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[New York] (Don't) Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em: Tobacco Fighter Russ Sciandra Retiring

Sciandra, 65, has roamed the halls of the State Capitol the past 16 years for the American Cancer Society. . . . Friday is his last day. "It's been quite a ride, and I had a lot of fun," Sciandra said. Sciandra will be replaced by Blair Horner, best
New York Daily News
added Oct 12, 2012 10:55
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[UK] Factors Associated With Smoking Relapse in the Postpartum Period: An Analysis of the Child Health Surveillance System Data in Southeast England

Factors associated with early postpartum smoking relapse identified in this study, particularly breast feeding, high parity, and concurrent smoking by partner/other household member(s), may contribute to the development of effective and targeted intervent
Nicotine and Tobacco Research
added Oct 12, 2012 10:04
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[UK] Government to shock smokers to quit

The Government is to ramp up its use of hard-hitting marketing focussing on the health harms cigarettes cause smokers after research found that quit attempts have fallen.
Marketing Week (uk)
added Oct 12, 2012 07:52
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[Pakistan] Punjab government to enforce tobacco control law

The Punjab government is determined to implement the tobacco control law by activating the advertising committee to ban point of sale advertisement and regulating tobacco sale by registering the tobacco shops in the province.
(Karachi, Pakistan) Business Recorder (pk)
added Oct 11, 2012 07:21
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[Louisiana] Agency on track to save $1 million

State Alcohol and Tobacco Control Commissioner Troy Hebert said Tuesday he expects to save the state $1 million by trimming staff and making other cutbacks.
Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate
added Oct 11, 2012 06:11
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[Oregon] Advocates Want Legislature to Spend Tobacco Agreement Funds on Prevention

The Oregon Partners for Tobacco Prevention, a statewide not-for-profit corporation representing businesses, advocacy groups, and people seeking a tobacco-free Oregon, hopes the state will finally dedicate those funds toward their original intended use an
The Lund Report
added Oct 11, 2012 04:32
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Tobacco control advocacy in the age of social media: using Facebook, Twitter and Change

This paper presents three case studies of using social media for tobacco control advocacy, demonstrates how social media can facilitate direct and effective action, and provides tools and lessons learned for future campaigns.
Tobacco Control
added Oct 10, 2012 05:20
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[Wisconsin] Barriers to Effective Tobacco-Dependence Treatment for the Very Poor

Conclusions: Continued tobacco-control progress requires addressing specific populations with known high tobacco use. One of these populations is those with low income. Efforts to engage them in treatment will have to address specific beliefs about smokin
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
added Oct 9, 2012 16:17
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[New Zealand] Health service wants larger warnings on tobacco products

A regional public health service says people get more information on a cereal box than they do on cigarette packs and tobacco companies should be required to list all the ingredients on a card accompanying every product. The Wellington service's senior
Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aoteoroa (RNZ) (nz)
added Oct 9, 2012 07:19
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Smokefree Lists, Maps, and Data

View our lists updated October 5, 2012!
Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR)
added Oct 9, 2012 03:38
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