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[Uae] 600,000 people die each year from passive smoking

The dangers of second-hand smoke to babies, pregnant women and those under 18 are being highlighted to mark World No Tobacco Day today.
The National Newspaper (ae)
added May 30, 2013 17:46
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2013 World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) awards

The World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) awards are given by WHO every year to carefully selected individuals and/or organizations in recognition for their accomplishments in tobacco control.
World Health Organization (WHO)
added May 30, 2013 17:34
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GATS (Global Adult Tobacco Survey)

The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) is a nationally representative household survey that was launched in February 2007 as a new component of the ongoing Global Tobacco Surveillance System (GTSS). The GATS enables countries to collect data on adult tob
World Health Organization (WHO)
added May 30, 2013 17:32
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Antismoking Messages and Intention to Quit — 17 Countries, 2008–2011

awareness of mass media antismoking messages can be associated with intent to quit smoking. Mass media campaigns also can help reduce smoking prevalence by stimulating discussion and changing social norms regarding tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposur
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
added May 30, 2013 17:29
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[Europe, Malta] Green MEP says OLAF ‘messed up completely’ in Dalligate investigation

Belgian judicial authorities inquiry opened after complaint filed by John Dalli against Swedish Match.
Malta Today (mt)
added May 30, 2013 17:05
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Antismoking Campaigns Work: 1/3 Of Smokers Across the Globe Say They Will Quit Cigarettes This Year

World No Tobacco Day was established in 1987 to draw attention to the health risks of tobacco use and how they can be avoided. A treaty, entitled the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, was adopted in 2003 by the World Health Assembly. The treat
Medical Daily
added May 30, 2013 13:31
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[Canada] Digital Coding & Tracking Association (DCTA) | Association launched to fight illicit trade in excisable goods

The world's four largest international tobacco companies have forged a joint venture to fight the illegal trafficking of excisable consumer goods. British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco Group, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris Internation
Canada Newswire (CNW) (ca)
added May 30, 2013 13:26
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Fighting the black market in tobacco products

Our approach to fighting the black market in tobacco includes: * Effective internal governance and supply chain security; * Gathering commercial information on the illegal trade; * Working with authorities to ensure that appropriate enforcement action
British American Tobacco (BAT)
added May 30, 2013 13:25
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WHO: Urge Ban on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion, Sponsorship

The message from the World Health Organization to governments around the globe is to ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. That's to try and prevent children from taking up smoking and to encourage smokers to quit. Tobacco kills nearly six m
VOANews.com (Voice of America)
added May 30, 2013 13:12
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[Africa, South Africa] Ban on tobacco displays to protect children: WHO

Social media, the movies and in-store displays continue to push South African children into taking up a deadly addiction. Friday, 31 May, is World No Tobacco Day and the aim is to highlight the enormous harm caused by tobacco use and to promote effectiv
Health-E (za)
added May 30, 2013 07:10
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