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[UK] GRAY: Laws to curb junk food sales and smoking are societal housekeeping

My parents had no idea that when they filled our Ford Anglia with the constant smoke ... had they known they probably wouldn't have done it. Even better, if the law had told them not to, they definitely wouldn't have.
Comment is Free (The Guardian, UK)
added May 31, 2013 10:31
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[Asia, India] Public smoking ban helps rein in habit

Ban on smoking in public and shared spaces has made it an inconvenient addiction, deterring young, working professionals from lighting up. A Fortis Healthcare survey of people working with MNCs in Delhi and NCR has found that 43% of the 3,673 men and 14%
Hindustan Times (in)
added May 31, 2013 10:24
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[New Zealand] Tobacco tax cuts smoking rate: survey

Released today to coincide with World Smokefree Day, the survey of more than 200 smokers found a 4.5 per cent reduction in smoking prevalence following the 11 per cent tax increase, said Dr Murray Laugesen.
New Zealand Herald
added May 31, 2013 10:23
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France to ban electronic cigarettes in public

France will ban electronic cigarette smoking in public places by imposing the same curbs enforced since 2007 to combat tobacco smoking, Health Minister Marisol Touraine said on Friday. Amid mounting global concern over the public health implications of s
Reuters
added May 31, 2013 10:16
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[Indonesia] Mochtar Riady Honored Over Anti-Tobacco Efforts

Lippo Group founder and chairman Mochtar Riady and the group’s CEO James Riady have been honored by the National Commission on Tobacco Control for their consistent efforts to call for tobacco control in the country.
Jakarta Globe (id)
added May 31, 2013 03:28
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[Nepal] No smoking zone to be enforced in 100 meter radios outside schools

On the occasion of the World No-Tobacco Day today, the Primary Health Service Centre is set to declare 100 metre radius area outside the compound of 540 schools in 54 districts also as no-smoking zone.
Republica (np)
added May 31, 2013 03:18
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[Asia, India] Ban on smoking in public places goes up in smoke

the ban on smoking in public places in the city is going up in smoke, and no one seems to care for it. It is quite shocking that very few people know about the ban that was imposed nearly five years ago. Smoking is rampant almost everywhere in the city, i
Times of India
added May 31, 2013 00:29
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[Australia] Smokers being forced out of public areas

The ACT Government wants to ban smoking at playgrounds, jails, public swimming pools, sporting fields, bus interchanges and university campuses in a bid to prevent the harmful effects of second hand smoke and to “de-normalise” tobacco use.
Canberra (ACT) Times (au)
added May 31, 2013 00:26
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[Australia] ACT moves to extend smoking bans

The ACT Government wants to ban smoking at playgrounds, public swimming pools, sporting fields and bus interchanges. It is part of the Government's 'Future directions for tobacco reduction' plan, launched today to coincide with World No Tobacco Day.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (au)
added May 31, 2013 00:23
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[Uae] War on tobacco

the Ministry of Health launched a three-year campaign that will empower youth, the most vulnerable section of the society, against the habit. The campaign presents Shaikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Arts and Culture Au
Khaleej Times (ae)
added May 30, 2013 17:31
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