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Dependence measures for non-cigarette tobacco products within the context of the global epidemic: a systematic review

This paper reviews tobacco dependence metrics for non-cigarette products, and whether measures of tobacco dependence have been validated in low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC).
Tobacco Control
added Jun 20, 2013 03:11
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A qualitative evaluation of 40 voluntary, smoke-free, multiunit, housing policy campaigns in California

successfully securing voluntary smoke-free MUH policy required a strategic but flexible plan of implementation prior to entrance into the field. Campaigns designed to enhance voluntary smoke-free MUH policy adoption should underscore the economic viabilit
Tobacco Control
added Jun 20, 2013 03:08
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[Australia] What happens when the price of a tobacco retailer licence increases?

Our data add to the growing body of evidence supporting further regulation of retail sale of tobacco. The results demonstrate that a tobacco licence price increase off a low base is a potentially effective method of reducing tobacco points of sale when co
Tobacco Control
added Jun 20, 2013 03:06
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[Pennsylvania] American Cancer Society Chides New Jersey For Lack of Anti-Smoking Spending

The American Cancer Society has issued its annual report on the efforts of states to curb smoking and overall tobacco use, and has found New Jersey dead last in terms of spending state money on programs to help people kick the habit.
KYW Newsradio-1060 KYW-TV CBS 3 (Philadelphia, PA)
added Jun 19, 2013 16:49
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[Europe, USA] SMITH: Up in Smoke: Distrust of E-cigarettes Cement Big Pharma’s Monopoly

Over-zealous regulators in Europe and the US are threatening the growing market for e-cigarettes, reducing their revolutionary potential to save millions of lives in the 21st century by weaning smokers off the poisons in traditional cigarettes.
EconomyWatch.com (sg)
added Jun 19, 2013 11:16
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Battle Brewing in Europe Over E-Cigarettes

The growing popularity of electronic cigarettes has divided regulators and antismoking activists just as Europe gets ready to tighten its tobacco laws.
The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition
added Jun 19, 2013 11:11
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Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well

States with tighter restrictions on the sale of cigarettes to teens also had lower adult smoking rates, especially among women, researchers found. These states also tended to have fewer adult heavy smokers. "In most states for many years, it has been i
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Jun 18, 2013 15:36
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[UK] North West MEPs to visit Blackburn e-cig firm

NORTH West MEPs Chris Davies and Jacqueline Foster will visit e-cigarette firm Totally Wicked in the wake of announced plans to class the products as ‘medicines’. A spokesman for Totally Wicked said the firm was concerned from the announcement by the Med
Blackburn, Darwen And Hyndburn Citizen (uk)
added Jun 18, 2013 15:29
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The Economist explains: Who opposes e-cigarettes, and why?

There is a good case for regulating e-cigarettes to ensure quality and safety, and to keep them out of the hands of children. But overly strict regulation could snuff out a new industry with the potential to save smokers from a lot of harm.
The Economist
added Jun 18, 2013 13:50
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LHL Wants Sales and Importation Ban on Tobacco in Norway

The Norwegian Heart and Lung Patient Organization submits a plan to the parliament to get the country smoke free. ... we must adopt stronger measures against the harmful effects of smoking. Prohibition is the only logical answer to the knowledge we have.
The Nordic Page (no)
added Jun 18, 2013 12:44
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