This last month WHO, the World Health Organization focused more attention on tobacco ads that target women and girls. Females represent a large market of potential new smokers, especially woman and young females in developing countries. Take a look at many of the new Big Tobacco's aggressive campaigns and ads. You will find them linked to fashion, entertainment, and even … [Read more...] about When Women and Girls Aren’t Pretty in Pink
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National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems Teleconference Notes
The following information is a the Position Statement on Smoking Policy and Treatment at State Operated Psychiatric Hospitals. Silently and insidiously tobacco sales and tobacco smoking became an accepted way of life not only in our society, but also in our public mental health treatment facilities. Revenue from sales of tobacco provides discretionary income for … [Read more...] about National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems Teleconference Notes
China’s Smoking Related Deaths – 45 Percent From Secondhand Smoke
"In China, we are looking at something like 100,000 people dying a year from passive smoking, and about 45 percent of that will be from chronic lung disease." ~K.K. Cheung, Birmingham University in Britain Secondhand smoke is a growing concern in China. It is difficult to find public places free of smokers. The dangers of smoking cigarettes is not fully … [Read more...] about China’s Smoking Related Deaths – 45 Percent From Secondhand Smoke
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