Anti smoking
Casteen’s decision to join Altria reinforces typical stereotypes in Virginia
Almost everyone at the University knows this is John T. Casteen III’s last year as president. What some might not know is that he plans on joining the Board of Directors of Altria as its 10th member. Altria Group, Inc. owns tobacco and wine companies, most notably Phillip Morris, the maker of Marlboro and Virginia [...]
Wants lawmakers to enact law to halt sales to minors?
CONCORD, N.H. — Electronic cigarettes are readily available at mall kiosks and the Internet, come in flavors like tobacco, strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla, and replace smoking with “vaping.’’
And though they deliver a dose of nicotine steam, they can still be legally sold to and used by minors.
Mara Zrzavy, a 16-year-old ConVal Regional High School student [...]
Ghastly images soon on UAE cigarette packs
DUBAI – Cigarette packs in the UAE will soon carry ghastly images, such as an unborn baby inhaling smoke from its mom and a snake coiled around a shisha, to deter smokers from lighting up.
UAE daily The National reported on Thursday that as the company beefs up its smoking ban, it also plans for mandatory [...]
Wellness Center to host free anti-tobacco event
On March 8, 9, and 10, the Cherokee Regional Medical Center’s Wellness Center, along with the Tobacco Free Coalition and JEL kids, will be hosting a free event during the Cherokee School’s Spring Break.
This event is open to all children from grades 3 through 8 and will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 pm. [...]
Cigarette Ads Fuel Teens’ Desire to Start Smoking
The more that teens see cigarette ads, the greater their risk of taking a puff. A new study shows that the particular content of tobacco marketing resonates with youth and that the vivid imagery in tobacco advertising captures their interest, although teens typically are more resistant to the promotional seduction of other products.
“Cigarettes have created [...]
Smoke from biofuels bad for lungs
People who burn wood or other biofuels for heat or cooking may have a heightened risk of emphysema and related lung conditions.
Biomass refers to biological materials that can be burned for energy, including wood, crops and animal dung. They are major sources of energy in the developing world, and are thought to be used for [...]
Anti-smoking campaign that shock France
The French aren’t exactly squeamish when it comes to sex. Nor do they typically bat an eye when it comes to racy content in advertising. Now, however, a controversy has erupted over an ad that some feel has gone a step too far: it doesn’t just evoke oral sex but actually seems to depict it. [...]
Anti-tobacco group expects intensified marketing with Philip Morris deal
MANILA, Philippines – An anti-tobacco advocacy group expressed fears of intensified marketing efforts to lure more Filipino smokers as the country’s 2 biggest cigarette companies, Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing Inc. and Fortune Tobacco Corp., announced their merger on Thursday.
“With the merger of the two companies, we expect intensified marketing of their cigarette products that will [...]
Ban on tobacco sponsorships coming to legislature by 2011
Anti-smoking advocates including 17 senior legislators and political consultants are urging that laws be passed to ban donations or sponsorships from tobacco companies for Chinese events, such as expos, festivals and athletic events. The measure is expected to be enacted by the top legislature within a year.
“The message will be conveyed to the coming two [...]
Lebanon may follow anti-smoking trend
Reporting from Beirut – First it was the bars of New York. Then the bistros of Paris. Now the smoky teahouses and hookah cafes of the Middle East are pushing smokers to the sidelines.
Eyebrows were raised last year when Turkey banned smoking in all bars, cafes and restaurants. Even though nearly 30% of the Turkish [...]
Cigars and pipes are riskier than first believed
Kevin Scrivner likes to relax at the end of the day on his front porch, smoking a cigar or a pipe full of tobacco.
The 38-year-old Ada man says he doesn’t smoke cigarettes and avoids caffeine and alcohol.
He’s even a marathon runner, despite having asthma and high blood pressure. But he knows his nightly habit could [...]
Pittsburg group continues smoking-regulation effort
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Almost exactly a year ago, a small group of residents asked the City Commission to consider a ban on smoking in public places — restaurants, bars and the like.
Commissioners opted to table the issue, citing a chance that the Kansas Legislature might take it up this session.
It has, but advocates of a [...]
Department of Health Tumwater campus snuffs out tobacco
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health is now the first cabinet-level agency in the state to have an entirely tobacco-free main campus. The new policy takes effect today, February 16. Signs are posted (www.doh.wa.gov/NewsRoom/TobaccoFree.htm) on the agency’s Tumwater campus to alert employees and visitors that tobacco use is no longer allowed.
The new policy [...]
Anti-tobacco law in effect
A couple of weeks ago, the Minister of Health announced that some parts of the 2009 Tobacco Act would come into effect on Ash Wednesday. Doubtless, this timing was in the hope that some people, in the spirit of Lent, would give up smoking entirely. The bulk of smokers, however, will not stop smoking immediately, [...]
