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China Sees 13 Million Women Smokers
As many as 13 million Chinese women smoke, reaching a smoking rate of 2.4 percent, according to the China's Report on the Harm of Smoking. Smoking has a higher impact on women than on men. Aside from accelerating the aging process, an international sur
Jun 4, 2013
All-China Women's Federation (cn)
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Jun 5, 2013 00:14
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[UK] Research reveals dangers of second-hand smoke
More than 800 children visit their doctor every day due to the effects of being exposed to second-hand smoke, according to research published by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK.
Jun 4, 2013
Irish Examiner (ie)
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Jun 5, 2013 00:11
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[UK] E-cigarettes: health revolution or fresh pack of trouble?
On Wednesday, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) is due to publish fresh guidance on "new approaches to help reduce the harm from smoking tobacco". Many health campaigners hope and expect Nice to include the use of e-cigarettes
Jun 4, 2013
The Guardian (uk)
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Jun 4, 2013 23:06
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[Ohio] Hiring a smoker costs a boss an extra $6,000 a year, study finds
Each worker who smokes costs his or her employer about $6,000 more a year than a nonsmoker, according to a new study. Researchers looked at the costs associated with smoke breaks on company time, reduced productivity because of nicotine addiction, ex
Jun 4, 2013
Columbus (OH) Dispatch
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Jun 4, 2013 22:29
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[Asia, Israel] Toddler who ingested liquid nicotine passes away
A two-year-old girl who ingested liquid nicotine from an electronic cigarette passed away on Tuesday evening in Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem's Ein Karem, Army Radio reported.
May 29, 2013
Jerusalem Post
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Jun 4, 2013 17:46
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[Israel] Police investigating toddler's death from nicotine overdose
Authorities look at possible negligence after two-year old fatally drinks liquid refill for electronic cigarette
May 29, 2013
Times of Israel (is)
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Jun 4, 2013 17:45
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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
Jun 4, 2013
European Journal of Cancer Care
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Jun 4, 2013 17:39
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AUDIO: Will California Crack Down on E-Cigarettes?: Forum
Guests: Ellen Corbett, state senator representing District 10 Michael Siegel ... Stanton Glantz,
May 31, 2013
KQED (San Francisco, CA)
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Jun 4, 2013 17:35
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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).
Jun 4, 2013
The Himalayan Times (np)
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Jun 4, 2013 17:08
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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
Jun 3, 2013
Patch.org
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Jun 4, 2013 17:06