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[UK] Smokers urged to 'cut down' rather than quit

New guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) recommends that some people should try to limit their smoking while using nicotine gum and skin patches as a supplement, instead of simply giving up the habit.
Electronic Telegraph (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 07:21
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[UK] Hospital smoking shelters - FOR AND AGAINST

BOSSES from the Royal Bolton are asking you whether new smoking shelters should be built at the hospital. Although smoking in the hospital grounds is prohibited, it is virtually impossible to enforce, as it is not underpinned by the law.
This is Bolton / Bolton Evening News (BEN) (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 00:13
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[UK] Research reveals dangers of second-hand smoke

More than 800 children visit their doctor every day due to the effects of being exposed to second-hand smoke, according to research published by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK.
Irish Examiner (ie)
added Jun 5, 2013 00:11
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[UK] E-cigarettes: health revolution or fresh pack of trouble?

On Wednesday, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) is due to publish fresh guidance on "new approaches to help reduce the harm from smoking tobacco". Many health campaigners hope and expect Nice to include the use of e-cigarettes
The Guardian (uk)
added Jun 4, 2013 23:06
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[Montserrat (uk), South America/Caribbean, UK] Ministry of Health to highlight health risks of tobacco smoking

This Wednesday, June 5 at 2pm, Health Promotions Officer Wayne Hunte, will make the presentation at the Physiotherapy Suite at Glendon Hospital. Hunte is a Certified Smoking Cessation Practitioner and a trained Tobacco Dependence Treatment Specialist.
SKNVibes (kn)
added Jun 4, 2013 17:23
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[UK] Consultant backs move to protect children from second-hand smoke in cars

A CONSULTANT from a North-East hospital trust has backed a new national campaign to discourage smoking when children are in cars.
Northern Echo (Darlington, UK)
added Jun 4, 2013 09:44
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[UK] Passive smoking forces 800 children a day to see a doctor

An alarming number of parents are still risking their children’s lives by smoking in front of them at home or in the car, Britain’s most senior doctor warns today. More than 300,000 under-16s a year see their doctor with illnesses related to second-hand
The Mirror (uk)
added Jun 4, 2013 02:39
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[UK] Does it bother you when adults smoke around you?

Send us your comments
BBC Online
added Jun 4, 2013 02:38
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[UK] Adverts warn of passive smoking risk

Smokers are being reminded of the dangers of second-hand smoke in a government advertising campaign. The TV and online adverts in England will outline the risk to children of people lighting up in cars and homes.
BBC Online
added Jun 4, 2013 02:36
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[UK] Parents Warned Of Smoking Damage To Children

Parents are warned to quit cigarettes as figures show doctors are seeing 800 children a day because of passive smoking.
Sky News (uk)
added Jun 4, 2013 02:34
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