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[Asia, Malaysia] New measures to be introduced to tighten tobacco control
A slew of reforms will be introduced to tighten tobacco control, including banning direct and indirect promotion of tobacco products and reducing the nicotine content in cigarettes by 2015. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the graphic h
Jun 3, 2013
The Star (my)
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Jun 2, 2013 19:38
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[Asia, Vietnam] Cigarette smoking puts millions at risk
The latest statistics of the Ministry of Health show nearly 50 per cent of Vietnamese males and two per cent of females smoke cigarettes. And more than that, over 50 million Vietnamese are passive smokers at the workplace and at home, accounting for mor
Jun 2, 2013
Vietnam Net
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Jun 2, 2013 10:39
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[Asia, Bangladesh] ‘Tobacco lobbyist’s active’
Tobacco companies have appointed ‘powerful lobbyists’ to secure their interests by liaising with the government’s upper echelon, said State Minister for Law Qamrul Islam. “There is a movement to control Tobacco use. Tobacco companies have appointed lobby
Jun 1, 2013
bdnews24.com (bd)
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Jun 2, 2013 19:32
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[Asia, Bangladesh] EDITORIAL: Making a killing
Now they're here reaping unimaginable profits, selling cigarettes to poor, unsuspecting consumers ... mandate that they contribute funds for public health, as they do in the West. This should be the price for the privilege of being allowed to sell their
Jun 1, 2013
Dhaka Tribune (bd)
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Jun 2, 2013 11:16
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Russia tries to kick habit with anti-smoking law
Tobacco restrictions came into force in Russia on Saturday which President Vladimir Putin hopes will create a healthier workforce and help reverse a population decline, but they face stiff opposition in a country where four in ten people smoke.
Jun 1, 2013
Reuters
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Jun 2, 2013 10:54
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[South America/Caribbean] PAHO/WHO urges total bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship in the Americas
Such bans are one of the most effective ways to reduce consumption of tobacco, which kills some 1 million people every year in this hemisphere. Only five countries in the Americas have total bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. The fi
May 31, 2013
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
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Jun 2, 2013 19:46
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[Asia, China] O'LEARY: Time to lay the Marlboro Man to rest
These targets will only be achieved through the implementation of strong policies to reduce demand for tobacco, including comprehensive bans on all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. But when they are, hundreds of thousands, if not
May 31, 2013
China Daily (cn)
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May 31, 2013 03:00
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Cigarettes: No butts
ERC tracks 123 countries, home to about 99% of smokers. It finds the worst addicts in central and eastern Europe. Serbians each smoke a lung-blackening 3,323 cigarettes per year, more than any other nationality. Eight of the top ten countries, ranked by c
May 30, 2013
The Economist
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May 30, 2013 18:53
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[Philippines] Cigarette: A killer that travels in packs
‘IT will indeed kill more people in the next two decades than HIV/AIDS, accidents, homicides, and suicides combined,” wrote Dr. Michael L. Tan in his column, “Pinoy Kasi.” “It kills and it disables, affecting not just the patient but their families and
May 29, 2013
Business Mirror (ph)
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May 29, 2013 12:04
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WHO calls for tobacco advertising ban to protect young people
The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Wednesday for countries to ban all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship to help reduce the number of tobacco users, especially keeping young people from being addicted.
May 29, 2013
Xinhua Newswire
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May 29, 2013 09:08