Tobacco and smoking in the news
17/05/2012 Majority of adults think children should be protected from tobacco marketing
Most adults think children should be protected from marketing by tobacco companies, according to a new study.
More...02/05/2012 Apartment residents frequently exposed to second-hand smoke
People who live in apartments are often subjected to neighbours’ tobacco smoke, according to a new study.
More...25/04/2012 Ireland plans to ban smoking in some public places
The Irish government is considering banning smoking in parks and on beaches.
More...16/04/2012 Menthol cigarettes could increase risk of stroke
A new study suggests that people who smoke menthol cigarettes are more likely to have a stroke than non-menthol tobacco smokers.
More...03/04/2012 Tobacco companies in USA told to detail harmful substances
Tobacco companies in the USA will have to inform the public about all the harmful substances they place in their products.
More...27/03/2012 Study finds girls more affected by secondhand smoke than boys
The negative health effects associated with exposure to secondhand smoke at a young age could impact upon girls more than boys.
More...14/03/2012 Developments in the campaign for plain packaging
The debate surrounding plain packaging for cigarettes has intensified this week after a key event in the European Parliament.
More...29/02/2012 EU should adopt plain packaging to discourage young smokers
Plain packaging should be introduced in Europe to reduce the appeal of smoking among adolescents, according to public health experts and tobacco control groups.
More...21/02/2012 Smoking ban in pub gardens could help smokers quit
Banning smokers outside bars and pubs could improve public health according to new research.
More...14/02/2012 Public bans mean smokers also light up less at home
Smoking bans in public places don’t drive smokers to smoke more at home, but instead prompt them to impose their own restrictions, according to a European study.
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