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Menthol cigarette pricing at military and community retail outlets in the United States

Our findings demonstrate that menthol cigarettes are substantially discounted on military installations, in a manner similar to other cigarette prices, and that DoD Instruction 1330.09 is not enforced.
BioMed Central (uk)
added Sep 5, 2012 14:20
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Calling for a Tobacco Free Military

Lung Association president tells Senate Subcommittee "tobacco is an enemy of combat readiness" and discusses other health threats to troops
American Lung Association
added Jul 20, 2012 13:56
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Tide turning in China's battle against tobacco

China's Health Minister Chen Zhu on Wednesday became the first person from the Chinese mainland -- home to one third of the world's smokers -- to receive a prestigious World Health Organization (WHO) award on tobacco control.
Xinhua Newswire
added Jul 20, 2012 13:42
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[Afghanistan, Australia] Diggers turn to smoking to fight off stress and boredom

DIGGERS smoke at twice the rate of the wider community - and sailors can buy subsidised tobacco on warships in international waters. . . Troops deployed to Afghanistan light up at alarming rates and purchase cigarettes for just $1 a packet
News Interactive Network/News Limited/News.com (au)
added Jun 25, 2012 11:01
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[Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine] Businessman worth $581M, Nahshon Nahshonov, Makes Donation to WWII Veterans

Nahshonov is a leader in the diamond industry and a key individual in the tobacco industry with his tobacco company "Marpela". These are only 2 examples of his accomplishments out of his impressive track record. Nahshonov is also the proud owner of a hote
PR Newswire
added May 13, 2013 14:52
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TOM PHILPOTT | Military's anti-smoking effort finally kicks in

Smoking cessation drugs now are available at no charge through the TRICARE Mail Order Program for service members, military family members and retirees under age 65 who want to kick this unhealthy habit. The free cessation drugs finally are available al
Kitsap (WA) Sun
added Mar 29, 2013 14:45
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[Iraq, USA] 'Cigar Marine' offers advice to recruits

His line of premium cigars helps raise money for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
USA Today
added Mar 19, 2013 02:10
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[UK] Mystery of India's 'cigarette smoking' saint

A CAVALRY officer who died in the days of the British Raj has been declared a saint in India with worshippers claiming he smokes cigarettes left as offerings at his tomb.
The [London, UK] Express
added Mar 17, 2013 10:24
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Lung Cancer Alliance Announces Lung Screening Initiative For At Risk Veterans To Kick Off Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Vietnam Veterans of America and Leading Medical Centers Joining Pilot Effort to Raise Awareness and Help Veterans Assess the Risks and Benefits of CT Screening
PR Newswire
added Nov 2, 2012 14:12
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[Indiana] Matthew Tully: Many veterans enjoying smoke-free air in Legion halls

Yes, after all that time in which the mayor blocked a solid smoking ban because he didn't want to tell veterans what to do, it turns out many veterans are just fine with clearing the air. In Broad Ripple, following the direction of new city and state smo
Indianapolis (IN) Star
added Jul 16, 2012 12:33
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