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[Massachusetts] Berkshire Community College campus to become smoke-free Aug. 1

North Adams (MA) Transcript
added Mar 15, 2013 14:25
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[New Jersey] Garfield becomes latest Bergen community to ban smoking in public places

A recent ordinance passed by Garfield officials that bans smoking in public parks and recreational areas aligns the city with 14 other Bergen County communities that have similar limits on the books. File photo
NJ.com
added Mar 15, 2013 14:03
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[Nevada] Air Force aims to curtail electronic cigarette use

Recently, these companies introduced a new product into the market that has the potential to be even more devastating to a cigarette user’s health than their previous products — electronic cigarettes. “Nicotine is as addictive as cocaine or heroin,” sai
The Bullseye (Aerotech News and Review)
added Mar 15, 2013 06:50
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A Guide to California's Proposed Ban on Smoking in Apartments

What would the bill do? AB 746, currently in the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee, would ban smoking in “any residential property containing two or more units with one or more shared walls, floors, ceilings, or ventilation systems.”
KQED (San Francisco, CA)
added Mar 15, 2013 06:36
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[India] Enforce anti-tobacco laws, says cancer patient

Durgaiah, whose throat cancer is in the fourth stage, covered the hole on his throat with left hand and spoke in a feeble voice: “My addiction to tobacco brought me to this condition.” Mr. Durgaiah was addressing a group of policemen to impress upon the
The Hindu Online (in)
added Mar 15, 2013 06:31
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[Kentucky] NKY Health Dept. looks at smoking ban

Department has taken a step toward considering regulations to prohibit smoking in public places. Board members voted Wednesday to request information from the Bullitt County Health Department and review them in committees for consideration and a possible
Cincinnati (OH) Enquirer
added Mar 15, 2013 06:28
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Evaluating the efficacy of different smoking policies in restaurants and bars in Beijing, China: A four-year follow-up study.

The 2008 Beijing governmental smoking regulation failed to significantly reduce SHS exposure shortly or two years after its implementation. Restricting smoking to designated sections cannot eliminate SHS exposure.
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
added Apr 23, 2013 06:08
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Strong Smoke-Free Law Coverage in the United States by Race/Ethnicity: 2000–2009

Conclusions. Hispanics and Asians benefited more from the rapid spread of smoke-free law coverage, whereas non-Hispanic Blacks benefited less. These ethnic disparities suggest a likely effect of geographic region and may provide a basis for more effectiv
American Journal of Public Health
added Mar 29, 2013 14:17
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[UK] Health and safety madness? Manchester City season ticket holder banned from Etihad – for smoking e-cig

English football is right to crack down on crimes committed in the stands, but Manchester City may have taken health and safety a touch too far – by banning a supporter for smoking an electronic cigarette.
Mancunian Matters (uk)
added Mar 15, 2013 13:51
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[Oregon] Senate votes to outlaw smoking inside cars when children present

Adults who smoke in a car with a child could face hundreds of dollars in fines under a bill approved Wednesday in the Oregon Senate. If the House gives its approval and Gov. John Kitzhaber signs the bill, Oregon would join four other states with similar
AP - Associated Press
added Mar 14, 2013 15:17
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