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Tobacco Free Press - Table of Contents
March 2008

Parents ignore risks of exposure to secondhand smoke for children, study shows
Secondhand smoke hikes tots' risk of heart disease
Airing out the car won't remove smoking hazards
Mets to make Shea Stadium smoke-free for final season
Bristol smoking ban irks some
Blumenthal: Casino can be made smokeless
Tobacco use, secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy, may threaten health of women and children
CDC’s Office of Smoking and Health launches the Evaluation Toolkit for Smoke-Free Policies
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Under the radar: Smokeless tobacco advertising in magazines with substantial youth readership
Understanding teen attitudes critical to quit message
Computerized program helps teens quit smoking
Bill bans lighting up in public if under 19
Child nicotine patches approved
Tobacco warning for India's young
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Life expectancy tied to education
Nicotine dependence in schizophrenia: Prevalence, mechanisms, and implications for treatment
'Robbed' of the right to smoke
Focus groups address tobacco use among African American males
Among Americans, smoking decreases as income increases
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Misperceptions about smoking cessation aids may hinder smokers from using effective treatment for quitting
Telling smokers "age" of lungs helps them quit
Quitting smoking -- it's never too late
Quitting smoking in pregnancy boosts chances of easygoing child
Young mothers don't kick habit long
$17 million Tobacco Free Florida campaign ignites statewide
Free nicotine patches and coaching offered
DOD anti-tobacco campaign invades military markets
The National Alliance for Tobacco Cessation has launched their Ex Campaign
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Bar owners vow to keep 'theater nights'
Assembly says light ‘em up; kills smoking ban
Smoking ban proponents and opponents gear up for April 8
House health subcommittee acts to protect kids and save lives by approving bill to regulate tobacco products
Smoking ban will go to committee
Washington State helps low-income residents quit smoking
Ont. joins growing group of provinces pursuing ban on smoking in cars with kids
Quebec regulations will blunt tobacco marketing, end unit sales of cigarillos
Reader survey - tobacco sales
Call to restrict smoking scenes British anti-smoking group
Warning pics will change every year
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House passes budget that includes cigarette tax increase
Health groups launch ad campaign supporting 93-cent increase in SC cigarette tax
Ore. governor to renew push for cigarette tax increase
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Nicotine poisoning common in tobacco workers
Altria expects growth in Marlboro brand, smokeless products after international unit spinoff
Cuba says cigar sales increase 7 pct in 2007
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Smoking and high blood pressure: Double blow for bleeding stroke risk
Depression, anxiety are linked to obesity, unhealthy habits
Gastroesophageal cancer risk increased in Scandinavian moist snuff users
Can cancer causing compounds be cut from tobacco? Gene 'knockout' floors tobacco carcinogen
Nicotine and type 2 diabetes
NHS Choices launches interactive smoking calculator
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Announcing Smoke-free policies: Establishing a smoke-free ordinance to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke in indoor worksites and public places—an action guide
Earth Day—Tobacco control guide
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