

Chinese and US health authorities on Friday launched a joint program to promote 100-percent smoke-free workplaces in order to protect employees from the negative health effects of tobacco use.
China Daily (cn)
added Sep 7, 2012 11:28
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Obama Take 2: Tobacco, Obesity Key in Second Term

Obama and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plan to release a number of new initiatives in these areas while continuing already launched programs, according to Howard Koh, MD, MPH, HHS assistant secretary for health.
MedPage Today
added Jan 21, 2013 11:40
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ENDING THE TOBACCO EPIDEMIC: Progress Toward A Healthier Nation (PDF)

This report, Ending the Tobacco Epidemic: Progress Toward a Healthier Nation, fulfills the recommendation put forth by the Strategic Action Plan for periodic reports that document progress in implementing the specific actions in the Plan and ultimately ac
US Dept. of Health and Human Services
added Aug 18, 2012 19:30
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[Washington] HHS Region X Youth and Tobacco Town Hall Meeting: Overview

the imperative is clear: we must do all that we can to prevent adolescents and young adults from initiating tobacco use, and help those who have begun to use tobacco to quit. With this in mind, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in partners
meetinglink.org
added Jun 13, 2012 15:27
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