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[North Carolina] Winston-Salem woman honored for anti-smoking campaign ads
Just about everywhere Terrie Hall goes in the U.S. someone recognizes her from the national “Tips from Former Smokers” television campaign ads. Since 2005, the Winston-Salem woman and former smoker has been sharing her story on television in hopes of hel
May 22, 2013
FOX8 WGHP (High Point, NC)
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May 23, 2013 02:47
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[Asia] China tobacco control 2nd worst
With a total score of 44.6, China ranks the 13th among 14 nations that have reported their progress to the WHO on implementing the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. It indicates that the country has fallen behind not only developed countries b
May 22, 2013
Global Times (cn)
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May 22, 2013 13:50
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[New Jersey] Martin Jacobs of Teaneck; led anti-smoking push worldwide
Martin A. Jacobs, of Teaneck, a decades-long leader in the anti-smoking movement, died May 14 at age 77. ... Action on Smoking & Health said in a statement that Mr. Jacobs was instrumental in the organization's founding and fought for a "world free from
May 22, 2013
Hackensack (NJ) Record/Herald News
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May 22, 2013 08:30
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The effect of cigarette prices on brand-switching in China: a longitudinal analysis of data from the ITC China survey
China's large price spread across cigarette brands appears to alter the brand selection of some consumers, especially smokers of cheaper brands. Tobacco pricing and tax policy can influence consumers’ incentives to switch brands. In particular, whereas ad
May 21, 2013
Tobacco Control
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May 23, 2013 13:39
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The value of research as a component of successful tobacco control in China (FREE FULL TEXT)
Effective and efficient tobacco control in China will require a rigorous and energetic research component. Particular attention to study design, epidemiological and biostatistical methods and careful attention to data accuracy, quality, collection and an
May 21, 2013
Tobacco Control
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May 23, 2013 13:38
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The economic costs of tobacco consumption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Results Using 2011 prices, the economic loss due to tobacco was US$20.5 billion over the last 10 years, without accounting for smuggled (illegally imported) tobacco. ... Conclusions In Saudi Arabia, short-term and long-term economic gains will result f
May 21, 2013
Tobacco Control
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May 22, 2013 11:41
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[Africa] Mauritius looks to snuff out more cigarettes with new campaign
Health minister Lormus Bundhoo said that new laws would be enforced to allow for more graphic warnings on cigarette packs while there would be a clamp-down on the sale of tobacco products to juveniles. The government was looking at a complete ban of tob
May 21, 2013
Africa Review (ke)
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May 22, 2013 07:22
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[Indiana] GRACE: Cuts serve to snuff tobacco education
More than 1,500 Hoosier children just received an early death sentence from the Indiana Legislature. By slashing the state budget for tobacco prevention and cessation by 38 percent, our lawmakers told us that the health and future of our children aren't
May 21, 2013
Fort Wayne (IN) Journal-Gazette
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May 21, 2013 13:32
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[Canada] Barb Tarbox – Anti-smoking campaign honours cancer victim
Ten years after she died of lung cancer, Barb Tarbox is still helping Albertans kick the nicotine habit, thanks to a new campaign launched by Alberta Health Services. Albertans are encouraged to share their stories of quitting or never starting tobacco
May 20, 2013
Beacon News (ca)
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May 21, 2013 13:46
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[Bangladesh] Activists fear anti-tobacco law may 'stumble'
An anti-tobacco law which parliament passed recently could "stumble" if proper implementation and monitoring were not ensured, anti-tobacco activists said on Sunday. Parliament recently passed an amendment to the anti-tobacco law with strict provisions
May 20, 2013
Dhaka Tribune (bd)
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May 20, 2013 09:29