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Oakland Tribune editorial: Troubling new California data on youth smoking

There's no question that tobacco taxes discourage consumption. The new smoking data serves as a reminder that they should be raised. The state's current rate of 87 cents a pack is far bel
Oakland (CA) Tribune
added Dec 28, 2012 05:40
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Shareholders File Anti-Smoking Resolutions With Movie Companies

shareholders who are filing resolutions asking that movies designed for young people eliminate smoking or have R ratings. The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), one of the leaders of the effort, notes a recent U.S. Surgeon General repo
Financial Adviser
added Dec 28, 2012 05:25
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[Utah] Can car-smoking ban pass this time around?

Rep. Patrice Arent, D-Millcreek, will try anew to pass an often-defeated bill to ban smoking in cars while children are present. How it fares could be an early test of just how conservative — or perhaps moderate — the new Legislature will be, as the cons
Salt Lake Tribune
added Dec 28, 2012 04:58
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[Kentucky] Survey of tobacco sales to minors in Ky. shows 94 percent compliance rate

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services says Kentucky's average since the program began in 1997 is 9.5 percent violation, below the national average of 15.8 percent in that time. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted the survey in Ke
AP - Associated Press
added Dec 28, 2012 04:46
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A Link Between Smoking and Bacteria

Secondhand smoke increases meningococcal disease risk in children
DailyRx
added Dec 28, 2012 04:39
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[New Jersey, Pennsylvania] Inquirer Editorial: Stop diverting money from antismoking efforts

The latest annual report card on state spending to prevent teens from first lighting up and help smokers quit should put heat on elected officials in both Harrisburg and Trenton - because their budgeting priorities make it appear that the lives of nearly
Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer
added Dec 28, 2012 04:32
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Connecticut lawmakers may consider ban on smoking in cars with children

A lawmaker recently asked the Office of Legislative Research for a description of laws in other states banning smoking in vehicles when children are present.
Middletown (CT) Press
added Dec 27, 2012 10:13
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New Survey Shows U.S. Youth Smoking Rates Fell to Record Lows in 2012

Elected Leaders Must Step Up Fight to Accelerate Gains
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Dec 27, 2012 05:25
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2012 Brings Continues Decline in Teen Smoking

The survey shows encouraging signs that youth perceptions around smoking have shifted dramatically since the mid-1990's, when perceived risk was at its lowest levels. Nearly two-thirds of 8th graders and about three-quarters of 10th and 12th graders say
American Legacy Foundation
added Dec 27, 2012 05:24
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[Pakistan] Ban on smoking ads demanded

Experts addressing a workshop jointly organised by Sindh Health Department and WHO on Monday warned that inability to ban tobacco smoking could increase the incidence of relevant deaths by 70 percent in the country.
Daily Times (pk)
added Dec 27, 2012 05:13
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