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[UK] Stephen Williams awarded by WHO - 05 June 2013
Stephen Williams MP receives an award from the World Health Organization for his work in tobacco control
Jun 6, 2013
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[UK] Bristol MP Recognised by World Health Organisation for Anti-Smoking Work; Health Minister Backs his Campaign for Plain Packs (Stephen Williams MP)
WHO commended Stephen on his 'exceptional contribution to tobacco control at both the national and European level by leading the fight against tobacco and savings lives of your citizens.' Stephen Williams was nominated for the award by ASH and Smokefre
Jun 5, 2013
Stephen Williams MP - Liberal Democrat MP for Bristol West (uk)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:59
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[UK] Stephen Williams MP wins award for anti-smoking work
Mr Williams was awarded a WHO World No Tobacco Day award for the European region, for his years of campaigning. His work has included pressing for a ban on smoking in public places. Mr Williams was 13 when his father passed away.
Jun 5, 2013
BBC Online
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Jun 6, 2013 10:56
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AARC Mourns Loss Of Lautenberg, Supporter Of Airline Smoking Ban
AARC is mourning the loss of Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), whose roots with the American Association for Respiratory Care run deep because of the airline smoking legislation he sponsored. The AARC championed a ban of smoking on airlines back in the late
Jun 4, 2013
Sacramento (CA) Bee
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Jun 5, 2013 17:33
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Throat Cancer Link to Oral Sex Gains Notice
Historically, patients who developed the disease were in their 70s and were heavy smokers and drinkers. Now, about 70 percent of all throat cancers are caused by HPV, up from roughly 15 percent three decades ago.
Jun 4, 2013
New York Times
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Jun 3, 2013 23:36
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Senator Lautenberg Was a Champion in the Fight Against Tobacco
Throughout his career, Senator Lautenberg courageously took on the tobacco industry and championed efforts to reduce tobacco use, the nation’s number one cause of preventable death. Earlier in his service, he led efforts to ban smoking on commercial airl
Jun 3, 2013
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:01
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Michael Douglas Blames His Throat Cancer on Oral Sex
Experts say the claim is probably correct, because tumors caused by HPV virus much more responsive to treatment
Jun 3, 2013
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Jun 5, 2013 07:31
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Frank Lautenberg's Legacy Includes Saving Airline Passengers From Secondhand Smoke
The New Jersey Democrat, who helped pass the '87 bill, had once been a two-pack-a-day smoker himself. But over the course of his career he had come to care deeply about advancing public health through the legislative process.
Jun 3, 2013
Huffington Post (blog)
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Jun 4, 2013 02:44
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VIDEO: From the Archives: Frank Lautenberg on Drinking Age, Secondhand Smoke
We uncovered this interview where he cites the perils of secondhand smoke exposure for crews, and children, on airplanes. Lautenberg appeared on The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour on Nov. 19, 1987.
Jun 3, 2013
PBS
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Jun 4, 2013 02:22
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Frank R. Lautenberg, 5-Term Senator From New Jersey, Dies at 89
In 1989, he led a successful fight to ban smoking on all commercial airline flights. Mr. Lautenberg, once a two-pack-a-day smoker, told the Senate: “With this legislation, nonsmokers, including children and infants, will be free from secondhand smoke. Wor
Jun 3, 2013
New York Times
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Jun 3, 2013 13:20