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Final countdown to ban on smoking in public places - 25 Mar 2008
Isle of Man Today,Norman said: 'There is not one shred of sustainable unequivocal evidence that so-called passive smoking shortens life expectancy by more than a year and
Bid to amend charter - 25 Mar 2008
Bangkok Post,When you consider that about 20% of smoking deaths are due to passive smoking each year, the enforcement of such a ban is paramount in the protection of
Pssst! Wanna buy 20 Capstan Full Strength? - 25 Mar 2008
Daily Mail,Not to mention lessons in the horrors of "passive smoking" which, as any fule kno, murders millions of unborn bay-bees every year.
Children most vulnerable to environmental changes: Expert - 25 Mar 2008
Peninsula On-line,Similarly, one out of every three children in Qatar is a victim of passive smoking inside the house, while 45 per cent of the children are exposed to
Passive but dangerous - Mar 22, 2008
Hindu,First of all, we need to understand what passive smoking is. Passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a mixture of mainstream smoke (exhaled by
Tobacco warning for India's young - Mar 20, 2008
BBC News,A national smoking ban has meanwhile cut passive smoking by almost 10%. The figures are part of the second-ever Global Youth Tobacco Survey, carried out in
Cigarettes to be sold under shop counters - Mar 24, 2008
Times Online,Health grounds, bring on the evidence that passive smoking kills; I have never seen any. Those that gloat over the smoking ban will live to regret their
Can smokers live with non-smokers? - Mar 19, 2008
The Age,Passive Smoking The biggest concern when sharing a place with a smoker or smokers is passive smoking. The British Medical Journal releases a new study
Passive Smoking Can Affect Toddler’s Cardiovascular System - Mar 15, 2008
MedIndia,The study was carried out by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio, and is the first that shows that a
Passive Smoking Risk To Kids Exposed , UK - Mar 11, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),...under-fives are treated every year for exposure to second hand smoke and ASH says half of all British kids are exposed to passive smoking in the home.
Passive smoking may affect infant hearts - Mar 13, 2008
Thaindian.com,New York, March 14 (IANS) Exposure to second-hand parental smoke at home may not just affect an infant’s respiratory system, but its heart as well,
Parents urged to protect kids from passive smoking - Mar 6, 2008
Bounty,Exposure to second-hand cigarette smoke has been proven to increase the risk of numerous illnesses in children, according to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg
Hospital shock for kids of smokers - Mar 22, 2008
ic Wales,Cardiff, claims about a third of youngsters he treats are there because of chest-related problems linked to passive smoking in the home.
Rudd should act on passive smoking - Feb 29, 2008
Razors Edge,...‘Smokefree Australia’ is a coalition of 11 unions and health groups which is pushing for employee protection from passive smoking.
Cancer risk up in Japanese women exposed to smoke - Feb 25, 2008
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The results of a study published in the International Journal of Cancer confirm that passive smoking is a risk factor for lung
Besides smoking, ban pan too - Mar 23, 2008
Merinews,Passive smoking to, which the smoker’s immediate family and close acquaintances are exposed, poses a greater hazard to a larger number.
Smokers face fostering ban - Mar 19, 2008
The Star,The move is part of a campaign to reduce the possible risk to children's health from passive smoking. Under proposed new rules being considered by Barnsley
Smoking parents damage health of kids - Mar 8, 2008
UK Parents Lounge,Martin Birchall, an Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon and professor at Bristol University, said, "Passive smoking at home, exposing children to smoke they
Heart Attack Rates Fall Following National Smoking Bans - Feb 26, 2008
Science Daily (press release)Passive smoking has been shown to increase the risk of coronary heart disease and the recent smoking ban is obviously having a beneficial effect on both
Rant about smoking ban lacks substance - Mar 5, 2008
Oxford Mail,He also provides his insight into the medical history of Derek Sherwood, who has recovered from throat cancer from passive smoking, opining that it could
Smoking 'making children ill' - Mar 8, 2008
TeleText,Dr Steve Ryan, of Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital, said problems such as bronchitis and ear infections are often linked to passive smoking.
Don't smoke around your kids - Mar 12, 2008
Tehran Times,...""Passive smoking at home, exposing children to smoke they cannot escape from, increases the risk of them getting ear disease, sticky runny noses and sore
Tobacco and oil pay for climate conference - Mar 2, 2008
Independent,The same group has tried to undermine the link between passive smoking and health problems and has accepted donations from a major tobacco company.
Drop in smoking illnesses welcomed - Mar 7, 2008
Irish Times,Dr Maurer said the move had been "recognised internationally as a pioneering step" to reduce heart illness caused by smoking and passive smoking.
Ramadoss' latest: You smoke, employer pays - Mar 20, 2008
Times of India,In yet another attempt to deter people from lighting up in public and reduce the risk of passive smoking, the Union Health Ministry is now planning to put
Encouraging kids to take a breath of fresh air - Mar 13, 2008
ScienceAlert,...“In Jordan about 50 per cent of parents and family members are smokers, so students are exposed to passive smoking,� she says, noting that this is a
Smoking ban reaches farther - Mar 14, 2008
NEWS.com.au,...would also be unable to light up within 30m of playgrounds under the bans, which aim to protect people - particularly children - from passive smoking.
Stub out smoking for the sake of your family - Mar 13, 2008
Scotsman,Passive smoking also has a negative impact on the health of both unborn babies and children and can increase the risk of low birth weight and premature
Give up smoking to have happier baby: study - Mar 13, 2008
Hindu,..."We know that children in later life suffer adverse effects from passive smoking in the womb, so it's not surprising to find subtle signs of behaviour
If Employee Smoke, Organization Have To Pay Hefty Fine, Says Ramadoss - Mar 21, 2008
TopNews,In order to fulfill its objective to discourage people from smoking in public and lessen the risk of passive smoking, the union health ministry has also
Smoking foster carers banned - Mar 19, 2008
The Star,Authorities across the country are concerned about the potential health impact of passive smoking on children. There are also fears about future legal
Smoking parents harming children - Mar 8, 2008
The Press AssociationDr Ryan said between a quarter and a third of those suffering from conditions such as chest infections and asthma were the victims of passive smoking.
Hard habit to break - Mar 12, 2008
Belfast Telegraph,I'm not convinced by the argument of passive smoking but I do understand why people like a smoke-free environment - when I go to my dad's house,
Ramadoss Promises Pictorial Warnings on Cigarette Packets by June 24 - Mar 22, 2008
News Locale,Youth Tobacco Survey, pointing out that passive smoking in public places has been reduced drastically from 49 percent to 40 percent between 2003 to 2006.
Heart docs highlight smoke ban effects - Feb 27, 2008
Irish Health,...“Cardiologists do not need to be convinced that smoking and passive smoking have an important impact on the rate of heart attacks.
Three taxi drivers have been fined for smoking in their cars. - Mar 1, 2008
BBC News,Stratford-upon-Avon District Council says the fines showed it was ready to take action to protect the public against the health impacts of passive smoking.
Uganda: Smoking in Public Remains Banned - Feb 28, 2008
AllAfrica.com,...of the law in the interests of public health and safety." According to World Health Organisation, passive smoking can cause untold damage to a person.
Smokers 'make their children ill' - Mar 8, 2008
BBC News,He said between a quarter and a third of those suffering from certain conditions such as chest infections and asthma were the victims of passive smoking.
Majority want smoking stubbed out on cruise ships - Mar 14, 2008
TravelMole,This lack of consistent regulations has left passengers baffled and at a higher risk of passive smoking, and 53% still thought cruise ships should not
Give up smoking and you'll have a healthier and happier baby - Mar 12, 2008
Daily Mail,Dr Pickett said: "We know that children in later life suffer adverse effects from passive smoking in the womb, so it's not surprising to find subtle signs
Smoking & drinking hazards - Mar 12, 2008
Central Chronicle,Passive smoking also adds to the risk. Nicotine in cigarettes and bidis concentrates in cervical secretions and its metabolites have been found in
Carers could face smoking ban - Mar 12, 2008
The Star,The move is part of a campaign to reduce the possible risk to children's health from passive smoking. Under proposed new rules being considered by Rotherham
£10 CIGS WILL SPARK BLACK MARKET BOOM - Mar 15, 2008
Sunday People,...for the price of cigarettes to hit £10, after it was revealed that 2000 children at a hospital are victims of passive smoking, sparked plenty of debate.
US Strikes Investment Deals With Abu Dhabi, Singapore Funds - Mar 21, 2008
World Bank Group,A national smoking ban has meanwhile cut passive smoking by almost 10 percent. The figures are part of the second-ever Global Youth Tobacco Survey,
German resistance to smoking bans proves tough - Mar 8, 2008
Austin American-Statesman,..."Legislation against passive smoking is now well accepted by the general population," he said. Barbara Geier, a spokeswoman for the German National Tourism
Payng lip service to no smoking issue - Mar 6, 2008
Independent Community Newspaper,Some 20 years ago in the United States, someone successfully sued a tobacco company over passive smoking, sending a shudder throughout the civilised first
WORKERS TARGETED BY HELP CAMPAIGN - Mar 12, 2008
Response Source (press release),As well as promoting tobacco-free lifestyles to young people, the campaign also highlights the dangers of passive smoking and supports the trend towards
Club fined for holding smoking lock-ins - Feb 29, 2008
Burnley Citizen,..."It is a serious matter because the dangers of passive smoking are very clear and if people are allowing smoking they are damaging their and others' health.
World Heart Federation Urges Geneva To Vote For Smoking Ban - Feb 28, 2008
Medical News Today (press release),Furthermore, there is overwhelming consensus among medical and scientific authorities that passive smoking is a major cause of disease in non-smokers,
'COLLEGE SCIENTISTS STOLE DNA FROM MY LITTLE BOY' - Feb 27, 2008
South Wales Evening Post,She branded the way a study into passive smoking was conducted as unethical. Cardiff University insisted it had not done anything wrong and that consent
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