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[Asia, India] ' Thumbs down ' to B ' wood films showing tobacco use

Nearly 60 per cent of Bollywood films including blockbusters released over the past five months have shown smoking scenes in violation of rules regulating depiction of tobacco use in films, says a study. Student volunteers from over five schools and fou
Deccan Herald (in)
added May 31, 2013 16:58
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[New Jersey] EDITORIAL: Raising the smoking age / Law has limits

We have no problem with the state regulating where people can smoke - those restrictions are designed to protect nonsmokers. That's a reasonable public-policy goal - and those laws are effective. Requiring people to be 21 to buy cigarettes, however, is
The Press of Atlantic City
added May 31, 2013 16:48
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[UK-Wales] Ban glossy cigarette packaging, says anti-smoking charity

WalesOnline (uk)
added May 31, 2013 13:41
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Health groups protest new Camel cigarette campaign

The American Heart Association, American Lung Association and other health groups are asking at least two state attorneys to investigate a new Camel cigarette ad campaign. The group says the Camel Crush cigarette ads ran in 24 magazines that target young
AP - Associated Press
added May 31, 2013 13:28
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[Philippines] Health group pushes for tobacco ads ban implementation

Health advocates pushed for intensified implementation of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorhip (TAPS) ban to reduce consumption of tobacco products especially among the youth.
Business World (ph)
added May 31, 2013 13:04
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[Canada, USA] More Smoke on the Big Screen: Health Organizations Demand Adult Rating for Movies that Show Smoking

The organizations have written to the film rating bodies on both sides of the border - the Ontario Film Review Board (OFRB) and the six U.S. media companies that control American film ratings - calling on them "to protect the health and lives of young pe
Canada Newswire (CNW) (ca)
added May 31, 2013 12:04
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[Canada, USA] More Smoke on the Big Screen: Health Organizations Demand Adult Rating for Movies that Show Smoking

The organizations have written to the film rating bodies on both sides of the border - the Ontario Film Review Board (OFRB) and the six U.S. media companies that control American film ratings - calling on them "to protect the health and lives of young pe
Canada Newswire (CNW) (ca)
added May 31, 2013 12:04
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[UK-Scotland] Jim Hume MSP launches consultation on bill banning smoking in vehicles with children present

Jim says in the foreword to his consultation document: Recent research has shown that 17% of 11-16 year olds in the UK are exposed to second-hand smoke more than once a week while in a car with a further 30% indicating exposure once a week or less. Thes
Liberal Democrat website (uk)
added May 31, 2013 10:33
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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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