Albany County launches grant program to combat youth tobacco use
The Albany County Legislature, in partnership with the Albany County Department of Health and the Albany County Executive's ...
The surprising way scientists say smokers can ease nicotine withdrawal
Has nicotine addiction finally met its match? Smoking is one of the most harmful habits to adopt because it can cause lung ...
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Top supermarkets running 'prohibited' tobacco ads
Sainsbury's and Morrisons are displaying adverts for tobacco products in their stores which Trading Standards says are against the law. Video screens and posters promote devices that deliver ...
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Human rights and ethical considerations for a tobacco-free generation
In recent years, a new tobacco ‘endgame’ has been proposed ... highest attainable standard of physical and mental health’, including the ‘prevention, treatment and control of epidemic, endemic, ...
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Development of an integrated tobacco endgame strategy
In recent years, various tobacco ‘endgame’ strategies have been suggested as a means to phase out tobacco consumption. Using country examples, this paper discusses three potential strategies: ...
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Lawmakers advance bill to cut tobacco-use prevention fund by $2 million
PIERRE — A committee of South Dakota lawmakers advanced a bill 5-2 on Wednesday at the Capitol to reduce state funding for tobacco and vaping prevention efforts. But the lawmakers softened the ...
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Lung failure: Association gives Georgia lowest grades in U.S. for tobacco policies
Increase funding for the Georgia tobacco prevention and control program. Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and ...
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Best way to reduce toll of smoking? Raise Iowa's tobacco taxes, Lung association says
The annual "State of Tobacco Control" report grades all 50 states on tobacco control policies and makes recommendations for each state to reduce smoking. The ALA said in its report that the human ...
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Kenya’s tobacco control efforts yield significant public health gains
While the tobacco industry frames this move as a business decision, tobacco control advocates see it as a victory in reducing the tobacco industry’s detrimental impact. Be part of an exclusive ...
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Lawmakers advance bill to cut tobacco-use prevention fund by $2 million
PIERRE — A committee of South Dakota lawmakers advanced a bill 5-2 on Wednesday at the Capitol to reduce state funding for tobacco and vaping prevention efforts. But the lawmakers softened the ...
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Leadership Growth
Over five days, this group took part in leadership training sessions, group projects, and key discussions to increase their leadership skills in tobacco control. The collaborative experience helped ...
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Ebola disease: Prevention and risks
Avoid all places and activities that could result in exposure. This includes places where sick people are being cared for without appropriate infection control measures. Avoid sexual activity with ...