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[UK] 'Sexist' plain tobacco packaging research slammed

But Hands off Our Packs campaigner Angela Harbutt dismissed the findings. “The idea plain packaging will have a greater impact on young women suggests women are more easily influenced than men. This is not only an outdated view of women, it is incredib
The Grocer (uk)
added Apr 27, 2013 12:59
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[Sweden] Women Who Smoke May Have Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers analyzed data collected from 34,000 women, aged 54 to 89, in Sweden, 219 of whom had rheumatoid arthritis.
HealthDay [HealthScout]
added Apr 28, 2013 18:57
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[UK] Young adult women smokers’ response to using plain cigarette packaging: a naturalistic approach

No research design can capture the true impacts of plain packaging prior to its introduction, but this study suggests that plain packaging may help reduce cigarette consumption and encourage cessation in the short term.
BMJ Open (uk)
added Apr 26, 2013 06:25
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[UK] Campaigners condemn "sexist" study on plain packaging

Angela Harbutt, a smoker, said: "The idea that plain packaging will have a greater impact on young women suggests that women are more easily influenced than men. "This is not only an outdated view of women, it's also incredibly sexist.
Hands off our Packs (FOREST)
added May 3, 2013 16:34
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[UK, UK-Scotland] Removing branding from cigarette packets stubs out their appeal

Women say they get less satisfaction and less enjoyment from smoking cigarettes that come in plain, standardised packs - according to new research* released today
Cancer Research UK (uk)
added Apr 26, 2013 06:28
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[UK-Scotland] Plain cigarette packaging ‘puts women off smoking’

WOMEN get less satisfaction and enjoyment when smoking cigarettes that come in plain packaging, Scottish research suggests. A study by researchers at Stirling University involved 187 young female smokers who used plain brown packs.
The Scotsman (uk)
added Apr 25, 2013 12:34
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[UK] Smoking Raises Risk of Lung Disease in RA

Risk factors for the development of interstitial lung disease among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) included male sex, smoking, and seropositivity, a researcher reported here. In contrast to RA patients overall, where there is a large female pred
MedPage Today
added Apr 24, 2013 09:27
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[Canada, Sweden] Rheumatoid arthritis risk increases with smoking

Even a few cigarettes a day can increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women.
CBC News (ca)
added Apr 23, 2013 15:01
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[Sweden] Arthritis linked to female smokers

SMOKING just a few cigarettes a day can more than double a woman's risk of rheumatoid arthritis, research has shown. Compared with never-smokers, women who puffed between one and seven cigarettes a day had a 2.31-fold higher chance of developing the dis
AAP (Australian Associated Press) (au)
added Apr 23, 2013 14:19
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[Australia] Smoking could lead to future bone problems for teenage girls

Depression, anxiety, and smoking are associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) in adults, but these factors have not previously been studied during adolescence, when more than 50% of bone accrual occurs. This longitudinal preliminary study is the
Virtual Medical Centre (au)
added Apr 19, 2013 13:57
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