A new legal strategy has emerged in the country of New Zealand. The proposal is aimed to protect future generations from the harmful effects of smoking tobacco products. New Zealand is making a bold move to ban anyone born after 2008 from purchasing tobacco products. The hope is to eventually outlaw smoking completely in due time as existing smokers grow older and pass on … [Read more...] about Ambitious Crackdown to Stop Harm From Smoking
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Neurodevelopment of Infants Born to Mothers Who Smoke
Research statistics gathered by a study lead by Professor George Wehby of the University of Iowa's College of Public Health have revealed startling evidence about the neurodevelopment of babies of mothers that smoke during pregnancy, and these facts are much worse than expected. The study's female participants were from health clinics in the countries of Brazil, Chile, and … [Read more...] about Neurodevelopment of Infants Born to Mothers Who Smoke
Minnesota is Kicking Butt!
There’s some great news to share from the anti-smoking front: more people are quitting and fewer people are starting. In a recent presentation to the American Heart Association, researchers unveiled these positive findings. Where there is still work to be done, the numbers are quite promising. The Thirty Year Smoking Study University of Minnesota researchers discovered … [Read more...] about Minnesota is Kicking Butt!
Smoking Bans – Smokers Not Hire Ready
Employers are using smoking vs. non-smoking as one of the criteria to hire employees. Whether a person smokes or not could be a deciding factor even before you have been E-Verified. For smokers looking for gainful employment, their addiction makes the possibilities even harder than they may realize. Fair Debate for Smokers and Non-Smokers Smokers are willing and able to … [Read more...] about Smoking Bans – Smokers Not Hire Ready
New Zealand, Clearly Becoming Smoke-Free
If you want to stop smoking then pack your bag and fly over to New Zealand. While you are there New Zealand tobacco regulatory agencies will offer you the facts on smoking dangers and by 2017 you may have to leave the country to buy tobacco products. New Zealand is one of the many countries incorporating smoking bans, and like Canada they are banning smoking in your … [Read more...] about New Zealand, Clearly Becoming Smoke-Free
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