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Obituary: Dr Weng Xin Zhi, China’s “Grandfather of Tobacco Control” (1919-2012)
The pioneer of tobacco control in China has died at the age of 93. In 1984, Doctor Weng Xin Zhi published the first national adult smoking survey, the landmark study awakening the Chinese government to the enormity of the tobacco problem.
Sep 1, 2012
Tobacco Control Journal blogs
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Sep 3, 2012 23:32
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R. Peter Straus, WMCA Radio Pioneer, Dies at 89
After Mr. Straus converted the station to an all-talk format in 1970, WMCA was known for years as a forum for liberal causes. It was the first station . . . to ban cigarette advertising
Aug 9, 2012
New York Times
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Aug 9, 2012 03:27
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[UK] Sir Sandy Macara obituary
One of his many students was Sir Liam Donaldson, who became chief medical officer for England and was instrumental in instituting the ban on smoking in public places. Sandy, an ex-smoker, was an early, tireless and outspoken campaigner against the tobacco
Aug 6, 2012
The Guardian (uk)
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Aug 7, 2012 21:11
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Marguerite Piazza, Popular Singer of Opera, Dies at 86
Along the way she appeared in commercials. "I find Camels have a mildness that agrees with my throat," a bejeweled Ms. Piazza said in a cigarette commercial in the 1950s.
Aug 7, 2012
New York Times
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Aug 7, 2012 03:08
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[India] Rajesh Khanna's strange obsession with Red colour
* Rajesh Khanna used to smoke Dunhill cigarettes, whose cover was bright red in colour.
Jul 19, 2012
OneIndia.com (in)
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Aug 6, 2012 14:56
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[India] First superstar of Hindi cinema is no more
Rajesh Khanna, the man hailed as the first superstar of Hindi cinema, passed away at his Bandra residence on Wednesday afternoon. He was 69. . . . Kaka, as he was fondly called, was battling lung cancer for long now.
Jul 19, 2012
Mumbai Mirror (in)
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Aug 6, 2012 14:55
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Dr. Warren Winkelstein Jr. Dies at 90
Dr. Warren Winkelstein Jr., a physician and researcher whose groundbreaking studies connected unprotected sex between men to AIDS, smoking to cervical cancer and air pollution to chronic lung disease, died July 22 at his home in Point Richmond, Calif. He
Aug 6, 2012
New York Times
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Aug 6, 2012 07:16
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[UK] Public health champion Sir Alexander Macara dies, aged 80
He campaigned tirelessly against the 'monstrous and cynical' tobacco industry, and played a considerable role in securing smoke-free public places.
Jun 22, 2012
British Medical Association (BMA) (uk)
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Jun 27, 2012 14:17
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Richard Dawson Loses Battle with Esophageal Cancer, GreenBeanBuddy Shares Facts About The Disease That Caused His Death
GreenBeanBuddy.com shared a number of facts about the esophageal cancer that caused his death. Additionally, the site advised the use of Solar Cigarette to smokers to reduce the risk of developing the said illness.
Jun 5, 2012
PR Web
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Jun 5, 2012 14:51
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Family Feud Host Richard Dawson Dies At Age 79. SolarCigarette.com Reflects On The Career Of This Super Star
Richard Dawson loses his battle with esophagael cancer at age 79. Could his chain smoking finally caught up with him?
Jun 5, 2012
PR Web
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Jun 5, 2012 14:45