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[Uae] War on tobacco

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 30, 2013 17:31
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[Asia, Uae] MoH launches 3-year anti-smoking campaign

In a crackdown on cigarette smoking amongst UAE's youth, the Ministry of Health has rolled out a three-year campaign to butt out this bad habit with the 'Be Smart, Don't Start' initiative to coincide with World No Tobacco Day on May 31.
Emirates 24|7 (ae)
added May 30, 2013 17:22
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[New Zealand] JOHNSTON: Regular price rises doing trick but teamwork stubs habit

Plain packs and hitting smokers in the pocket may help the Govt reach its target of NZ being virtually smokefree by 2025, but for those who really struggle to quit, some smart new thinking is needed, Martin Johnston writes.
New Zealand Herald
added May 30, 2013 17:21
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[Asia, India] Chewing tobacco riskier than smoking: Study

data compiled by the experts suggest that more than half of the city's tobacco-induced cancer patients are gutkha consumers, rather than smokers. Perhaps even more alarmingly, the average age of patients suffering from head-and-neck cancer - generally tri
Times of India
added May 30, 2013 17:18
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[Asia, India] Chewing tobacco riskier than smoking: Study

data compiled by the experts suggest that more than half of the city's tobacco-induced cancer patients are gutkha consumers, rather than smokers. Perhaps even more alarmingly, the average age of patients suffering from head-and-neck cancer - generally tri
Times of India
added May 30, 2013 17:18
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[Africa, Uganda] Your Mail: Time to ban tobacco adverts

I was principal investigator in a survey to investigate Uganda’s compliance with the ban on tobacco advertising, sponsorship and promotions. The good news is that our research team did not come across any billboard advertising tobacco in the streets of
The Observer (ug)
added May 30, 2013 17:16
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Antismoking Campaigns Work: 1/3 Of Smokers Across the Globe Say They Will Quit Cigarettes This Year

World No Tobacco Day was established in 1987 to draw attention to the health risks of tobacco use and how they can be avoided. A treaty, entitled the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, was adopted in 2003 by the World Health Assembly. The treat
Medical Daily
added May 30, 2013 13:31
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WHO: Urge Ban on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion, Sponsorship

The message from the World Health Organization to governments around the globe is to ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. That's to try and prevent children from taking up smoking and to encourage smokers to quit. Tobacco kills nearly six m
VOANews.com (Voice of America)
added May 30, 2013 13:12
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[Asia, Asia-pacific, Indonesia] Stronger tobacco control needed to save lives

In WHO’s South-East Asia Region, several countries, including Indonesia, have adopted strong legislation to protect their people. "The Health Law regulation in Indonesia covers provisions such as smoke-free public places, pictorial health warnings, and
Jakarta Post (id)
added May 30, 2013 12:58
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[Asia, Singapore] Retailers to suspend cigarette sales on Friday to mark World No Tobacco Day

Step into a coffee shop or a supermarket on Friday, and chances are you wouldn't be able to buy cigarettes. Major supermarket chains like Cold Storage, Giant, Sheng Siong and NTUC Fairprice and some 145 retailers will suspend tobacco sales as part of Wor
Channel NewsAsia (sg)
added May 30, 2013 08:58
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