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[Taiwan] Anti-smoking group cautions against using e-cigarettes
The John Tung Foundation issued the warning amid growing curiosity over “e-cigarettes” in Taiwan in light of their growing popularity elsewhere. Lin Chin-li (林錦麗), director of the foundation’s cigarette control section, said that a lot of people have as
Jan 20, 2013
Taipei Times (tw)
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Jan 19, 2013 22:40
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Threat of prison lifted from those entering Taiwan with too many cigarettes
People carrying more than the permitted amount of cigarettes and alcohol when they fly into Taiwan no longer face the possibility of a prison sentence, according to a story in the Taiwanese edition of The China Post.
Jan 7, 2013
Tobacco Reporter
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Jan 8, 2013 04:51
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[Taiwan] New tobacco, alcohol regulation takes effect
People carrying more cigarettes and alcohol than allowed into the country at airports are exempt from prison sentences, starting from yesterday, but are subject to a fine and confiscation.
Jan 2, 2013
The China Post (tw)
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Jan 3, 2013 04:57
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[Taiwan] DNA adducts linked to oral cancer in smokers
Having a high susceptibility to certain types of DNA damage caused by tobacco smoking could significantly increase the risk for oral cancer, show results of a Taiwanese study.
Dec 28, 2012
News-Medical.net
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Dec 28, 2012 13:41
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[Taiwan] Bureau declares smoking reduction program a success
The Bureau of Health Promotion said yesterday that its latest quit smoking program has been successful and estimated the percentage of smokers in the country will drop from 20 percent to 10 percent by 2020.
Dec 15, 2012
Taipei Times (tw)
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Dec 14, 2012 13:46
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[Taiwan] Genetic features associated with lung cancer in non-smoking Asian women
Hsiung Chao, head of the Institute of Population Health Sciences of Taiwan's National Health Research Institutes (NHRI), explained that the research conducted by scientists from Taiwan, the United States, China, Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands ide
Nov 27, 2012
Focus Taiwan
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Nov 27, 2012 12:38
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[Taiwan] Smoking bans in place on 65 local college campuses
Sixty-five tertiary schools in Taiwan have banned smoking on their campuses as part of an effort to make colleges smoke-free, a Ministry of Education (MOE) official said yesterday.
Nov 21, 2012
The China Post (tw)
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Nov 21, 2012 04:05
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[Taiwan] Station sidewalk ban for smokers
Sidewalks around Taipei City Hall station are now strictly non-smoking, to prevent passers-by from inhaling second-hand smoke, the city government’s Department of Health said yesterday. The transfer station is a multi-story building housing an MRT stat
Nov 2, 2012
Taipei Times (tw)
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Nov 1, 2012 20:22
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Esophageal cancer death rate rising in Taiwan: doctor
Lee Jang-ming, chief of Thoracic Surgery Division at the Taipei hospital, said the death rate of male esophageal cancer sufferers in Taiwan is rising, reflecting the increasing consumption of betel nuts. . . . Therefore, people that eat betel nuts and
Oct 20, 2012
Focus Taiwan
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Oct 21, 2012 15:14
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Smoke and fire between Taiwan Health Bureau and National Theatre
Performers on the stage of the National Theatre and Concert Hall in Taiwan have, for the first time in the 25 years since the establishment of the venue, been fined for smoking on stage.
Oct 8, 2012
Want China Times (tw)
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Oct 8, 2012 04:02