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[New York] 2013 tobacco survey: 'tobacco-free' policies gain favor

The Southern Tier Tobacco Awareness Community Partnership (STTAC) finds that the majority of our community members are in favor of tobacco-free policies. STTAC began conducting their 2013 Community Tobacco Survey in December with the assistance of evalua
Steuben (NY) Courier-Advocate
added Apr 30, 2013 21:45
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[New York] Resounding 'NO' to raising cigarette purchase age

New York Journal News
added Apr 29, 2013 14:43
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[Canada] Support for a smoke-free bylaw in parks and on beaches

These findings suggest strong public support in Vancouver for the smoke-free bylaw in parks and on beaches. Jurisdictions considering such legislation should address attitudes which can promote or hinder its adoption. Examination of such policy support o
Health Policy
added May 3, 2013 01:57
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[Vermont] Advocates say $1.25 cigarette hike has popular support

Advocates for anti-tobacco groups presented a new poll on Wednesday that shows 75 percent of Vermonters support a $1.25 tax increase on cigarettes. The survey, conducted by Mellman Group, shows that there is broad-based public support across party lines
VTDigger.org
added Apr 18, 2013 12:17
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[Asia] Qatar marks progress in fight against smoking

with close to 57% of male smokers having tried to quit the habit during the last 12 months, a survey has revealed. "The percentage of men who tried to quit smoking was 56.9%, with higher proportion being among those aged 18-44 years (58.3%) than those ag
Gulf Times (qa)
added Apr 18, 2013 11:43
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A dual-frame sampling methodology to address landline replacement in tobacco control research

Prevalence estimates for cigarette smoking obtained from the dual-frame SCS-TC are comparable to those from other national surveys. A mixed-mode approach may be a useful strategy to transition cross-sectional surveys with established trend data to newer d
Tobacco Control
added Apr 18, 2013 11:13
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[Canada] Smoking slashes a home's resale value by nearly 30%: survey

Pfizer Canada surveyed Ontario and Quebec real estate agents about the cost of a home’s resale value and found that having the smell of smoke – which gets absorbed into carpets, walls and ceilings – can lower the sale price by up to 29%. “With an average
National Post (ca)
added Apr 17, 2013 08:16
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[Louisiana] Survey: majority favor increased tobacco tax

A new poll released Monday shows 73% of Louisiana voters support raising the tobacco tax. The poll released by the American Cancer Society Action Network indicates voters favor raising the tax by $1.05 per pack to help fund health care programs, includi
KNOE 8 News (Monroe, LA)
added Apr 16, 2013 03:38
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[UK] Smoking while driving: Ban it?

Fifty-six percent of UK motorists think that smoking while driving should be banned, according to a survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists. However, almost half of respondents (forty-five percent) think that such a ban would be unenforceable.
iafrica.com
added Apr 16, 2013 02:04
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[UK] Public slams tobacco industry as untrustworthy

Almost two thirds (65 per cent) of the public distrust the tobacco industry to present believable and independent arguments about how to reduce smoking rates, according to new Cancer Research UK figures published today. And the new survey shows that mos
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added Apr 16, 2013 03:29
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