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Black Teens in Public Housing Twice As Likely to Smoke: Study

Smoking prevention programs should target young children in these communities, researchers say
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Jul 29, 2012 18:27
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Menthol use among smokers with psychological distress: findings from the 2008 and 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health -- Hickman et al. -- Tobacco Control

An elevated prevalence of menthol use was found among persons with severe psychological distress, suggesting another group that could potentially benefit from the regulation of menthol cigarettes.
Tobacco Control
added Jul 22, 2012 22:24
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In Zimbabwe Land Takeover, a Golden Lining

The success of these small-scale farmers has led some experts to reassess the legacy of Zimbabwe's forced land redistribution, even as they condemn its violence and destruction.
New York Times
added Jul 21, 2012 05:46
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[Missouri] Public housing factors in youths' tobacco use

Black youths who live in public housing communities are more likely to use tobacco than other black teens, a University of Missouri study has found.
Columbia (MO) Tribune
added Jul 14, 2012 14:23
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[Maryland] Four Men Arrested for Smuggling Cigarettes Into Md.

Afro American Newspapers
added Jul 13, 2012 20:28
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Tobacco use more prevalent among African-American adolescents living in public housing communities

"Compared to their same-aged peers, youth living in public housing were more likely to use tobacco and have positive attitudes about using tobacco," said Mansoo Yu, an assistant professor of social work and public health. "As previous research suggests,
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added Jul 11, 2012 15:22
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African-American Youth Living In Housing Communities More Prone To Tobacco Use

Researcher says early interventions needed to curb youths’ tobacco use
REDORBIT (formerly RedNova.com)
added Jul 11, 2012 11:22
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[Illinois, Missouri, South Carolina] Tobacco Use More Prevalent among African-American Adolescents Living in Public Housing Communities, MU Researcher Says

Researcher says early interventions needed to curb youths’ tobacco use
University of Missouri News Bureau
added Jul 10, 2012 14:47
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[South Africa] Farmer accused of hijacking tobacco project

The Skuinsdrif development committee near Groot Marico in the province has blamed a white farmer in the area for allegedly hijacking the British American Tobacco SA (Batsa) project aimed to benefit emerging black farmers.
The New Age (za)
added Jul 10, 2012 08:00
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[California] IMANI/TRUONG: Fight for a tobacco tax showed lack of common sense

In the end, Big Tobacco used its massive war chest to wage one of the most misleading campaigns in history. And they got away with it, in part because the Yes campaign took a generic (dare we say "white bread"?) approach, and didn't try to meet the major
Capitol Weekly (Sacramento, CA)
added Jun 27, 2012 14:37
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