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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
OnMedica Group (uk)
added 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.
BBC Online
added 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.
Pharmaceutical Journal (uk)
added 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.
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added 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.
Hotel Owner (uk)
added 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).
Cancer Research UK (uk)
added 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
Comment is Free (The Guardian, UK)
added 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.
Reuters
added 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
Financial Times (uk)
added 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.
National electronic Library for Medicines (NHS) (uk)
added Jul 26, 2012 12:52
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