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[Asia, Vietnam] Cigarette smoking puts millions at risk

The latest statistics of the Ministry of Health show nearly 50 per cent of Vietnamese males and two per cent of females smoke cigarettes. And more than that, over 50 million Vietnamese are passive smokers at the workplace and at home, accounting for mor
Vietnam Net
added Jun 2, 2013 10:39
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[Asia, Vietnam] Anti-tobacco must begin from the Congress

the hallway was filled with cigarette smoke. It looked terrible," said deputy Cuong. He stressed that the implementation of the law must seriously begin from the Congress because this is the law-making agency. He added that in the offices of the NA commi
Vietnam Net
added May 20, 2013 09:46
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Prevalence of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking Among Population Aged 15 Years or Older, Vietnam, 2010 [FREE FULL TEXT]

Conclusion Rural dwellers who are poor should be targeted in tobacco control programs. Further studies are needed that examine perceptions of the adverse health effects and the cultural factors of waterpipe tobacco smoking.
Preventing Chronic Disease (National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC)
added May 17, 2013 13:15
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[Ireland, Vietnam] 'I'm a smoking, swearing Mother Teresa' - O'Kne

COMEDIAN Deirdre O'Kane moved her husband and two young kids to Vietnam to work on her new movie. The 45-year-old will be seen on our screens depicting charity campaigner Christina Noble in the coming months. And to get ready for the role, which she des
Evening Herald (ie)
added May 9, 2013 18:45
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[Asia, Vietnam] New smoking law defined

A new law on tobacco harm-reduction that bans smoking in public places such as schools, hospitals and workplaces took effect on May 1. But it immediately has been violated publicly.
Vietnam Net
added May 9, 2013 15:28
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[Vietnam] Hanoi to forbid smoking in vehicles, aircraft and trams

Hanoi has just promulgated Plan 70, on implementing the National Strategy for Tobacco Harm Prevention toward 2020 in Hanoi. Under the plan, the city will ban smoking indoors and within the campus of medical facilities, educational facilities, facilities
Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (vn)
added May 7, 2013 09:12
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[Asia, Asia-pacific, Vietnam] Can the horror show spook smokers?

The Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harm, which takes effect on May 1, imposes strict requirements on smokers, retailers, service and public facilities and cigarette manufacturers. A decree expected to take effect on July 1 spells out stiffer f
Thanh Nien (vn)
added May 5, 2013 22:08
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[Vietnam] Viet Nam finally implements sweeping new smoking laws

The Law on Tobacco Harm-reduction that takes effect this month bans smoking in public places and selling tobacco products to those under 18. The law, which took effect on May 1, prohibits selling tobacco products to anyone under 18 years of age.
Vietnam Net
added May 4, 2013 13:35
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Smoking kills 100 people in Vietnam every day

The warning, based on the estimates of the World Health Organization (WHO), was released by the Ho Chi Minh City Health Education and Communication Center to mark the date the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms took effect - May 1.
Tuoi Tre Newspaper (vn)
added May 3, 2013 01:42
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Vietnam Implements Antismoking Measures

On May 1, stricter laws aimed at reducing smoking will go into effect in Vietnam, Xinhua reports. The measures also will control the sale of tobacco. The emphasis of the new laws will be on making sure smoking bans in schools, hospitals, government build
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
added Apr 27, 2013 12:22
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