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Global smoking rates fall for first time, but rise for kids, Africa

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Smoking rates have declined globally for the first time on record, according to a new report on tobacco use from a public health campaign group and U.S.…

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U.S. FDA pushes ahead with move to ban menthol cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a long-awaited proposal to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, a major victory for anti-smoking advocates but one that could face stiff opposition…

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Barcelona bans cigarettes on the beach

Barcelona beachgoers will no longer have to contend with cigarette butts or passive smoke starting in July when Spain's second largest city will ban smoking on all its beaches, the…

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EXPLAINER-How will New Zealand’s lifetime ban on cigarette sales work?

Dec 9 (Reuters) - New Zealand on Thursday said it will ban young people from buying cigarettes for life, one of the toughest approaches in the world to curbing smoking…

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New Zealand to ban cigarette sales for future generations

Dec 9 (Reuters) - New Zealand plans to ban young people from ever buying cigarettes in their lifetime in one of the world's toughest crackdowns on the tobacco industry, arguing…

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One in five Maltese smokes daily, Eurostat finds

Almost one in five Maltese persons smoked daily, a Eurostat study has found. The prevalence of Maltese smokers is slightly above the European Union average. In 2019, 18.4% of the…

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Smokers face greater risk to end up in hospital with Covid-19, research finds

Smokers have a greater probability of being hospitalised with Covid-19 and to eventually die from the disease, according to Biobank data from a study carried out in the United Kingdom.…

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Young lured to tobacco addiction via e-cigarettes – WHO

GENEVA, July 27 (Reuters) - The tobacco industry's sleek marketing is attracting youngsters to e-cigarettes which can lead to tobacco addiction, despite claims by some executives that they aim to…

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Group of UK lawmakers call for raising age of sale of cigarettes to 21

A group of British members of parliament has called on the UK government to consider raising the age of sale of cigarettes to 21 from 18 to end the "tobacco…

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Smoking rose during pandemic specially among women – IEO

Cigarette smoking rose during the COVID-19 pandemic especially among women, the European Oncology Institute said ahead of World Anti-Tobacco Day on May 31. "During the first phase of the pandemic…

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Commit to Quit – WHO launches campaign to help people quit smoking

WHO launched a year-long global campaign for World No Tobacco Day 2021 - “Commit to Quit." The new WHO Quit Challenge on WhatsApp and publication “More than 100 reasons to quit tobacco" are being…

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WHO appeals for end of exploitation of children and young people by the tobacco industry

On World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization is launched a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them to the tobacco industry tactics used to hook…

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Study finds smokers at nearly the double the risk of severe Covid-19

Smokers and former smokers, including e-cigarette users, have a significantly greater risk of developing severe cases of Covid-19 and dying from the illness than their non-smoking counterparts, according to a…

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UN report finds smoking and drinking link to recreational drug use by young people

The use of alcohol and tobacco by young people and children is closely linked to the use of illicit drugs, a UN-backed narcotics control body warned. The International Narcotics Control…

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WHO reports that for the first time male smoking rates stalled

For years, declines in tobacco use were driven mostly by women and girls. The UN health organization welcomed governments' successful efforts to decrease smoking among men and boys. The number…

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6.2 million middle and high school American students used tobacco products in 2019

About 6.2 million U.S. middle and high school students were current (past 30-day) users of some type of tobacco product in 2019, according to new National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS)…

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Austria bans smoking in bars and restaurants

Austria banned smoking in bars and restaurants on Friday, bringing the country's laws into line with most other European nations. Smokers who break the ban will have to pay €1,000,…

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Russia bans smoking on apartment balconies

The Russian emergencies ministry announced that smoking on the balconies of apartment blocks would be banned under new fire regulations. Under the new rules, "open fire" is prohibited on apartment…

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Vaping could be a ‘ticking time bomb’, British Chief Medical Officer warns

England's chief medical officer has raised fears that vaping is “a ticking time bomb” which could do long-term harm, amid growing concern about the safety of e-cigarettes. Prof Dame Sally…

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Venice considering going smoke-free

Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro has mooted the idea of making the lagoon city smoke-free. For now, Brugnaro is thinking of smoke-free zones in the biggest tourist areas. The ban would…

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Pledge to end smoking in England by 2030

The British government is pledging to end smoking in England by 2030 as part of a range of measures to tackle the causes of preventable ill health. Promoting physical activity,…

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New York raises smoking age to 21

A bill designed to boost the legal age to buy tobacco and e-cigarette products in New York state was signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The legislation raises the smoking age from 18…

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Obesity tops smoking as main cause of cancers in the UK

According to a study that has just been released by Cancer Research UK obesity now causes more cases of four common cancers in the UK than smoking. Despite that,…

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Total smoking ban in U.S. Disney parks

No more smoking, vaping and also large strollers is going to be allowed in Disney’s theme parks in California and Florida starting this coming May. The restrictions are designed, in…

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