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[Ghana] Smoking Banned In Public Places

Smoking in public places has been banned following the passage of the Public Health Bill by Parliament on Wednesday. However, the bill is to be presented to the President for his assent.
Peace FM 104.3 (gh)
added Jul 12, 2012 06:56
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Colleges move toward absolute bans on smoking

Bans on tobacco in all its forms are being enacted or considered at perhaps half of campuses nationwide, sometimes over the objections of student smokers, staff and faculty. The movement is driven by mounting evidence of the health risks of secondhand smo
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 28, 2012 11:17
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[California] Signs of tobacco smoke still found in non-smoking rooms

"(Nicotine residues and other chemical traces) don't stay in the smoking rooms," study author Georg Matt, a psychologist from San Diego State University, told USA Today. "They end up in the hallways and in other rooms, including non-smoking rooms."
CBS
added May 15, 2013 14:09
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[South Africa] Less space for smokers

The government will issue regulations this week to tighten the noose on smokers, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said.
Health 24 (za)
added Mar 19, 2013 13:09
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[Switzerland] Second-hand smoke : Strict nationwide smoking rules voted out

swissinfo (Swiss Radio International) (ch)
added Sep 23, 2012 18:29
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E-cigarettes: No smoke, but fiery debate

"Many people use them as a bridge product" to avoid smoke-free laws — and as a result, they delay or avoid quitting, says David Abrams, executive director of the Shroeder Institute, operated by the anti-tobacco group Legacy. He co-authored a study in the
USA Today
added Aug 19, 2012 03:44
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[Monaco] Luxury tourism: Casino and hotels adapt to changing clientele ($$)

The croupiers at the Monte Carlo Casino never worry . . . . the casino has struggled to make money in recent years. . . . turnover dropped 20 per cent almost overnight after smoking was banned in 2008.
Financial Times (uk)
added Jul 21, 2012 11:35
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[Chile] Smoking in Latin America: Stubbed out

This month Chile became the 14th Latin American country to ban smoking in enclosed public spaces. Chile’s conversion is significant, since it is something of a smokers’ corner. The World Health Organisation says over 40% of Chileans smoke, compared with 2
The Economist
added Mar 28, 2013 10:02
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[Oklahoma] CASON: Stop wasting taxpayer money on anti-smoking legislation

in an attempt to protect public health, sometimes our leaders become overly zealous to the point of ridiculousness and unconstitutionality. It has been confirmed tobacco is bad for everyone, so why keep it legal while wasting money and time on restricting
Oklahoma Daily (UO)
added Feb 25, 2013 02:06
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[California] Anti-smoking advocate claims Glendale City Council members pressured hospital to fire him

A longtime anti-smoking advocate has filed a multimillion-dollar wrongful termination lawsuit against Glendale Adventist Medical Center, as well as three City Council members who he alleges used their political influence to get him fired. Steven Gallegos
Glendale (CA) News-Press
added Jan 3, 2013 11:01
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