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[Asia, Australia, Europe, UK] Tobacco control - political will needed

All countries should now implement and enforce FCTC smoke-free policies, close exemptions and concessions that many countries provide, and explore extensions that will reduce exposure to children, as seen in New York where smoking is prohibited in parks
The Lancet (uk)
added May 7, 2013 08:32
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Smoking cessation in patients with respiratory disease: existing treatments and future directions

existing smoking cessation counselling and drugs are among the most cost-effective clinical preventive services available. Incorporation of such treatment into routine clinical practice is essential for provision of high-quality care to all patients, espe
The Lancet (uk)
added May 7, 2013 08:29
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[UK] Tobacco control efforts in Europe

grounds for optimism are provided by progress in implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and in the development of a new generation of nicotine-containing devices that could enable more widespread adoption of harm-reduction stra
The Lancet (uk)
added May 7, 2013 08:27
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Tobacco control in Asia

Tobacco control is being restructured in Asia. It has moved from being isolated, individualistic, and ad hoc, to a mainstream public health approach.30 One new challenge is the integration of tobacco control in the framework of prevention of non-communic
The Lancet (uk)
added May 7, 2013 08:25
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The WHO FCTC: the challenge of implementation

However, despite much early enthusiasm, the success of the convention is threatened by a failure to engage all segments of governments in tobacco control, thus preventing the implementation of one of the most effective tobacco control measures—an increas
The Lancet (uk)
added May 7, 2013 08:22
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[UK, USA] Saving lives with the US Tobacco Control Act

More than 175 countries are already Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, but the USA is not yet counted among them. As Husten and Deyton rightly underline, the FDA's regulatory authorities will be most effective at reducing tobacco-caus
The Lancet (uk)
added May 7, 2013 08:20
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[Asia, Europe, UK] Tobacco Control

The May 4-May 10, 2013, issue of The Lancet focuses on tobacco control, and—together with content in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine—presents new views on controlling the global tobacco epidemic. According to WHO, tobacco use killed 100 million people in
The Lancet (uk)
added May 7, 2013 08:04
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The Cost of Lighting Up: New Studies Address Global Tobacco Use

It is addictive. It is glamorized. It directly and indirectly damages hearts around the globe. In fact, smoking is the common denominator in 40 percent of all cardiovascular disease, according to a report published last year in the Journal of the America
CardioSource (American College of Cardiology)
added May 7, 2013 08:03
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Cuba launches challenge to Australian tobacco laws at WTO

By taking the first step in a dispute, Cuba has triggered a 60-day window for Australia to try to resolve the problem in talks with Cuba. After that Cuba could ask the WTO to appoint a panel of adjudicators to judge its complaint.
Reuters
added May 7, 2013 07:52
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Cuba seeks to legally challenge Australian plain packaging on tobacco products

First step in a trade dispute which could last for years First-ever challenge from Cuba since its joined WTO in 1995 Complaint says plain packs breach intellectual property rights
AAP (Australian Associated Press) (au)
added May 7, 2013 07:51
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