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Bulgaria marks World No Tobacco Day

Bulgarian Ministry of Health organises different events throughout the entire country to mark the World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2013.
Focus English News (bg)
added May 31, 2013 03:02
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[Asia, China] O'LEARY: Time to lay the Marlboro Man to rest

These targets will only be achieved through the implementation of strong policies to reduce demand for tobacco, including comprehensive bans on all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. But when they are, hundreds of thousands, if not
China Daily (cn)
added May 31, 2013 03:00
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[South America/Caribbean] Call For Ban On Tobacco Ads, Sponsorship In The Americas

On World No Tobacco Day, May 31, the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) is calling on countries throughout the Americas to ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency) (my)
added May 31, 2013 02:55
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[Asia, India] Ban on smoking in public places goes up in smoke

the ban on smoking in public places in the city is going up in smoke, and no one seems to care for it. It is quite shocking that very few people know about the ban that was imposed nearly five years ago. Smoking is rampant almost everywhere in the city, i
Times of India
added May 31, 2013 00:29
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[Pakistan] Tobacco use among youth surges

The steep rise in the use of tobacco amongst the youth, especially young girls and women is depriving the country of a healthy workforce while increasing the burden of disease on an already overburdened health sector, warned Aga Khan University Hospital e
The Nation (pk)
added May 31, 2013 00:28
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[Australia] ACT moves to extend smoking bans

The ACT Government wants to ban smoking at playgrounds, public swimming pools, sporting fields and bus interchanges. It is part of the Government's 'Future directions for tobacco reduction' plan, launched today to coincide with World No Tobacco Day.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (au)
added May 31, 2013 00:23
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More smokers in South Australia butt out

SMOKING rates in South Australia have fallen more than 4 per cent in the past two years, figures reveal. Health Minister Jack Snelling issued the figures for today's World No Tobacco Day, saying "the message is getting through".
Melbourne (Vic) Herald Sun (au)
added May 31, 2013 00:22
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[Uae] Three-year drive against tobacco use launched

the Ministry of Health launched a three-year campaign that will empower youth, the most vulnerable section of the society, against the habit. The campaign presents Shaikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Arts and Culture Au
Khaleej Times (ae)
added May 31, 2013 00:21
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[Asia] Pakistan lacks comprehensive ban on tobacco advertisement, promotion

Pakistan needs to reduce tobacco use to control non-communicable diseases and achieve the Millennium Development Goal (MDG), which can only be done by removing lacunas in the current Anti-Smoking Ordinance because legislation is the heart of effective to
The News (pk)
added May 31, 2013 00:19
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[Uae] 600,000 people die each year from passive smoking

The dangers of second-hand smoke to babies, pregnant women and those under 18 are being highlighted to mark World No Tobacco Day today.
The National Newspaper (ae)
added May 30, 2013 17:46
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