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Twelve countries sign UN treaty to combat illegal tobacco trade

Twelve countries today signed a new United Nations treaty that aims to counter the illegal tobacco trade, which undermines regulation policies and represents a burden for health care systems.
UN News Service
added Jan 12, 2013 22:32
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[South Africa] SA signs tobacco smuggling treaty

South Africa has signed a new international treaty that aims to stop the smuggling of tobacco, the National Council Against Smoking said on Friday.
The Independent Online (IOL) / The Post (za)
added Jan 12, 2013 11:29
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Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products opened for signature

The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, adopted by the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in November, was opened for signature by the Parties in a ceremony at WHO Headquarters.
World Health Organization (WHO)
added Jan 11, 2013 09:19
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Alcohol and Smoking Cause 36 Million Deaths Worldwide

"Noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide," said Douglas Bettcher, one of the leaders of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the last report about death causes in the world. According to the document, these diseases cause 36
Salem-news.com
added Jan 11, 2013 08:34
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Twelve countries sign UN treaty to combat illegal tobacco trade

Representatives from France, Gabon, Libya, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, Syria, Turkey and Uruguay signed the UN Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products during a ceremony at the UN World Health Organizat
WebWire
added Jan 11, 2013 08:16
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New Health Protocol Targets Cigarette Smuggling

The World Health Organization opened for signature Thursday the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. The protocol, which was adopted by the parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in November, aims to reduce tobacco
VOANews.com (Voice of America)
added Jan 10, 2013 19:29
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[Africa] WHO opens protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products for signature

The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, adopted by the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in November, has now been opened for signature by the Parties to the WHO.
Africa Science News Service (ASNS) (ke)
added Jan 10, 2013 10:25
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Tobacco industry monitoring database

articles related to the tobacco industry and groups and individuals that operate to advance goals that benefit the tobacco industry’s interests. Whenever possible, preference is given to the inclusion of articles that contain quotations from, or specific
World Health Organization (WHO)
added Jan 6, 2013 12:35
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[Singapore] HPB lauded for tobacco control efforts

Singapore's tobacco control efforts have been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of the best practices for mobilising support for a 100 per cent smoke-free environment. The recognition was accorded by the WHO Western Pacific Region H
AsiaOne (sg)
added Dec 29, 2012 12:26
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[Switzerland] Update on WHO Global Monitoring Framework consultations on NCDs

Member State consultations to agree on the Global Monitoring Framework (GMF), including indicators and targets on NCDs. . . . Indicators agreed with changes to WHO proposed wording . . . Tobacco: 2 agreed, 1 for adults, 1 for adolescents, ‘tobacco
International Union against Cancer (UICC)
added Nov 16, 2012 15:05
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