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[Australia and Oceania, South America/Caribbean] Cuba challenges Australia over tobacco packaging
Cuba has become the latest country to launch a legal attack on Australia's landmark plain packaging rules for tobacco at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
May 6, 2013
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
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May 6, 2013 13:46
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[South America/Caribbean] Planning cancer control in Latin America and the Caribbean
This burgeoning cancer problem threatens to cause widespread suffering and economic peril to the countries of Latin America. Prompt and deliberate actions must be taken to avoid this scenario. Increasing efforts towards prevention of cancer and avoidance
Apr 29, 2013
The Lancet (uk)
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Apr 29, 2013 13:24
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[Montserrat (uk), South America/Caribbean, UK] Ministry of Health to highlight health risks of tobacco smoking
This Wednesday, June 5 at 2pm, Health Promotions Officer Wayne Hunte, will make the presentation at the Physiotherapy Suite at Glendon Hospital. Hunte is a Certified Smoking Cessation Practitioner and a trained Tobacco Dependence Treatment Specialist.
Jun 3, 2013
SKNVibes (kn)
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Jun 4, 2013 17:23
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[Brazil, South America/Caribbean] Yourwellness Magazine Investigates Outcome of Smoking Ban
Following the announcement that the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil will be tobacco-free, Yourwellness Magazine investigated the health outcomes of smoking bans. ... This decision will mean a healthier environment for athletes, staff, and soccer fans from
Apr 12, 2013
PR Web
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Apr 15, 2013 06:44
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[Guyana, South America/Caribbean] Association launched to fight illicit trade in tobacco and alcohol
British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco Group, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International have launched the Digital Coding & Tracking Association (DCTA), established to promote international technical standards and develop digital tec
May 29, 2013
Stabroek News (gy)
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May 30, 2013 13:23
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[South America/Caribbean] Tobacco Control Litigation: Broader Impacts on Health Rights Adjudication
Key to this judicial trend is the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which provides a legal standard — supported by scientific evidence — defining concrete measures states should take to address the tobacco epidemic, and thus giving content to the r
Apr 12, 2013
Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics
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Apr 25, 2013 12:51
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[South America/Caribbean] Call For Ban On Tobacco Ads, Sponsorship In The Americas
On World No Tobacco Day, May 31, the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) is calling on countries throughout the Americas to ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
May 31, 2013
BERNAMA (Malaysian National News Agency) (my)
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May 31, 2013 02:55
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[Jamaica, South America/Caribbean] FORRESTER: World No Smoking Day: The struggle continues
As we approach the close of the first decade of the FCTC, let us resolve to intensify our lobby for more action, including banishing smoking from our country and world.
May 30, 2013
Jamaica Observer (jm)
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May 30, 2013 01:38
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[South America/Caribbean] Cuba Promotes Reducing Children''s Exposure to Tobacco Smoke
Educating the public about the importance of reducing the exposure of children and adolescents to secondhand smoke is a priority in Cuba during a day of activities for World No Tobacco Day. Dr. Elba Lorenzo, national coordinator of the program for preven
May 24, 2013
Prensa Latina (cu)
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May 24, 2013 04:58
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[Brazil, South America/Caribbean] Candidate in Paraguay Stirs Controversy With Remarks on Gay Marriage
Horacio Cartes, the tobacco magnate and front-runner for months in Paraguay's presidential election on Sunday ... comparing gay people to "monkeys" ... accusations of ... profiting from the smuggling of contraband Paraguayan-made cigarettes into neighbori
Apr 17, 2013
New York Times
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Apr 17, 2013 07:48