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[Indonesia, Philippines] Tobacco facing challenges in South East Asia

International tobacco firms are increasingly being forced to look for new markets in South-East Asia, where regulations are weak and smoking rates are steadily climbing. Stricter regulation and the success of anti-smoking campaigns in rich countries hav
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (au)
added Feb 27, 2013 11:37
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[New York] 5-Year-Olds With Cigarettes: Glamorous or Hideous?

Frieke Janssens does not want you to hate smoking. For Smoking Kids, an exhibit running from January 10 through February 8 at New York's VII gallery, the Belgian photographer placed cigarettes in the hands of children, most of them ages 4, 5, and 6. In
The Atlantic Monthly
added Jan 10, 2013 10:47
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The Worst Movie for Smoking in 2012? You Probably Saw It

Skyfall delivered more tobacco impressions (smoking incidence per film times the number of admission tickets) than any other movie in 2012, the groups says. “The movie Skyfall had over 20 smoking incidences, delivering over 840 million impressions in th
Health Magazine
added Dec 10, 2012 15:57
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[USA] Mitt Romney's Bain Made Millions On Big Tobacco In US, Russia

the consulting firm helped Philip Morris increase its revenues in the U.S., and aided two other tobacco titans as they vied to move forcefully into the Russian market.
Huffington Post (blog)
added Oct 9, 2012 07:30
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Supreme Court Lets FDA Move Forward with Graphic Cigarette Warnings And Other Tobacco Regulations

The new warnings are needed to better inform Americans about the deadly consequences of smoking. As Congress found in enacting the requirement, the current, text-only warnings – which are printed on the side of cigarette packs and haven't been updated si
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Apr 22, 2013 20:02
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[Chile] Smoking in Latin America: Stubbed out

This month Chile became the 14th Latin American country to ban smoking in enclosed public spaces. Chile’s conversion is significant, since it is something of a smokers’ corner. The World Health Organisation says over 40% of Chileans smoke, compared with 2
The Economist
added Mar 28, 2013 10:02
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Electronic Cigarettes: A New Nicotine Gateway?

What can be done to prevent e-cigarettes from becoming the newest gateway to addiction for millions of youth? Lessons from years of dealing with the tobacco industry and burden of tobacco in our society, especially our youth, should be heeded.
Journal of Adolescent Health
added Jan 21, 2013 12:40
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[Rhode Island] Providence bans flavored tobacco products

As of Thursday, Rhode Island's capital city prohibits the sale of flavored cigarettes and cigars in an effort to prevent children and teens from using the products. City officials say tobacco companies often market fruit-, chocolate- or candy-flavored to
Stamford (CT) Advocate
added Jan 4, 2013 13:01
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Teen Smoking Has Fallen Across Most of U.S.: Report

Overall youth smoking is now under 9 percent nationwide, with highest rates in Wyoming, lowest in Utah
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Nov 21, 2012 15:40
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One in 9 Ohio teens smoke, survey finds

Ohio has the fifth-highest rate of adolescent smoking, despite making great reductions in the number of 12- to 17-year-olds who choose to light up, according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Newark (OH) Advocate
added Nov 17, 2012 19:04
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