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US launches new batch of graphic anti-smoking ads

Government health officials launched the second round of a graphic ad campaign Thursday that is designed to get smokers off tobacco, saying they believe the last effort convinced tens of thousands to quit.
AP - Associated Press
added Mar 28, 2013 12:16
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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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Anti-tobacco Bill passes second reading at Nigeria’s House of Reps

Leading debate on the general principles of the bill, Yakub Alebiosu (ACN-Lagos), said the bill provides a legal framework for the control of tobacco. According to him, the bill will ensure safety of lives of all Nigerians wherever they may be.
Premium Times (ng)
added Mar 22, 2013 15:32
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[China] Anti-smoking advocate urges a ban in the city

However, health inspections at Internet cafes, KTV bars and restaurants discovered the prevalence of smoking had actually risen - from 0.3 in 2011 to 0.4 in 2012. Li Guangyao, one of the architects of Shanghai's anti-smoking strategy, conceded that the
People's Daily (cn)
added Mar 22, 2013 13:14
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Taiwan mulling higher tobacco tax, surcharge

Taiwan is considering an increase in its tobacco tax and health surcharge on cigarettes, as part of its efforts to reduce the smoking population in the country, government officials said Tuesday.
Focus Taiwan
added Mar 19, 2013 13:13
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Smoke, Third Highest Killer In Nigeria Says Experts

experts have said that smoke is the third highest killer with an alarming figure of 95,300 Nigerian women dying yearly from cooking. Speaking on 'Elimination of gender Violence Against Women, the Senior Gender Advisor, Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Fac
Daily Times of Nigeria (ng)
added Mar 17, 2013 15:12
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[Europe, Turkey] Turks no longer 'smoking like Turks,' report shows

Turkey has witnessed an above-average decrease in smoking rates in comparison to EU countries while also maintaining low levels of alcohol consumption rates, according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD
Hurriyet (tr)
added Mar 16, 2013 12:31
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[Gambia] EDITORIAL: Tobacco Control essential

In our view, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control must be implemented to the fullest.
The Point (for Freedom and Democracy) (gm)
added Mar 14, 2013 15:46
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[Thailand] AUDIO: Thai Govt pushes through regulation on cigarette packaging

Anti-tobacco advocates in Thailand are celebrating after the government signed off on regulations that will require graphic health warnings to cover 85% of cigarette packets. ... Speaker: Dr. Prakit Vathesatogkit, Secretary General, Action on Smoking an
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (au)
added Mar 13, 2013 13:06
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[Massachusetts] Smoking: A Global Epidemic

Harvard University hosted a conference on global tobacco control and the state of tobacco use in the 21st century. The United Nations, the World Health Organization and other international groups interested in tobacco control from over 40 nations gather
DailyRx
added Mar 9, 2013 19:10
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