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Anti-tobacco policy in schools: upcoming preventive strategy or prevention myth? A review of 31 studies

The evidence concerning the effectiveness of a school policy alone in preventing youth tobacco use is weak and inconclusive. Experimental studies or observational studies with longitudinal design are warranted, employing clear definitions of policy compo
Tobacco Control
added May 29, 2013 01:10
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[Massachusetts] Mass anti-tobacco spending goes up in smoke

Twenty years ago, supporters of a Massachusetts tobacco tax increase had lofty goals for the money it would bring in. A voter-approved 1992 ballot initiative nearly doubled the cigarette tax - from 26 cents to 51 cents a pack - to fund the creation of t
Quincy (MA) Patriot Ledger
added May 28, 2013 13:30
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Challenges for philanthropy and tobacco control in China (1986–2012)

The ultimate question is whether foreign philanthropy is making a difference in tobacco control and changing social norms in China? The answer is plainly and simply that we do not know; the evidence is not yet available.
Tobacco Control
added May 28, 2013 12:17
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[Cyprus] National anti-smoking plan on the way

THE HEALTH ministry is pushing ahead with a national committee to draw up an anti-smoking plan and supervise its implementation, the health minister said yesterday ahead of Friday’s World No Tobacco Day.
Cyprus Mail (cy)
added May 28, 2013 07:02
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[Asia, Asia-pacific, Philippines] Davao to host first smoke-free workshop

THE Davao City Anti-Smoking Task Force will host the first smoke-free workshop to be attended by Association of South East Nation (Asean) countries on July 8 to 10.
Cebu City Sun Star (ph)
added May 28, 2013 05:49
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[Asia, Pakistan] Database of tobacco control developed

TheNetwork, a local consumer protection organisation, has developed a searchable database of tobacco control.The database, the first of its kind in the country, will be launched and exhibited at National Press Club today (Monday).
The News (pk)
added May 27, 2013 11:39
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[Massachusetts] As state diverts tobacco funds, treatment programs up in smoke

This fiscal year, state government will collect a combined $815 million in tobacco taxes and payments from a 1998 settlement with tobacco companies. It will spend $4.1 million on antitobacco programs -- less than 1 percent of total revenues.
Lowell (MA) Sun
added May 27, 2013 11:20
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[Taiwan] Groups say smoking levy should be used for health

Women and children should be the main beneficiaries of a health and welfare surcharge levied on the sales of cigarettes, health promotion and child-protection groups, along with Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Alicia Wang (王育敏), said on
Taipei Times (tw)
added May 26, 2013 01:42
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ARCHIVE: Research on tobacco litigation testimony: results of the Tobacco Deposition and Trial Testimony Archive (DATTA) project

Putting truth into action: using the evidence for justice … The Tobacco Deposition and Trial Testimony Archive (DATTA) project: origins, aims, and methods … Tobacco manufacturers’ defence against plaintiffs’ claims of cancer causation: throwing mud at the
Tobacco Control
added May 25, 2013 13:21
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ARCHIVE: Exempting casinos from the Smoke-free Illinois Act will not bring patrons back: they never left

Results There was no difference in changes in admissions across the four states over time after accounting for the economic downturn. Conclusions The Smoke-Free Illinois Act did not have a detectable effect on Illinois casino admissions.
Tobacco Control
added May 24, 2013 18:06
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