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Opinion: Policy Consistency Key To Curb Tobacco Consumption - by Shantanu Guha Ray
The decision by the health ministry has raised eyebrows, primarily because it goes against the standard practice of encouraging research to get new insights.
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Canada To Print "Poison In Every Puff" On Individual Cigarettes
The policy seeks to reduce tobacco usage to less than five per cent by 2035. New laws also aim to strengthen health-related visual representations on cigarette packets.
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Health Warnings On Liquor Bottles
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to government authorities to ensure health warnings on liquor bottles like for tobacco products, saying the courts would not interfere in policy matters.
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US To Reduce Nicotine In Cigarettes To Non-Addictive Levels: Report
President Joe Biden's administration is set to announce a new policy requiring cigarette producers to reduce nicotine to non-addictive levels, US media reported Tuesday,a move that would deal a powerful blow to the tobacco industry.
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FDA Takes 'Historic' Step To Lower Nicotine In Cigarettes
According to the notice, an evaluation of one possible policy scenario found a nicotine standard could save 8 million lives by the end of the century
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A New Study Finds, Vaping Among Teens May Lead To Smoking
A British study into smoking and e-cigarette use among UK teenagers has produced mixed results. It prompts the scientists to caution against altering policy decisions or public health advice until evidence becomes clearer. There may be evidence e-cigarettes could be leading UK teenagers to try tobacco smoking.
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85 Percent Tobacco Warning: No Ambiguity In Policy, Says Government
Slamming the decision of tobacco manufacturers to halt production, the Centre today hardened its stand on the implementation of larger pictorial warnings on such products, saying it will take all the necessary steps to curb tobacco use in the country.
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Australia Welcomes Plain Cigarette Packaging 'Win'
An Australian law requiring cigarettes to be sold in plain packaging has received a boost after an international tribunal said it would not hear a tobacco company's legal challenge.
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E-Cigarette Advertisements Trigger Use in Young Adults
Exposure to e-cigarette advertisements may enhance curiosity and usage among young adults, says a study.
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US Wants Stronger Regulations for E-Cigarettes
In a comprehensive set of policies announced on Monday, the AAP has stressed the need to protect youngsters from ill-effects of tobacco and nicotine.
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France, Land of Gauloises, Eyes 'no-brand' Cigarettes
France is considering a move to brandless packets to curb smoking, instituting one of the world's toughest anti-tobacco policies in the home of chain-smoking singer Serge Gainsbourg and no-filter Gauloises cigarettes.
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Experts Suggest Increased Taxation of Tobacco Products
Experts Thursday advocated increased taxation of tobacco products as one of the principal ways to reduce their consumption.Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) president Srinath Reddy said at a press conference here: "We want a taxation policy which...
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India to Host Conference on Tobacco Epidemic
Experts from across the world will come together in the national capital to discuss a way forward for a cohesive policy environment to promote public health by reducing current tobacco use prevalence.The international conference organised by the Public...
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World No Tobacco Day: 10 big facts
On May 31 each year, the World Health Organisation celebrates World No Tobacco Day to highlight health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce consumption.
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Opinion: Policy Consistency Key To Curb Tobacco Consumption - by Shantanu Guha Ray
The decision by the health ministry has raised eyebrows, primarily because it goes against the standard practice of encouraging research to get new insights.
-
Canada To Print "Poison In Every Puff" On Individual Cigarettes
The policy seeks to reduce tobacco usage to less than five per cent by 2035. New laws also aim to strengthen health-related visual representations on cigarette packets.
-
Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Health Warnings On Liquor Bottles
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to government authorities to ensure health warnings on liquor bottles like for tobacco products, saying the courts would not interfere in policy matters.
-
US To Reduce Nicotine In Cigarettes To Non-Addictive Levels: Report
President Joe Biden's administration is set to announce a new policy requiring cigarette producers to reduce nicotine to non-addictive levels, US media reported Tuesday,a move that would deal a powerful blow to the tobacco industry.
-
FDA Takes 'Historic' Step To Lower Nicotine In Cigarettes
According to the notice, an evaluation of one possible policy scenario found a nicotine standard could save 8 million lives by the end of the century
-
A New Study Finds, Vaping Among Teens May Lead To Smoking
A British study into smoking and e-cigarette use among UK teenagers has produced mixed results. It prompts the scientists to caution against altering policy decisions or public health advice until evidence becomes clearer. There may be evidence e-cigarettes could be leading UK teenagers to try tobacco smoking.
-
85 Percent Tobacco Warning: No Ambiguity In Policy, Says Government
Slamming the decision of tobacco manufacturers to halt production, the Centre today hardened its stand on the implementation of larger pictorial warnings on such products, saying it will take all the necessary steps to curb tobacco use in the country.
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Australia Welcomes Plain Cigarette Packaging 'Win'
An Australian law requiring cigarettes to be sold in plain packaging has received a boost after an international tribunal said it would not hear a tobacco company's legal challenge.
-
E-Cigarette Advertisements Trigger Use in Young Adults
Exposure to e-cigarette advertisements may enhance curiosity and usage among young adults, says a study.
-
US Wants Stronger Regulations for E-Cigarettes
In a comprehensive set of policies announced on Monday, the AAP has stressed the need to protect youngsters from ill-effects of tobacco and nicotine.
-
France, Land of Gauloises, Eyes 'no-brand' Cigarettes
France is considering a move to brandless packets to curb smoking, instituting one of the world's toughest anti-tobacco policies in the home of chain-smoking singer Serge Gainsbourg and no-filter Gauloises cigarettes.
-
Experts Suggest Increased Taxation of Tobacco Products
Experts Thursday advocated increased taxation of tobacco products as one of the principal ways to reduce their consumption.Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) president Srinath Reddy said at a press conference here: "We want a taxation policy which...
-
India to Host Conference on Tobacco Epidemic
Experts from across the world will come together in the national capital to discuss a way forward for a cohesive policy environment to promote public health by reducing current tobacco use prevalence.The international conference organised by the Public...
-
World No Tobacco Day: 10 big facts
On May 31 each year, the World Health Organisation celebrates World No Tobacco Day to highlight health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce consumption.
