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[Australia, China] CHAPMAN: Big Tobacco losing ground on plain packs but homing in on world's poor

This morning I reviewed a yet-to-be-published study from a rural tobacco-growing province in China where 89% of illiterate males smoke. Big Tobacco’s planners eye their world maps and salivate over large, poorly educated populations, ideally with corrup
The Conversation (au)
added Feb 28, 2013 15:36
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[Netherlands] Calls to make possessing tobacco a criminal offence for under-16s

Tobacconists and petrol station owners are calling on parliament to make it a criminal offence for the under-16s to be caught with tobacco products, the Telegraaf reports on Wednesday.
Expatica.com (nl)
added Feb 27, 2013 11:52
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U.S. SMOKELESS TOBACCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY — v. — CITY OF NEW YORK (PDF)

enforcement of a New York City ordinance governing the sale of flavored tobacco products, which they argue is preempted by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Plaintiffs appeal an award of summary judgment in favor of the City. We affi
US Court of Appeals For The Second Circuit
added Feb 27, 2013 11:18
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[Illinois] $10 Billion Tobacco Case Snuffed Again

The Illinois Supreme Court denied Philip Morris' request for direct appeal in a long-running, dismissed $10 billion case over cigarette labeling. The decade-long class action was revived when St. Louis attorney Stephen Tillery filed an appeal for t
Courthouse News
added Feb 20, 2013 16:12
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[Zimbabwe] Editorial Comment: New conspiracy to ban Zim tobacco

No one raised issues with the white farmers. Zimbabwe should not be blinded to the fact that the white former farmers have ganged up and are disguising themselves as tobacco-cum-environment activists.
Zimbabwe Herald (zw)
added Feb 18, 2013 18:34
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[New York] Unregulated, Addictive, And Enticing: E-Cigarettes Suck In Smokers But Risks Remain

Dr. Novotny, who has studied the effects of cigarette waste on public health as well as the environment, raises an alarming point in a world that is poised to be saturated with disposable e-cigarettes: “What happens at the end-of-life stage for these pro
Leaksource (blog)
added Feb 16, 2013 22:27
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[Canada] Day 112: How many epidemiologists does it take to change a light bulb?

Six. One to change the bulb and five to critique the method. ... a lot of unintended humour in this morning's discussion about the forthcoming testimony of noted McGill epidemiologist, Jack Siemiatycki, at the Montreal tobacco trials.
Eye on the Trials (ASPQ) (ca)
added Feb 13, 2013 13:21
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Suriname adopts stiff tobacco law

In a unanimous vote the Surinamese parliament on Thursday adopted stringent anti-tobacco legislation that should ultimately banish smoking from public life. While there are still several issues regarding implementation and enforcement of the ‘Tobacco Act
Caribbean News Now!
added Feb 10, 2013 23:13
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Electronic Cigarette Industry Regulatory Efforts and Views Clarified

Adversaries to electronic cigarettes misrepresent views and efforts of the industry to influence regulators.
SBWire
added Feb 9, 2013 12:41
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Vital Signs: Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Mental Illness — United States, 2009–2011

Conclusions: The prevalence of cigarette smoking is high among adults with AMI, especially for younger adults, those with low levels of education, and those living below the poverty level; the prevalence varies by U.S. region. Implications for Public He
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
added Feb 5, 2013 22:19
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