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[Switzerland] Swiss voters say no to smoking ban
TWO in three Swiss voters have rejected a referendum aimed at tightening a smoking ban, to the relief of the hotel and restaurant sector that had complained of excess regulation. Only Geneva voted slightly in favour of the initiative
Sep 24, 2012
AAP (Australian Associated Press) (au)
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Sep 23, 2012 18:20
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[Switzerland] Swiss voters say no to tightening of smoking ban
Two-thirds of Swiss voters rejected a referendum Sunday to tighten a smoking ban, to the relief of hotels and restaurants . . . only Geneva voted slightly in favour of tougher controls, while results from the country's other 25 cantons showed that 66 perc
Sep 20, 2012
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
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Sep 23, 2012 18:11
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[Switzerland] Passive smoking under fire when Swiss head to the polls
witzerland is deeply divided ahead of a vote Sunday on whether to beef up a ban on smoking in indoor workplaces and public spaces, with supporters stressing the health benefits of less second-hand smoke and opponents decrying a "witch-hunt".
Sep 20, 2012
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
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Sep 23, 2012 18:10
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[Switzerland] Voters reject tougher smoking laws
Two out of three voters rejected the Lung League’s initiative for a uniform nationwide law banning smoking in indoor working places, but allowing cantons to state exceptions.
Sep 23, 2012
swissinfo (Swiss Radio International) (ch)
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Sep 23, 2012 18:08
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[Switzerland] Passive smoking under fire when Swiss head to the polls
Switzerland is deeply divided ahead of a vote Sunday on whether to beef up a ban on smoking in indoor workplaces and public spaces, with supporters stressing the health benefits of less second-hand smoke and opponents decrying a "witch-hunt".
Sep 20, 2012
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
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Sep 20, 2012 07:47
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[Switzerland] Smokers’ lounges likely to stay, says poll
Support for a proposal that would restrict smoking in special bars or lounges has plunged ahead of a national vote on September 23.
Sep 12, 2012
swissinfo (Swiss Radio International) (ch)
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Sep 12, 2012 12:17
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[Switzerland] Adolescent smokers have artery damage
The Swiss Study on Air Pollution And Lung and Heart Disease In Adults (SAPALDIA) (http://www.sapaldia.net) is a multicentre study of nearly 10,000 subjects. The SAPALDIA Youth Study included 351 offspring of SAPALDIA participants aged 8 -20 years. It inv
Aug 25, 2012
AlphaGalileo Foundation (uk)
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Aug 25, 2012 12:08
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[Switzerland] Young Smokers Risk Cardio Disease From Artery Damage, Study Says
People who smoke cigarettes at a young age already have significant artery damage that can lead to cardiovascular disease, a study done by Swiss researchers shows. A narrowing of the carotid artery, known as CIMT, was detected in young regular smokers b
Aug 25, 2012
Bloomberg News
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Aug 25, 2012 11:35
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[Switzerland] AUDIO: Why health minister's against tougher anti-smoking law
A health minister urging people to vote against tougher restrictions on second hand smoke—that’s what happened today in Bern where the federal council presented its opinion against the anti-smoking initiative going to the ballot next month. The health min
Aug 14, 2012
worldradio.ch 88.4 FM IN GENEVA (WRS) (ch)
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Aug 14, 2012 22:03
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[Switzerland] AUDIO: Opponents huffy over proposed uniform smoking ban
Next month Switzerland votes on whether to ban smoking in workplaces. The poll is especially aimed at creating a uniform law against smoking in restaurants and bars across Switzerland.
Aug 14, 2012
worldradio.ch 88.4 FM IN GENEVA (WRS) (ch)
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Aug 14, 2012 21:48