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Kosovo adopts strong and comprehensive tobacco control law
Kosovo has adopted a comprehensive tobacco control law in line with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). The measures include: 100% smoke-free indoor public places, workplaces, and public transportation, as well as specified outdo
May 8, 2013
World Health Organization (WHO)
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May 9, 2013 13:39
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World No Tobacco Day, 31 May 2013 / Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship
A comprehensive ban of all tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship is required under the WHO Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) for all Parties to this treaty within five years of the entry into force of the Convention for that Pa
May 9, 2013
World Health Organization (WHO)
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May 9, 2013 01:04
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[Australia and Oceania, Solomon Islands] Government Increases Tobacco Excise Duty By 20%
The Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rick Hou has announced that the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) has increased excise duty for Tobacco products by 20%. This measure is part of the Government’s commitment to ensure the proportion of excise on
May 9, 2013
Scoop (nz)
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May 9, 2013 00:39
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The Cost of LIGHTING UP / A Closer Look at Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease (PDF)
According to the American Lung Association, the average retail price of a pack of cigarettes in the U.S. is $5.51. However, the cost to society and state economy averages to more than $18 per pack.1 It is estimated that in 2004, smoking cost the U.S. over
May 7, 2013
CardioSource (American College of Cardiology)
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May 7, 2013 14:42
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[Canada] War on tobacco far from over, says seasoned campaigner
Michael Perley, director for the Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco. A former smoker, he’s familiar with the challenge this presented for those who were trying to quit. “You need to have an environment where people aren’t smoking and where the message
May 1, 2013
Toronto (Ont) Star (ca)
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May 3, 2013 02:31
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[Australia, UK] Emerging threats to public health from regional trade agreements
the ability of governments worldwide to introduce and implement public health policies and laws is increasingly threatened by trade and investment treaties that privilege investors over governments and provide avenues for international corporations to cha
Apr 27, 2013
The Lancet (uk)
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Apr 29, 2013 13:33
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[Pakistan] Pictorial warning on cigarette packings fails to get desired goals
cigarette usage in Pakistan has been increased by 30 percent compared to 1998 figures. ... authorities should look at more useful campaigns including increase in tobacco prices, anti-smoking legislation, the prohibition of tobacco advertising, subsidizin
Apr 16, 2013
Pakistan Observer (pk)
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Apr 16, 2013 03:24
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E Cigarette Reviewed Takes WHO to Task Over E-Cig Claims
The World Health Organization's (WHO) report on electronic cigarette has attracted much criticism, but they are yet to revoke their calls for a ban on e-cigarettes. E Cigarette Reviewed is publicly calling on WHO to provide some credible evidence to suppo
Apr 10, 2013
PR Newswire
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Apr 10, 2013 12:46
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[Africa, Russia, South America/Caribbean] Malawi farmers’ livelihood to go up in smoke as Chile bans public puffing
"We're very concerned with the smoking ban in Chile, in Russia and other countries have also proposed similar bans,” Malawi’s Tobacco Control Commission (TCC) chief executive officer Bruce Munthali told The Nation newspaper. “Tobacco farmers as any othe
Apr 6, 2013
MaraviPost.com (mw)
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Apr 6, 2013 05:11
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[Africa, Rwanda] WHO calls for heavy taxes on tobacco products
The east African Community (EAC) governments should increase taxes on tobacco products to discourage smoking. According to the Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa, taxes on tobacco products are low in East Africa, which makes it easy for many people to
Apr 1, 2013
The New Times (rw)
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Apr 1, 2013 09:16