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[Nepal] 'Act tough on use of tobacco'
Resource Centre for Primary Health Care (RECPHEC) has issued the Kathmandu declaration drawing the attention of the government to ensure health rights and the effective implementation of anti-tobacco act. Issuing a statement, the Centre has asked the gove
Oct 5, 2012
The Himalayan Times (np)
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Oct 6, 2012 06:02
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[Nepal] Doctors sound alarm on tobacco consumption
Speaking at a discussion programme organised by the Ministry of Health and Population here today, Dr Koirala said smoking is one of the causes of lung cancer among the people.
Aug 1, 2012
The Himalayan Times (np)
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Aug 1, 2012 23:49
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[Nepal] Health experts urge govt to make hospitals smoke-free zones
Speakers at a programme today urged government authorities to make hospitals a 'smoke-free area' and to fully implement the Tobacco Control and Regulation Act. Dr Prakash Neupane‚ senior consultant surgeon and surgical oncologist‚ said the st
Apr 28, 2013
The Himalayan Times (np)
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Apr 28, 2013 19:24
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[Nepal] Tobacco kills
“Maximum diseases can be related to tobacco as it causes many health problems,” said Dr Rohan Jha, General Physician, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH).
Jun 4, 2013
The Himalayan Times (np)
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Jun 4, 2013 17:08
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[Nepal] No smoking zone to be enforced in 100 meter radios outside schools
On the occasion of the World No-Tobacco Day today, the Primary Health Service Centre is set to declare 100 metre radius area outside the compound of 540 schools in 54 districts also as no-smoking zone.
May 31, 2013
Republica (np)
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May 31, 2013 03:18
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[Nepal] Drive against public smoking goes unabated
The Nepal Police has aggressively launched the drive against public smoking and held as many as 440 persons after the campaign was started on June 27. According to Metropolis Police Range, Hanumandhoka, the arrestees have been freed after making them awa
Jul 5, 2012
The Himalayan Times (np)
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Jul 5, 2012 10:16
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[Nepal] DRI to tighten vigil on tobacco firms
The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI)'s plans to tighten its vigil on various tobacco factories and tobacco transactions failed to gather momentum despite its pledge to bring tobacco business under the tax net.
Jun 16, 2012
The Himalayan Times (np)
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Jun 16, 2012 08:00
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Perceived risks and benefits of cigarette smoking among Nepalese adolescents: a population-based cross-sectional study
Conclusion To discourage or prevent adolescents from initiating smoking, future intervention programs should focus on communicating not only the health risks but also the social and addiction risks as well as counteract the social benefits of smoking.
Mar 2, 2013
BioMed Central (uk)
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Mar 3, 2013 13:23
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Perceived risks and benefits of cigarette smoking among Nepalese adolescents: a population-based cross-sectional study
Conclusion: To discourage or prevent adolescents from initiating smoking, future intervention programs should focus on communicating not only the health risks but also the social and addiction risks as well as counteract the social benefits of smoking.
Mar 3, 2013
7thSpace Interactive (portal)
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Mar 3, 2013 12:58
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[Australia] Nepal's tobacco control act hailed
Professor Jeff Dunn, Chief Executive Director of Cancer Council Queensland, today welcomed the provisions made in Tobacco Control and Regulation Act in Nepal, saying that it will provide strong backing to implement the Act effectively. "The coverage of 7
Dec 28, 2012
The Himalayan Times (np)
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Dec 31, 2012 15:57