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[Australia, UK] Doctors push for tobacco packaging reforms
Doctors’ leaders are urging the government to implement laws that would force tobacco companies to sell cigarettes in plain packaging to make them less attractive. The call from the BMA follows this week’s announcement
Aug 16, 2012
OnMedica Group (uk)
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Aug 17, 2012 12:53
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[UK] VIDEO: Smoking: 'Dying for a cigarette but just can't stop'
The number of smokers in England will be revealed later this morning along with how much the habit is costing us.
Aug 16, 2012
BBC Online
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Aug 16, 2012 12:34
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[UK] Society wants standardised tobacco packaging
Standardised tobacco packaging should be introduced, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said in its response to a UK-wide consultation on the issue.
Aug 14, 2012
Pharmaceutical Journal (uk)
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Aug 14, 2012 21:55
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[UK] Smoking sharply increases risk of certain cancers of the immune system and bone marrow
The large study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, looked at 1.3 million middle-aged women from the Million Women study, funded by Cancer Research UK and the Medical Research Council.
Aug 10, 2012
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
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Aug 13, 2012 15:00
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[UK] The Cigar Room lights up at The May Fair
The May Fair Hotel has capitalised on the growing trend of cosy, outdoor smoking areas (COSAs) by creating The Cigar Room.
Aug 8, 2012
Hotel Owner (uk)
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Aug 12, 2012 19:08
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[UK] Smoking sharply increases risk of certain cancers of the immune system and bone marrow
Women who smoke increase their risk of developing certain cancers of the blood, immune system, and bone marrow new research shows today (Friday).
Aug 10, 2012
Cancer Research UK (uk)
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Aug 12, 2012 18:30
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[UK] POULTER: Plain packaging for cigarettes would help Britain kick its smoking habit
Young people are being seduced by marketing techniques. A ban would surely reduce the numbers taking up smoking
Aug 11, 2012
Comment is Free (The Guardian, UK)
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Aug 11, 2012 15:23
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[France, UK] Stop smoking, gain weight - study
Researchers based in the UK and France found that former smokers gained on average 4.67kg in the 12 months after they quit.
Aug 7, 2012
Reuters
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Aug 7, 2012 23:54
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[Europe, UK] Lifestyle conditions increase the pain for medical systems
With no doubt over the link between smoking and lung cancer, governments have taken increasingly aggressive efforts against the tobacco industry. These range from high taxes and bans in public places to advertising restrictions, including the current batt
Aug 1, 2012
Financial Times (uk)
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Aug 1, 2012 10:22
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[UK] NICE announces first set of local government public health briefings
NICE has announced that the first set of local government public health briefings will be on tobacco, physical activity and workplace health.
Jul 25, 2012
National electronic Library for Medicines (NHS) (uk)
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Jul 26, 2012 12:52