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[Asia] Pakistan lacks comprehensive ban on tobacco advertisement, promotion

Pakistan needs to reduce tobacco use to control non-communicable diseases and achieve the Millennium Development Goal (MDG), which can only be done by removing lacunas in the current Anti-Smoking Ordinance because legislation is the heart of effective to
The News (pk)
added May 31, 2013 00:19
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PEIRIS: Media is to give something useful and valuable to the wise people, and not the ignorant, on this World No Tobacco Day -- May 31st

Asian Tribune
added May 30, 2013 19:20
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[Asia] China photos: Say no to tobacco

Students in Lianyuan city, Hunan province, make a no-smoking sign on May 29, 2013, two days before World No Tobacco Day.
China Daily (cn)
added May 30, 2013 17:51
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2013 World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) awards

The World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) awards are given by WHO every year to carefully selected individuals and/or organizations in recognition for their accomplishments in tobacco control.
World Health Organization (WHO)
added May 30, 2013 17:34
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GATS (Global Adult Tobacco Survey)

The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) is a nationally representative household survey that was launched in February 2007 as a new component of the ongoing Global Tobacco Surveillance System (GTSS). The GATS enables countries to collect data on adult tob
World Health Organization (WHO)
added May 30, 2013 17:32
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[Uae] War on tobacco

the Ministry of Health launched a three-year campaign that will empower youth, the most vulnerable section of the society, against the habit. The campaign presents Shaikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Arts and Culture Au
Khaleej Times (ae)
added May 30, 2013 17:31
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Antismoking Messages and Intention to Quit — 17 Countries, 2008–2011

awareness of mass media antismoking messages can be associated with intent to quit smoking. Mass media campaigns also can help reduce smoking prevalence by stimulating discussion and changing social norms regarding tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposur
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
added May 30, 2013 17:29
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[Asia, Uae] MoH launches 3-year anti-smoking campaign

In a crackdown on cigarette smoking amongst UAE's youth, the Ministry of Health has rolled out a three-year campaign to butt out this bad habit with the 'Be Smart, Don't Start' initiative to coincide with World No Tobacco Day on May 31.
Emirates 24|7 (ae)
added May 30, 2013 17:22
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[New Zealand] JOHNSTON: Regular price rises doing trick but teamwork stubs habit

Plain packs and hitting smokers in the pocket may help the Govt reach its target of NZ being virtually smokefree by 2025, but for those who really struggle to quit, some smart new thinking is needed, Martin Johnston writes.
New Zealand Herald
added May 30, 2013 17:21
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Antismoking Campaigns Work: 1/3 Of Smokers Across the Globe Say They Will Quit Cigarettes This Year

World No Tobacco Day was established in 1987 to draw attention to the health risks of tobacco use and how they can be avoided. A treaty, entitled the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, was adopted in 2003 by the World Health Assembly. The treat
Medical Daily
added May 30, 2013 13:31
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