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[New York] For Gay Men, a Fear That Feels Familiar

a unique strain of bacterial meningitis — has cast a pall over the gay night life ... Sharing cigarettes is also bad, but there is a theory in the literature that this is not because of the exchange of saliva but because smoking irritates the mucous mem
New York Times
added May 19, 2013 07:40
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Tobacco Use by Sexual Identity Among Young Adults in the United States [FREE FULL TEXT]

This study highlights the significant disparities in tobacco use behaviors among sexual minority populations and the critical need to conduct surveillance among these groups.
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
added May 22, 2013 13:15
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[UK] Poll shows more support for abandoning gay marriage plans rather than plain packaging

The Government has come under further pressure to drop its gay marriage plans after a new poll showed more people wanted them scrapped than the scheme to ensure cigarettes are sold in plain packaging, which was recently kicked into the long grass.
Electronic Telegraph (uk)
added May 8, 2013 14:35
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An Interview on Smoking and the Gay Community with Dave Bennett of Covenant House in West Virginia

Thankfully, the gay community has become aware of this trend and LGBTQ centers in many cities now offer smoking cessation classes and resources. I recently talked with Dave Bennett, the Assistant Director of Covenant House in West Virginia (Facebook), ab
Out Impact
added Apr 25, 2013 14:20
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Iowa State Senator Says You've Been 'Bamboozled' Into Accepting Homosexuality - Johnston, IA Patch

"Health risks" from homosexuality are equivalent to those of second-hand smoke, said Sen. Dennis Guth, R-Klemme. Critics blasted the comments as "offensive," "disgusting" and "ignorant."
Patch.org
added Apr 18, 2013 11:05
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[Brazil, South America/Caribbean] Candidate in Paraguay Stirs Controversy With Remarks on Gay Marriage

Horacio Cartes, the tobacco magnate and front-runner for months in Paraguay's presidential election on Sunday ... comparing gay people to "monkeys" ... accusations of ... profiting from the smuggling of contraband Paraguayan-made cigarettes into neighbori
New York Times
added Apr 17, 2013 07:48
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[Georgia] Midtown Gay Bars Make Moves to Become Smoke-Free - Midtown, GA Patch

Heretic, Jungle, My Sister's Room and Mary's in East Atlanta have all gone non-smoking at least part-time. On April 7, Burkhart's announced that it was smoke-free indoors. Atlanta Eagle is considering also becoming smoke-free in May, according to GA Voic
Patch.org
added Apr 15, 2013 16:41
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[Illinois] HIV service providers explore tobacco in the Black community

Christian Community Health Center hosted a free event recently to educate providers and faith community leaders on the unique health concerns of African American and LGBT HIV-positive people and tobacco use.
Windy City Times
added Apr 4, 2013 08:17
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[California] CDC: Smoking is “70% higher in the LGBT community,” burdens healthcare system | VIDEO

Dr. Tim McAfee, director of the CDC’s Office on Smoke and Health, also spoke to San Diego Gay & Lesbian News about the horrific statistics showing that smoking is “70% higher in the LGBT community” than in the straight world. “This is a big, big health
San Diego (CA) Gay and Lesbian News
added Apr 2, 2013 15:36
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CDC Targets Anti-Smoking Efforts At LGBT Community: 'This Is A Justice And Equity Issue'

smoking rates among the LGBT community are still disproportionately high. That’s partly because Big Tobacco has specifically worked to target LGBT individuals, who already tend to be particularly susceptible to smoking due to minority stress. And there ha
Think Progress (blog)
added Apr 2, 2013 15:34
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