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The Electronic Cigarette Debate Continues as Use Dramatically Increases

Today's study is consistent with these results and public health fears, and it tells us that there is enough evidence to support a thorough look into e-cigarettes' impact on smokers and non-smokers alike. The FDA should act by bringing e-cigarettes under
American Legacy Foundation
added Mar 21, 2013 10:41
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[UK] Cumbria's hospitals treat 100 children a year for second-hand smoke illnesses

Dr Nigel Calvert, of NHS Cumbria, wants to raise awareness of the dangers of second-hand smoke on children and said adults smoking in cars led to them suffering from illnesses such as bronchitis and asthma. "Attitudes to smoking at home vary and some pe
Cumberland News (uk)
added Mar 20, 2013 15:53
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[Canada] Day 128: Methods and methodology

In the months to come, the epidemiologists and statisticians hired by the companies will present their reports, and Mr. Siemiatycki is expected to again offer his insights at that time. If today is something to go by, it is a day to look forward to.
Eye on the Trials (ASPQ) (ca)
added Mar 20, 2013 15:36
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Smoking prolongs healing time, poses greater risk for complications in orthopaedic surgeries

Smoking has been linked to prolonged healing time and greater risk for complications in orthopaedic and other surgeries, according to a new study presented today at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
News-Medical.net
added Mar 20, 2013 15:26
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People With Mental Illness Make Up Large Share of U.S Smokers

Adults with a mental illness or a substance-abuse disorder represent about 25 percent of the U.S. population but account for nearly 40 percent of all cigarettes smoked in the country, according to a new study. The researchers also said that the smoking r
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Mar 20, 2013 15:25
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[Australia] Coffee Can Help Truckers Stay Safe on the Road: Study

There was a link between heavy smoking and crash risk, but this did not remain after accounting for other factors, according to the study, which was published online March 19 in the British Medical Journal.
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Mar 20, 2013 15:24
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How Healthy Is Your County?

Counties where people don't live as long and have poorer physical and mental health have the highest rates of smoking, teen births, physical inactivity and preventable hospital stays.
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Mar 20, 2013 15:23
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AUDIO: Study: Smoking, Addiction & Mental Illness

The study is further confirmation that mental illness and addictions and tobacco go hand-in-hand-in-hand.
Fox News
added Mar 20, 2013 11:05
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[New Hampshire] Researchers invent real time secondhand smoke sensor

The researchers expect to soon convert the prototype, which is smaller and lighter than a cellphone, into a wearable, affordable and reusable device that helps to enforce no smoking regulations and sheds light on the pervasiveness of secondhand smoke. Th
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added Mar 20, 2013 00:45
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Themed Issue on FCTC Policy Research: Issues and Challenges

EDITORIAL Judith Mackay: The Role of Research on the Development and Implementation of Policy / Converging Research Needs Across Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Articles: Making Research Relevant to Global Tobacco Control Practice and Policy / P
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
added Mar 20, 2013 00:18
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