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Inefficient Marlboro packaging design to discourage smoking
Erik Askin, an industrial designer, invented a new, may be effective, method to discourage smoking and to help smokers quit smoking. He came up with new format for cigarette packaging. New packaging design will make life harder for smokers. The designer tried to demonstrate the inefficiency of the new packaging using and depicting a Marlboro Red pack.
Jersey tobacco duty to increase by 13.2 percent
Smokers will pay an additional 13.2 percent on tobacco products after a vote to raise duty in Jersey. Smoking people will now have to pay 50p extra for a pack of cigarettes. Jersey States have affirmed that the cost of cigarettes will increase starting with January. As element of the budget discussion political figures decided to implement Senator Philip Ozouf’s … Continue reading
UTA smoking ban continues one year later
A smoking ban that was implemented at UTA one year ago did not make students quit smoking. Students said some people continue smoking on campus. There are no data whether or not smoking ban had an impact on smoking on campus as the UTA Police Department has not disclosed figures how many people were caught smoking on campus. The smoking … Continue reading
Vitamin C improves lung function in newborns of pregnant smoking women
Women who are unable to quit smoking during pregnancy can significantly improve the lung function of their newborns by taking Vitamin C daily, according to a new study at Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. “Smoking during pregnancy is known to adversely affect the lung development of the developing baby, causing lifelong decreased lung function and an increased … Continue reading
‘Shock’ of tobacco price hike prompts smokers to quit
A record number of people have quit smoking in the first week of the New Year, according to Quitline. The national stop-smoking support service said more than 2400 people have given up the habit using its services at the start of 2012 – a 5% rise on last year. Of the 2422 people who contacted Quitline, 509 said they were … Continue reading
Does it pay to give up smoking?
The Department of Health says that half of all smokers underestimate the financial impacts of smoking. On average smokers estimate that smoking 20-a-day habit is costing them £1,800 per year. With a packet of 20 cigarettes now costing on average £6.59, smokers are underestimating this by more than £600. In reality, a 20-a-day smoker could save £2,405 a year if … Continue reading
Northern Kentucky program offers smoking cessation classes for free
Looking to quit smoking in 2012? A program in Northern Kentucky wants to help you with that goal. The Cooper-Clayton Smoking Cessation program will start the first week of January. Cooper-Clayton is a comprehensive, 13-week program helping participants stop smoking with peer support, educational guidance and nicotine replacement therapy. The program is offered in-person and online. If you’re looking for … Continue reading
Why smoking is a pain in the back
Chiropractors’ Association of Australia SA president Dr Brett Hill says smoking dehydrates spinal discs which provide shock absorption for the back. He said including the warning on cigarette packets could give smokers an immediate reason to consider quitting, while warnings about tooth decay and lung cancer indicated future problems for smokers. “Back pain is something that people are rather fearful … Continue reading
Brad Pitt quits smoking for kids
The ‘Moneyball’ star has reportedly been guilt-tripped into giving up the habit after he was spotted by daughters Zahara, six, and five-year-old Shiloh having a quick cigarette at the bottom of his garden in his rented home in Budapest. A source told The Sun newspaper: ‘They followed him outside and caught him puffing away. They couldn’t believe it as he’s … Continue reading
7,100 B.C. smokers order free cessation products
The Ministry of Health says 7,107 nicotine replacement therapy orders were placed during the first week of the province’s smoking cessation program, which began on Sept. 30. Minister Mike de Jong issued a statement Sunday praising the “phenomenal response” of the program, saying he’s hopeful its popularity “will translate into more and more British Columbians quitting.” Smokers can call HealthLink … Continue reading
