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Tobacco Free Press - Table of Contents
October 2007

Professor studies costs of secondhand smoke exposure on children
Mother’s smoking is to blame for up to 90% of cot deaths
UC study uncovers tobacco industry efforts to undermine secondhand smoke link to cardiovascular disease
Major study reveals levels of carbon monoxide pollution across Europe
UK: Secondhand smoke exposure down 95%
A Case for Smoke Free Housing
"Sabemos: Por respeto—Aquí no se fuma: Community Outreach Tool Kit”

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On-screen smoking in movies linked to young adult smoking behavior
First puff can turn kids into smokers: Study
UGA study: Youth exposed to smokeless tobacco ads despite settlement
State anti-tobacco advertising and smoking outcomes by gender and race/ethnicity
New report: Teen cigarette smoking linked to brain damage, alcohol and illegal drug use, mental illness
Retailers following teen tobacco laws
The smoke is small, but not the risk
A day in the life of American adolescents: Substance use facts
Tobacco-Free Kids applauds Tyra Banks for exposing the ugly truth about smoking

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Smoking cessation programs should be tailored to age
Spouses often mirror each other’s health habits
Nicotine replacement and behavioral therapy for smoking cessation in pregnancy
Healthcare provider smoking cessation advice among US worker groups
Rat study gets at root of nicotine addiction
Washington Tobacco Quit Line approaching 100,000th call
BMJ Group, United Health Foundation publish smoking cessation guidelines

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Ohio sells $5.05 billion of tobacco settlement bonds
High court rejects industry appeal in historic tobacco case
Critics question objectivity of government lung-scan study
Alberta, Ontario should lead remaining provinces in tobacco industry lawsuits

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House leaders hope to rescue health bill
Bush vetoes child health insurance plan
Tobacco companies win in SCHIP fight, for now
Wisconsin legislature delivers victory for kids and taxpayers by increasing cigarette tax, tobacco prevention funding
New report: Increasing Oregon’s cigarette tax will reduce smoking, save lives
Cigarette companies burning through millions to defeat Measure 50
Maryland Governor says doubling cigarette tax will improve health, cut deficit
Iowa: Sales drop follows cigarette tax increase

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New study shows smoking increases risk of psoriasis
Smoking not associated with more advanced, aggressive forms of breast cancer
Risk of spontaneous abortion in women with childhood exposure to parental cigarette smoke
Cigarette smoking may accelerate disability in multiple sclerosis
As waterpipe smoking of tobacco increases, evidence suggests that it is not a safe alternative
Impact of corrective health information on consumers’ perceptions of “reduced exposure” tobacco products

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CDC releases 2006 state-specific adult smoking rates
Community guide recommendations and state-level tobacco control programs: 1999-2004
Zagat releases 2008 America’s top restaurants survey
Progress in tobacco control in 30 European countries, 2005-2007
Wales: Smoking deaths fall as ban hits six months
Australia: Smoking bans encourage smokers to give up
Smokers ‘should have alternative for hit of nicotine’
Adult recall of tobacco advertising on the Internet

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Best practices for comprehensive tobacco control programs—2007
ANR Foundation releases quarterly update to lists and maps of smokefree states
The Tobacco Cessation Leadership Network offers Bring Everyone Along
Tobacco Education Clearinghouse of California offers field-tested LGBT materials

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