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Smokefree workplaces linked to smokefree homes in India

Adults in India are substantially more likely to abstain from smoking at home if they are prohibited from smoking at work, a new study has found. According to data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India, 2009/2010, 64 per cent of adults who work in
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added Mar 25, 2013 17:15
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[California] Santa Monica City Council Opposes Bill To Criminalize Smoking Indoors

when a freshman assemblyman recently introduced a bill to potentially allow landlords to evict a tenant for smoking in a multi-unit property, the Santa Monica council cried foul. For the final topic of council’s Tuesday special meeting, Council member Ke
Santa Monica (CA) Mirror
added Mar 25, 2013 17:12
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[California] Is It Time to Ban Smoking in Marin's Apartments and Condos?

A state Assembly bill from former San Rafael City Councilman Marc Levine proposes to do exactly that.
Patch.org
added Mar 25, 2013 16:32
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[UK] Deidre Daily Drama: My house stinks of smoke... how can I stop Dad lighting up?

It can be an addiction with difficult withdrawal symptoms. More and more places have a no smoking policy which helps. There is also a lot of support these days. These are outlined in my leaflet Giving Up Smoking? which I’m emailing you.
The Sun (uk)
added Mar 24, 2013 19:42
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[California] Marin Assemblyman Levine draws attention with bill cracking down on smoking in multi-family housing

LEGISLATION THAT would ban smoking in California apartment, condominium and townhouse complexes has garnered freshman Assemblyman Marc Levine plenty of attention, most positive; but not all.
Marin (CA) Independent Journal
added Mar 24, 2013 15:45
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Association between smoke-free workplace and second-hand smoke exposure at home in India

Implementation of smoke-free legislation in India was associated with a higher proportion of adults reporting a smoke-free home. These findings further strengthen the case for accelerated implementation of Article 8 of the Framework Convention on Tobacco
Tobacco Control
added Mar 24, 2013 10:56
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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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[Massachusetts] Bill would ban smoking in apartments

Mr. Bowen has had state Rep. Jennifer E. Benson, D-Lunenburg, file a bill that would limit smoking to detached single-family homes. The first two bills were recommended to be studied, or to die quietly. This time around, Mr. Bowen said, he hopes anti-smo
Worcester (MA) Telegram & Gazette
added Mar 18, 2013 09:45
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[California, New York] SAUNDERS: Smoke Gets in Your Rights

Bloomberg and Levine have chosen the easiest targets a politician can pick on -- fat people and smokers. Not that they would call them fat people and point with derision. No, they moan about the ill effects of obesity on health. Ditto smoking. These guys
Town Hall
added Mar 17, 2013 11:05
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[California] Editorial: Renters deserve relief from smoking

One person's smoke invading a neighbor's apartment or condo is not just a nuisance in the way that excessive noise at 3 a.m. is a nuisance. It is a health hazard and should not be allowed. Levine is on the right track with AB 746.
Sacramento (CA) Bee
added Mar 17, 2013 10:27
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