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The influence of social factors on help-seeking for people with lung cancer

we propose that while there have been a number of recent initiatives to raise awareness of the early signs of lung cancer, aimed at both patients and health professionals, little information provision has been targeted specifically at the formal and infor
European Journal of Cancer Care
added Jun 4, 2013 17:39
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[Nepal] Tobacco kills

“Maximum diseases can be related to tobacco as it causes many health problems,” said Dr Rohan Jha, General Physician, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH).
The Himalayan Times (np)
added Jun 4, 2013 17:08
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[UK] Passive smoking forces 800 children a day to see a doctor

An alarming number of parents are still risking their children’s lives by smoking in front of them at home or in the car, Britain’s most senior doctor warns today. More than 300,000 under-16s a year see their doctor with illnesses related to second-hand
The Mirror (uk)
added Jun 4, 2013 02:39
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[UK] Parents Warned Of Smoking Damage To Children

Parents are warned to quit cigarettes as figures show doctors are seeing 800 children a day because of passive smoking.
Sky News (uk)
added Jun 4, 2013 02:34
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[Malaysia] Dr Jerip lauds stricter anti-smoking initiatives

The stricter measures introduced by the Health Ministry to discourage smoking will help to promote a healthier environment, decrease second-hand smoke which is hazardous to non-smokers, and reduce the number of Malaysian smokers.
Borneo Post (my)
added Jun 4, 2013 02:20
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[UK, USA] £4,000 a year: The cost to employers of smokers' cigarette breaks, illness cover and health care costs

Smokers cost £4,000 a year more to employ than non-smokers, a study has claimed. ... According to NICE, it is not unlawful for UK employers to advertise jobs as only available to non-smokers, and employers can deduct time spent smoking at work and not e
The Independent (uk)
added Jun 3, 2013 23:56
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More Proof Healthy Living, Not Smoking Pay Off

Positive lifestyle changes reduced risk of death 80 percent over 8 years, study says
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Jun 5, 2013 07:31
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Michael Douglas Blames His Throat Cancer on Oral Sex

Experts say the claim is probably correct, because tumors caused by HPV virus much more responsive to treatment
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Jun 5, 2013 07:31
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[California] Report: Local Asian Immigrant Men Triple Average Smoking Rate - Cupertino, CA Patch

According to the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, "Asian male immigrants, in particular the Filipino and Cambodian populations, have three times the smoking rate compared to the county’s overall adult smoking rate." Cupertino has a 63 percent
Patch.org
added Jun 4, 2013 17:06
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[UK] Adverts warn of passive smoking risk

Smokers are being reminded of the dangers of second-hand smoke in a government advertising campaign. The TV and online adverts in England will outline the risk to children of people lighting up in cars and homes.
BBC Online
added Jun 4, 2013 02:36
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