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[New York] Smoking: Weight watchers | Bad news for advocates of higher cigarette taxes

Bloomberg may well be right to push for more bans. A new paper by Abel Brodeur of the Paris School of Economics, based on extensive surveys in America, suggests that bans on smoking are not just effective but actually make smokers happier. By not allowing
The Economist
added Apr 15, 2013 08:31
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The Demand for Cigarettes as Derived from the Demand for Weight Control

We provide new evidence on the extent to which the demand for cigarettes is derived from the demand for weight control (i.e. weight loss or avoidance of weight gain). ... We find that, among teenagers who smoke frequently, 46% of girls and 30% of boys are
National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
added Apr 15, 2013 08:27
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[UK-Scotland] Impact of smoking and smoking cessation on overweight and obesity: Scotland-wide, cross-sectional study on 40,036 participants

Weight control is cited by some people, especially adolescent girls, as a reason for commencing smoking or not quitting. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between smoking behaviour and being overweight or obese, overall and by age and
7thSpace Interactive (portal)
added Apr 15, 2013 07:30
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It is better to be a fat ex-smoker than a thin smoker: findings from the 1997–2004 National Health Interview Survey−National Death Index linkage study

overall, mortality risk is smaller in overweight or obese ex-smokers than normal-weight smokers. Smoking cessation interventions can tailor messages that highlight the greater reduction in mortality associated with quitting, compared with potential weight
Tobacco Control
added Apr 11, 2013 14:20
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McClellan: Government should let us eat, drink, smoke and be merry

the sensible thing for the government to do would be to encourage people to have a good time. Enjoy life. It will seem short enough no matter what you do. Eat what you want. If that doughnut looks good, have it. Eat, drink, smoke and be merry. Or some of
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added Apr 8, 2013 08:55
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[Kentucky] UofL researchers demonstrate that humans develop antibodies to tobacco mosaic virus

A virus typically associated with tobacco, but also known to be present in spinach, tomatoes, petunias and other vegetables and household plants, may help protect people from Parkinson’s Disease. Researchers from the University of Louisville’s Departmen
KyForward
added Apr 4, 2013 15:07
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[Virginia] Governor, AG draw scrutiny for Star ties

Star Scientific, a company with a long history in Mecklenburg County, has come under fire this week for both its business practices and political connections, drawing scrutiny for Virginia’s top two Republicans, Gov. Bob McDonnell and GOP gubernatorial c
SoVaNow (South Boston, VA News & Record)
added Apr 3, 2013 15:16
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GALUSZKA: More tobacco trouble in Virginia

What, exactly, is the relationship between Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell, his family and Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli with the head of a money-losing, tobacco-related dietary-supplement maker that is a under investigation by federal prosecutor
The Washington Post
added Apr 2, 2013 13:45
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[UK] Lifecoach: I crave sugar after giving up smoking

Our experts answer your health questions. This week, ex-smokers' cravings and stretching before bed.
Electronic Telegraph (uk)
added Apr 2, 2013 12:28
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Great Graphic: Food, Drink and Tobacco Expenditures

from the US Department of Agriculture. It shows the percentage of household spending used for food (light blue) and alcohol and tobacco (darker blue). ... Hungary stands out with relatively low expenditures on food, but significant expenditures on alcohol
Marc to Market (Marc Chandler blog)
added Mar 30, 2013 18:13
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