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[Asia, Pakistan] New government should discourage growing tobacco usage: PEW
In his Sunday statement, President PEW Dr Murtaza Mughal, has expressed concerns that despite all half-hearted efforts including the Anti-Smoking Ordinance, tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke continues to grow and remains as the leading preven
Jun 3, 2013
ONLINE International News Network (pk)
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Jun 3, 2013 23:59
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[Pakistan] City vows to make society tobacco-free
LAHORE: The city observed World No Tobacco Day with an aim to eliminate drug usage and smoking in all forms from society. According a research issued by the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC), nearly 40 percent of me
Jun 1, 2013
Daily Times (pk)
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Jun 1, 2013 12:29
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[Pakistan] Efforts to curb smoking only hit legal industry
It is unfortunate however the way anti-smoking enthusiasts choose to ignore such criminal consequences of the ‘cause’ they champion, while ignoring the more grave questions. It probably is the time to urge them not to opt for the path of least resistance,
May 31, 2013
Daily Times (pk)
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May 31, 2013 10:22
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[Pakistan] Puffing away your health
Pakistan stands on the brink of a devastating health and economic disaster. The steep rise in the use of tobacco amongst youth, especially young girls and women is depriving the country of a healthy workforce while increasing the burden of disease on an a
May 31, 2013
Daily Times (pk)
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May 31, 2013 10:20
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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
May 31, 2013
The Nation (pk)
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May 31, 2013 00:28
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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
May 31, 2013
The News (pk)
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May 31, 2013 00:19
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[Pakistan] Anti smoking campaign on cards
In connection with the No Tobacco Day on May 31, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has decided to launch a special awareness campaign against tobacco use in the city besides ensuring implementation on anti-smoking laws.
May 30, 2013
The Nation (pk)
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May 30, 2013 01:21
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[Pakistan] “No Smoking!”: Islamabad Depute Commissioner
The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Wednesday decided to launch a special awareness campaign against tobacco use in the city in view of No Tobacco Day on May 31 besides ensuring that anti-smoking laws were implemented, said the Islamab
May 29, 2013
APP (Associated Press of Pakistan) (pk)
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May 30, 2013 01:40
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[Asia, Pakistan] Database of tobacco control developed
TheNetwork, a local consumer protection organisation, has developed a searchable database of tobacco control.The database, the first of its kind in the country, will be launched and exhibited at National Press Club today (Monday).
May 27, 2013
The News (pk)
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May 27, 2013 11:39
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[Pakistan] With suspected TB, behavioral support curbs smoking
Behavioral support with or without bupropion is effective at achieving smoking cessation in patients with suspected tuberculosis, according to a study published in the May 7 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
May 11, 2013
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
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May 11, 2013 14:41