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China bans cigarette ads in schools

in China, local tobacco brands are brazenly sponsoring and naming schools for needy children - sparking concerns in a country where 11.5 per cent of its young are smokers. Such actions have come under fire recently, after the release of a three-year gove
AsiaOne (sg)
added Jan 3, 2013 19:57
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[New York] Why so many tobacco ads near schools? ($$)

*It’s time to stop plea bargaining with killers..
Schenectady (NY) Daily Gazette
added Dec 24, 2012 10:45
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Pricey Cigarettes, Strict Schools Help Curb Teen Smoking

Strong school smoking-prevention programs and high cigarette prices can reduce smoking among high school students, according to a new study. The study included more than 24,000 students in grades 10 and 11 at 51 high schools in Canada. Researchers looke
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Dec 14, 2012 18:02
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[India] Tobacco-free zones: Govt to crack whip on schools

The State government has finally decided to crack down on the sale of tobacco products in the vicinity of educational institutions, especially schools.
Deccan Herald (in)
added Nov 25, 2012 11:57
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[India] Nagpur: Caught smoking, student commits suicide

Unable to come to terms with the scolding he got from parents and teachers for smoking, a 17-year-old school boy committed suicide in Nagpur on Thursday.
Hindustan Times (in)
added Sep 7, 2012 12:11
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[India] No tobacco ads, BMC to Ganpati mandals

The BMC has issued a circular to all Ganeshotsav and Navratri mandals prohibiting them from displaying any advertisements sponsored by companies selling tobacco or related products. The circular says there should be no tobacco-related ads in a radius of
Indian Express
added Sep 2, 2012 17:04
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[India] Tobacco Act: Implementation lost in smoke

Nine years after the law came into being, South Goa's authorities held a workshop on Tuesday at Ravindra Bhavan to take stock of its implementation. To the "disappointment" of district collector N D Agarwal, who convened the workshop, the implementation
Times of India
added Jul 19, 2012 10:50
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Altria to Help Make Future Brighter for Richmond Public Schools Seniors

Altria Pledges $2 Million in College Scholarships for the Classes of 2012, ’13 and ‘14
Altria Group, Inc.
added Jun 20, 2012 07:23
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[India] Stern action against tobacco rule defaulters: Chandy

The Oomen Chandy government has vowed to take serious action against officials for issuing a wrong government order, allowing sale of tobacco products near schools in the state.
New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) (in)
added May 16, 2012 15:53
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[Florida] Tobacco to be banned at Okaloosa schools

Crestview (FL) News-Bulletin
added May 12, 2012 08:34
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