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World figures and their smoking stories

The subject of smoking is close to the heart of a number of high-profile global figures, so let's take a closer look at how smoking affects the lives of the great and the good. Obama: quitting smoking is harder than running for presidency
China Internet Information Center (cn)
added Jun 3, 2013 13:14
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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
Japan Daily Press (jp)
added Jun 3, 2013 13:12
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[Asia, Malaysia] New measures to be introduced to tighten tobacco control

A slew of reforms will be introduced to tighten tobacco control, including banning direct and indirect promotion of tobacco products and reducing the nicotine content in cigarettes by 2015. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the graphic h
The Star (my)
added Jun 2, 2013 19:38
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[Asia, Malaysia] CHIN: Stop smoking!

However, quitting this addictive practice is easier said than done. The chemical nicotine in tobacco is the reason why people continue to feel the need to smoke.
The Star (my)
added Jun 4, 2013 09:56
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[Asia, Thailand] Thai smokers intent to

Half of the smokers responding to a Thailand poll this week were determined to stop smoking on World No Tobacco Day today, according to an ABAC poll conducted May 28-30 among 2,036 people aged over 18 years old in 17 provinces.
Pattaya Mail (th)
added Jun 4, 2013 09:47
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[UAE: Abu Dhabi] Seha opens anti-smoking clinic on World No Tobacco Day

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) and its health facilities celebrated 'World No Tobacco Day' (WNTD) on Friday under the slogan "Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship." Seha opened an anti-smoking clinic in Al Jaheli Health Centre
The Gulf Today (ae)
added Jun 2, 2013 11:00
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[Asia, India] Time to take effects of passive smoking seriously: Experts

Pune: When world no tobacco day was observed last week, doctors said it wasn't just smokers that they were worried about, but those who lived or worked with them. Given the incidence of lung cancer among passive smokers, doctors said it was time to take
Times of India
added Jun 2, 2013 10:44
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Sochi 2014 Marks New Russian Anti-smoking Law and World No Tobacco Day

The Games in Sochi will be the twelfth ones to be free from tobacco smoke, protecting over 155,000 athletes, sports delegation representatives and volunteers from the harmful effects of smoking.
PR Web
added Jun 2, 2013 10:51
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[Africa, Ghana] Insist on right for a smoke free environment - FDA

As Ghana joins the rest of the world to celebrate World No Tobacco Day, a call has gone to Ghanaians to insist on their rights for a smoke free environment. The Head of Tobacco and Substance Abuse Department of the Food and Drugs Authority, FDA, Mrs Oli
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (gh)
added Jun 2, 2013 10:28
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[Africa, Gambia] WHO official highlights risks of tobacco use

Students participate in a march to mark the World No Tobacco Day, in Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras, May 31, 2013. Dr Thomas Sukwue, a WHO representative in Gambia, also said 600,000 people killed by tobacco are non-smokers exposed to second-hand smo
China Internet Information Center (cn)
added Jun 2, 2013 10:18
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