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Shanghai declares indoor smoking ban ahead of Expo
Restaurants and office buildings in China’s commercial capital Shanghai are scrambling to set up nonsmoking areas as the city bans lighting up in indoor public spaces ahead of the World Expo.
There is rising awareness of the health risks of smoking in China, by far the world’s biggest tobacco-consuming country, and this modern city of 20 [...]
Environmental tobacco smoke link to childhood asthma
Childhood exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) in the home is significantly associated with an increased risk for wheeze and asthma, research confirms.
Previous studies have shown that maternal smoking during pregnancy increases the risk for wheeze, asthma, and other health problems in children, explain Yungling Leo Lee (National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan) and colleagues.
But they [...]
Smoking in the movies
Nine, the musical flop filled with Oscar winning actors smoking and singing and pretending to “Be Italian,” got a big “thumbs down” in the 15th annual Hackademy Awards, presented by Breathe California.
The group fires off a few shots every year just before the Oscars, decrying movies that glorify smoking.
holmessmokesThus, Nine takes its hit. and Avatar, [...]
Push for tobacco-free campus gains ground
What started as one student’s effort to create a tobacco-free campus has grown into a University-wide discussion that could generate a smoking ban as early as April.
Philosophy senior Chad Williams began formulating plans for ASU to go tobacco free after joining the University’s Health and Counseling Student Action Committee last year.
“When I became involved with [...]
Action sports high school anti-tobacco tour kicks off Monday in Ontario
The ASA High School Tour will kick off its Spring “Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids” schedule Monday in Ontario, Calif., with top skateboarders, BMX and inline-skating pros visiting high school campuses nationwide to perform stunts and offer students information on the risks of using tobacco.
ASA Action Sports World Tour and X Games athletes will also spend [...]
Williams Health Care Center is tobacco-free
WILLIAMS- In keeping with its commitment to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care, and as a major provider of healthcare in the community, Banner Williams Health Care Center is a tobacco-free campus as of Jan. 1.
Clinic Manager Cindy Christman said as a healthcare facility, it is difficult to ignore evidence documenting [...]
Healthy lifestyle varies from county to county
A “chew” ring in the back pocket of a pair of blue jeans may reveal status in some schools in McCurtain County. But the outline of running shoes tucked inside a backpack reveals status in parts of Major County.
The County Health Rankings report looked at both health outcomes and health factors. Health outcomes were [...]
Vancouver’s plan to host smoke-free Winter Games
VANCOUVER – Vancouver’s plan to host smoke-free Winter Games were stubbed out after Olympic officials told the city to make room for people who love to puff, particularly Europeans and the media.
In a city that prides itself on healthy living, bike-riding Mayor Gregor Robertson recognized that Vancouver could not impose its strict anti-smoking culture on [...]
In Egypt, real men don’t smoke
CAIRO // There are few totems to Egyptian masculinity as potent as the cigarette. From the capital to tiny villages, men from all walks of life can be seen lounging against car doors and in cafe chairs, enjoying what remains Egypt’s cheapest thrill.
But beginning this month, the ministry of health has employed a novel method [...]
Quit tobacco to prevent cancer
WHO’s theme for World Cancer Day, 2010 is that cancer can be easily prevented. It focuses on simple lifestyle measures that can greatly reduce the chance of getting cancer. These measures include quitting smoking, along with drinking less alcohol, eating health food, living an active life and checking infections that cause cancer.
Tobacco use – either [...]
Aussie experts confirm SIDS breakthrough
An Australian-led study has confirmed a lack of serotonin was a common factor with babies who die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
The breakthrough offers a “much clearer direction” in the search for a cure for the mysterious syndrome, which still claims one in 2,000 apparently healthy children.
Researcher Dr Jhodie Duncan, of the Melbourne-based Florey [...]
The dangers of home oxygen and smoking
QUINCY — Home oxygen equipment is a lifesaver. A medical device, it allows patients with breathing problems to stay in their homes and lead a normal life. But like any medical device, it can be deadly.
In Massachusetts several fatal fires have moved investigators to look more deeply into the dangers of home oxygen, especially when [...]
Tobacco-free group to meet. Stop smoking classes
Tobacco-free group to meet
The Grand Forks Tobacco Free Coalition will hold a community forum from 6 to 8 tonight on the sixth floor of the Grand Forks County Office Building, 151 S. Fourth St., to discuss the future of adopting smoke-free workplace rules in Grand Forks.
Stop smoking classes set
Freedom from Smoking classes will begin at [...]
Olympic smoking zones slammed
Special smoke pits will be set up at the rear of Olympic venues to ensure coaches and officials have a place to puff without having to leave the security perimeter.
Vanoc’s chief medical officer said designated outdoor smoking areas will be set up in strategic positions away from crowds after requests from some international sport federations.
Critics [...]
