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[India] RANJAN: WHIPLASH: Everybody knows smoking kills

As an occasional smoker, I know, as yet, the deplorable advertisement strategy has not worked for me. As it hasn't, I'm sure, for countless others. One reason for this, I believe, is the complete abstinence they seek to endorse. Wouldn't it be a better
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Jun 4, 2013 09:54
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[Asia, India] Time to take effects of passive smoking seriously: Experts

Pune: When world no tobacco day was observed last week, doctors said it wasn't just smokers that they were worried about, but those who lived or worked with them. Given the incidence of lung cancer among passive smokers, doctors said it was time to take
Times of India
added Jun 2, 2013 10:44
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[Asia, India] KALRA: A terrorist called tobacco

As more and more countries move to fully meet their obligations under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), the industry’s attempts to undermine the treaty becomes more aggressive. These include weakening public health efforts to ba
The Hindu Online (in)
added Jun 2, 2013 10:41
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[Asia, India] Is smoking 'within limits' harmless?

"Half of the smokers continue smoking as they feel doing so within limits does not lead to health issues," the survey, 'ICICI Lombard Smoking Habits 2013', said. A large portion of respondents (77 per cent) felt that smoking or limited puffing of ciga
Daily Bhaskar (in)
added Jun 2, 2013 10:29
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[Asia, India] Nagaland records 57% prevalence of tobacco use

Nagaland State observed 'World No Tobacco Day' under the theme 'Ban on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship' at the Conference Hall of Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima on May 31.
Morung Express (in)
added Jun 2, 2013 09:53
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[Asia] World No Tobacco Day 2013: India takes a close look at tobacco companies

World Health Organization and activists are criticizing tobacco companies' efforts at corporate social responsibility as thinly veiled marketing schemes ... This is "a classic example of how tobacco companies are using corporate social responsibility (C
Christian Science Monitor
added Jun 1, 2013 10:46
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[Asia, India] Activists put up 'Wall of shame' for tobacco violators

Photos of Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship (TAPS) violations collated from 13 high tobacco use states in the country - Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh,
Business Standard (in)
added May 31, 2013 17:01
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[Asia, India] ' Thumbs down ' to B ' wood films showing tobacco use

Nearly 60 per cent of Bollywood films including blockbusters released over the past five months have shown smoking scenes in violation of rules regulating depiction of tobacco use in films, says a study. Student volunteers from over five schools and fou
Deccan Herald (in)
added May 31, 2013 16:58
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[Asia, India] 50% of smokers think limited smoking is not harmful: Survey

Half of the smoking population in the country thinks smoking "within limits" is harmless, a survey by a private general insurance firm has found. "Half of the smokers continue smoking as they feel doing so within limits does not lead to health issues,"
Business Standard (in)
added May 31, 2013 16:58
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[Asia, India] Public smoking ban helps rein in habit

Ban on smoking in public and shared spaces has made it an inconvenient addiction, deterring young, working professionals from lighting up. A Fortis Healthcare survey of people working with MNCs in Delhi and NCR has found that 43% of the 3,673 men and 14%
Hindustan Times (in)
added May 31, 2013 10:24
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