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Five-year survey confirms Uruguay's world-leading tobacco control strategy is delivering results
The International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project (the ITC Project) today launched a new report on the effectiveness of tobacco control policies in Uruguay. The ITC Uruguay Survey (the Survey) found that the country's ...
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Aug 02, 2012 |
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Smokers drop pricey cigarettes for cheaper alternatives: CDC
(HealthDay) -- With cigarette costs rising, more smokers are turning to cigars or "rolling their own" to cut costs, suggests a new U.S. government report that shows a substantial increase in the use of non-cigarette ...
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Aug 02, 2012 |
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Judge lets challenge to FDA tobacco panel proceed
(AP) — A challenge by two of the largest U.S. cigarette makers alleging conflicts of interest in the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel's review of tobacco products can move forward, a federal judge has ruled.
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Aug 01, 2012 |
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Vietnam law bans smoking in public
Vietnam has passed a law banning smoking in public places and all tobacco advertising, an official said Tuesday.
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Jun 19, 2012 |
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Many lacked preventive care before health reform law: U.S. report
(HealthDay) -- Prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, only about half of U.S. adults received preventive health services such as screenings, consultations and prescriptions, government researchers ...
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Jun 14, 2012 |
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Philip Morris sues Norway over tobacco display ban
Global tobacco giant Philip Morris began a suit Monday against Norway, claiming that the Scandinavian country's ban on the display of cigarettes in stores violates European competition rules.
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Jun 04, 2012 |
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Researchers launch Facebook site to monitor tobacco industry tactics
The University’s Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG) has identified several methods used by transnational tobacco companies in response to the changes within the global tobacco market.
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May 14, 2012 |
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Global smoking prevalence set to fall only marginally by 2030 without concerted action
The global prevalence of cigarette smoking among adults is set to fall by just 1.7 percentage points by 2030 if governments do not do more to intervene, finds research published online in Tobacco Control.
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Apr 25, 2012 |
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New Zealand plans cigarette pack branding ban
New Zealand announced plans Thursday to force cigarette firms to sell their products in plain packaging, following world-first laws passed in Australia.
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Apr 19, 2012 |
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Tobacco display ban comes into force in England
A ban on tobacco displays in large shops and supermarkets came into force in England on Friday, meaning such stores must hide cigarettes from public view.
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Apr 06, 2012 |
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135 states agree anti-tobacco trafficking deal: WHO
Negotiators from 135 nations sealed Wednesday a global deal to stem the illegal tobacco trade that could net governments $50 billion more annually in tax revenues, the World Health Organisation said.
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Apr 04, 2012 |
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Strong oral carcinogen identified in smokeless tobacco
The chemical (S)-N'-nitrosonornicotine, or (S)-NNN, which is present in smokeless tobacco products, is a strong oral carcinogen, according to results presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2012, held here March 31 - April 4.
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Apr 02, 2012 |
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FDA: tobacco companies must report chemicals
(AP) -- Tobacco companies will be required to report the levels of dangerous chemicals found in cigarettes, chew and other products under the latest rules designed to tighten regulation of the tobacco industry.
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Mar 30, 2012 |
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WHO to open final talks on anti-tobacco trafficking accord
Negotiators will hold final talks next week for a global deal to stem illegal tobacco trade that could net an extra $50 billion annually in tax revenues, the World Health Organisation said Tuesday.
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Mar 27, 2012 |
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Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement threatens public health
An editorial to be published by the scientific journal Addiction has been made available online, revealing that negotiations are underway behind closed doors for a far-reaching new trade and investment agreement that could ...
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Mar 12, 2012 |
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