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Quitting smoking boosts health of babies
In the largest study of its kind, researchers led by Professor Nick Macklon, a consultant gynaecologist at the Complete Fertility Centre at the Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton, in England, studied the outcomes of 50,000 pregnancies. They found that women who gave up smoking at the time of conception or when their pregnancy was confirmed gave birth to babies with … Continue reading
Smoking Reduces Obesity
One of the things that economists like to ponder is whether things are substitutes or complements. For example, we know that both smoking and obesity are unhealthy, too much of either does tend to kill. However, do obese people smoke more than thin people? Does one unhealthy habit lead to another that is? Or do people tend to be only … Continue reading
Study Reveals Menthol Cigarettes Marketed In ‘Predatory’ Pattern
Tobacco companies increased the advertising and lowered the sale price of menthol cigarettes in stores near California high schools with larger populations of African-American students, according to a new study from the Stanford School of Medicine. Although cigarette makers have denied using race or ethnicity to target customers, the lead researcher for the study said the data shows a “predatory” … Continue reading
State Smoking Cessation Quitlines May Be Reimbursed For Medicaid Patients Working To Quit
Today the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) announced historic new expanded coverage options that States may offer for tobacco cessation services. This means Americans could now have more tools from their state and local tobacco control programs for help to tackle and overcome smoking and addiction to nicotine. This announcement is a major step towards reducing the tobacco … Continue reading
Amway Center smoking ban thwarted by sneaks
An Orlando man says tougher restrictions on smoking at the Amway Center are leading to more people sneaking cigarettes inside. Mike Sciotto was at an event at the Amway Center this month. “I excuse myself to go to the restroom, and there’s smoking going on in there, and the building is supposed to be smoke-free,” he said. Sciotto complained to … Continue reading
Despite warnings and health modelling, it appears smoking is still the fashion
A RASH of fashion images depicting models smoking or holding cigarettes or cigars is being investigated for possible breaches of the Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act. Quit Victoria executive director Fiona Sharkie said images produced by fashion brand Ellery and internet magazine Tangent were referred to the Department of Health and Ageing for investigation and could lead to prosecution. The act … Continue reading
Time Surrounding Pediatric Surgery Provides Excellent Opportunity To Help Parents Quit Smoking
A study published in the July issue of Anesthesiology has found that parents who smoke are more likely to attempt to quit during the time of their child’s surgery – but that they are not more likely to succeed. According to the study, these facts suggest that physicians could play an important role in assisting smokers with kicking the habit … Continue reading
New Proposal Could Ban Smoking in Cars with Kids
Smokers be warned: you might not be able to light up a cigarette in your car if a child is present. One legislator in New York has introduced a bill that would make it illegal to smoke – secondhand smoke is a proven killer — in vehicles with children aboard. Assemblyman David Weprin, has proposed legislation that would make a … Continue reading
Smoking ban dominates discussion
EMMITSBURG — Commissioners discussed a proposal to ban smoking in town parks Monday night. Commissioner Glenn Blanchard proposed the ban after witnessing smoking during Little League games and hearing inquiries about a ban from attendees at games and other events in town parks. The proposal drew a variety of comments from residents in attendance. Resident Larry Little said the charcoal … Continue reading
Now tobacco can save us from mobsters, whores, terrorists…
A SHORT film that appears to be based on a John le Carre spy novel – think people smugglers, prostitutes, terrorists – is the latest salvo in the tobacco industry’s battle against federal government plans to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes. According to the seven-minute film by British American Tobacco, the proposal will cause organised crime gangs to flourish, encouraging … Continue reading
