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[Syria] The NRA's and tobacco industy vision for US children and schools.

Syrian 7 year old..... is that his school in the background? I find this photo forbidding, distrubing and tragic.
Democratic Underground
added Apr 1, 2013 09:18
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Russia Fears Its Troops Will Riot if Cigarette Rations End

“Tobacco shortages will affect the psychology of the smokers,” Valentina Melnikova, executive secretary of the Union of Soldiers’ Mothers’ Committee, a human rights organization focused on the military, told Izvestia. “Platoon or company commanders will s
Wired
added Mar 5, 2013 09:42
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Experts develop strategies for combating tobacco use in the military

Sponsored by the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, the "Tobacco Deep-Dive" focused on developing programs that support individual and group behavior change, and a supporting social environment. Reducing tobacco use is a strategic objecti
United States Army
added Dec 20, 2012 01:52
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Reducing Tobacco Use: Simulation Of Quitting Smoking In The Military Shows Higher Lifetime Medical Spending More Than Offset By Productivity Gains

These results boost the case for smoking cessation programs in the military in particular, along with not selling cigarettes in commissaries or at reduced prices.
Health Affairs (ca)
added Dec 11, 2012 19:02
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Table of Contents Volume 14 Issue 8 August 2011

A Systematic Review of Smoking Cessation Intervention Studies in China / Smoking Cessation Treatment Preferences, Intentions, and Behaviors Among a Large Sample of Colorado Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Smokers / Smoking Outcome Expectancies
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
added Aug 6, 2012 15:05
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[Asia, Korea - South] Smokers to be ineligible for Air Force pilots

Air Force said Wednesday it has decided to disqualify smokers from applying for its pilot selection test, drawing controversy over its legality and fairness. Starting next month, applicants who test positive for nicotine will not be eligible for fligh
Yonhap News Agency (kr)
added Jun 5, 2013 17:25
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[Australia] Tobacco ‘saved my life’ says war veteran

“When I got down there they said ‘you’ve got a reserved occupation. You grow tobacco, get back up there and grow tobacco, the troops in the front line have got to have tobacco!’ so I did that,” Bruce said. “The tobacco saved my life! Wonderful tobacco!”
Inverell (NSW) Times (au)
added Apr 23, 2013 14:07
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YACHEL: Toward tobacco-free troops

A smaller, leaner, but agile and flexible military needs to be healthy in order to deploy anywhere and anytime. For that to happen, our military needs to be tobacco-free.
Raleigh (NC) News & Observer
added Jan 17, 2013 07:57
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Air Force expands tobacco-free environments at base installations and services

In accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, "Tobacco Use in the Air Force," tobacco use is prohibited on installations except in designated tobacco areas and housing units.
U.S. Air Force
added Dec 20, 2012 14:49
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[Lebanon] Lebanese Army arrests two over cigarettes smuggling

The Lebanese Army arrested two people allegedly involved in smuggling large quantities of cigarettes into the country, the military said Tuesday.
Beirut Daily Star (lb)
added Dec 18, 2012 15:03
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