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[Qatar] Pharmacies get govt circular on e-cigarette ban
The Supreme Council of Health has issued a circular to pharmacies in the country, informing them of the ban on the e-cigarette. E-cigarettes have been considered more harmful than the normal ones, according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) instru
Oct 21, 2012
Gulf Times (qa)
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Oct 21, 2012 15:17
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[Qatar] More teenagers taking to chewing tobacco: Experts
Use of smokeless (chewing) tobacco is increasing in Qatar - especially among school-going teenagers, health and education experts were quoted saying by Al Sharq on Tuesday.
Sep 7, 2012
The Peninsula (qa)
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Sep 7, 2012 12:14
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A draft anti-tobacco law discussed by Qatari Cabinet
A draft anti-tobacco law being discussed by the State Cabinet is likely to increase the number of public health inspectors, who may include non-Qataris, according to senior public health officials. The existing law allows only Qataris in the government
Mar 9, 2013
Gulf in the Media
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Mar 10, 2013 14:41
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Qatar Petroleum's Medical Services Department marks 'World No Tobacco Day'
Qatar Petroleum's Medical Services Department conducted a Health and Wellness Road Show last Thursday to highlight the range of serious health risks associated with smoking.
Jun 3, 2012
AME Info FZ LLC
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Jun 4, 2012 17:42
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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
Apr 18, 2013
Gulf Times (qa)
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Apr 18, 2013 11:43
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[Asia] Pictorial Health Warnings on Cigarette Packages in Qatar: Preimplementation Awareness and Perceptions of Ever-Smokers Versus Never-Smokers
pictorial health warnings (PHWs) on cigarette packages were significantly associated with increased awareness ... These findings suggest the needs for increased awareness about the value of PHWs and call for further research to determine the effectiveness
May 3, 2013
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
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May 5, 2013 11:48
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[Qatar] QR319,000 collected in fines from smokers
Qatar's public health authorities have swung into action and handed out fines to some 829 people so far this year for lighting up in public places. And the fines the health inspectors collected from the violators totalled an impressive
Nov 21, 2012
The Peninsula (qa)
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Nov 21, 2012 04:36
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Anti-smoking law to get more teeth in Qatar
A new law will soon be introduced in Qatar to ensure strict implementation of the ban on smoking in public places, said Dr Mohamed bin Hamad al-Thani, director of the Public Health Department in the Supreme Council of Health (SCH).
Mar 6, 2013
Gulf Times (qa)
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Mar 6, 2013 07:34
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Smoking cessation counseling in Qatar: community pharmacists' attitudes, role perceptions and practices
Qatar community pharmacists have positive attitudes toward smoking cessation counselling. These attitudes need to be translated into action. Interventions should be implemented to overcome perceived barriers and to improve smoking cessation activities amo
Jul 24, 2012
National electronic Library for Medicines (NHS) (uk)
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Jul 24, 2012 13:39
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[Qatar] Ban on tobacco product urged
The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) has urged the authorities to take immediate action against the use of a tobacco derivative with the brand name Chaini Khaini which is being increasingly used by school students, local Arabic daily Arrayah reported yeste
Oct 6, 2012
Gulf Times (qa)
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Oct 6, 2012 05:22