NEW YORK -- WHO today released new data concerning tobacco control. The data show that while progress has been made, not a single country fully implements all key tobacco control measures, and outlined an approach that governments can adopt to prevent tens of millions of premature deaths by the middle of this century. In a new report which presents the first comprehensive … [Read more...] about New Report on Global Tobacco Control Efforts
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The “Sunny Side” of Tobacco
Washington, DC, February 22, 2008 In 2008, the truth® youth smoking prevention campaign unleashes music, dancing and cartoons to reveal the “sunny side” of tobacco use and the tobacco industry. The American Legacy Foundation®’s edgy truth® campaign is designed to educate teens about tobacco by exposing Big Tobacco’s marketing practices, as well as highlighting the toll of … [Read more...] about The “Sunny Side” of Tobacco
Tobacco May Kill 1 Billion in This Century, WHO Says
Tobacco use will kill 1 billion people in this century. This is a 10-fold increase over the past 100 years, unless governments in poor nations raise taxes on consumption and mandate health warnings, the World Health Organization said. No country fully implements these most important tobacco - control measures, according to a 330-page report released today by New York … [Read more...] about Tobacco May Kill 1 Billion in This Century, WHO Says
Sing Your Way to Good Health, Say Scientists
Sing Your Heart Out! A song and a dance may be a prescription for improved health. London: Singing can cure various ailments ranging from breathing problems and depression to memory disorders and nicotine addiction, suggest several researches done across the world. According to a study by scientists at the Western Ontario University in Canada, singing study shows it … [Read more...] about Sing Your Way to Good Health, Say Scientists
Teens Anti-Smoking Group: Reality Check
Reality Check is a proactive group of New York Teens who refuse to allow the tobacco industry to continuously manipulate teens into smoking. They expose the shady practices of the major companies that sell marlboro, newport, camel, kool, and every other brand of cigarettes that is advertised to teens. At their website they state: "It would be easier to kick the habit if … [Read more...] about Teens Anti-Smoking Group: Reality Check
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