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Japan taking steps to discourage smoking nationwide
“We have freshly launched this fiscal year the second Health Japan 21 project. It’s to stop those underage from smoking and to host the committee of experts on tobacco and health upgrading to undertake various measures to deal with cigarette smoking,” sa
Jun 3, 2013
Japan Daily Press (jp)
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Jun 3, 2013 13:12
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[Australia, Japan] LETTER: Weighing the costs and benefits
Secondhand smoke does pose a health risk to people who work in bars and restaurants that allow smoking, but those workers are consenting third parties. Many jobs are hazardous
May 26, 2013
Japan Times
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May 25, 2013 13:37
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Japan Society for Tobacco Control warns against appointing ex tobacco executive to national broadcaster
the former president of Japan Tobacco Company Mr Katsuhiko Honda is being considered for appointment as the next Chief Executive Officer of Japan Broadcasting Company (popularly known as NHK). Mr Honda continues to be affiliated with JT as a consultant ad
May 17, 2013
Tobacco Control Journal blogs
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May 19, 2013 11:39
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[Asia, Australia, Japan] LETTER: Limits of planning good health
Chris Flynn (May 2 letter, “Australia’s declining smoking rate“) seems to believe I’m a shill for the local agricultural interests here in rural Kumamoto based on my opposition to tobacco restrictions.
May 9, 2013
Japan Times
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May 15, 2013 13:52
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[Asia, Australia, Japan] LETTER: Secondhand smoke is the enemy
In Joseph Jaworski’s May 9 letter, “Limits of planning good health,” ... No matter how the pro-smoking lobby plays it, nobody should be subjected to toxic tobacco smoke against their will. Smoking is not illegal in Australia, but forcing nonsmokers to bre
May 16, 2013
Japan Times
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May 15, 2013 13:49
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[Australia, Japan] LETTER: Consequences of health planning
the campaign to improve the health of the Australian public by reducing smoking and drinking rates has resulted in an Australian public that is perhaps less healthy (or at least, no healthier) than it was before the campaign. The question remains: Will t
Apr 21, 2013
Japan Times
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May 8, 2013 21:49
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[Japan] LETTER: Australia's declining smoking rate
Joseph Jaworski, in his April 21 letter, "Consequences of health planning," claims that the Australian public health campaign to reduce smoking and drinking has "resulted in an Australian public that is perhaps less heathy
May 2, 2013
Japan Times
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May 8, 2013 15:49
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[Asia, Japan, Malaysia] It doesn't pay to smoke
In Japan, penalty is the deterrent to enforce a smoke-free environment. Last October, five teachers in Osaka were caught sneaking off between classes to smoke outside the school gates. The Board of Education fined the teachers ¥500,000 (RM15,290) each f
Apr 29, 2013
The Star (my)
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Apr 28, 2013 19:29
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MILLER: Have Japan's Anti-Smoking Laws Gone Too Far? Smokers Begin to Feel the Pressure
the Japanese government is pushing anti-smoking in a way that for many restricts individuals’ freedom, with some suggesting that laws should not be influenced by individual government members’ own pet hates.
Mar 30, 2013
RocketNews24 (Socio Corporation) (jp)
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Mar 30, 2013 19:01
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Japan Tobacco: Received Approval For Anti-HIV Drug
Japan Tobacco Inc. (2914.TO) said Monday it has received approval to manufacture and sell its anti-HIV drug Stribild combination tablets in Japan.
Mar 25, 2013
The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition
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Mar 25, 2013 05:42