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WHO’s ‘3 by 35’ initiative targets tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks
05 Jul 2025 05:32 GMT
… health coverage.
India has implemented tobacco taxation under the GST framework … cigarettes and select products. However, bidis (smoked by low-income groups) and smokeless tobacco … (SLT) (used by over two-thirds of tobacco users) …
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The Power of Storytelling: Amplifying Voices on Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa
04 Jul 2025 17:55 GMT
… out of the smoke of cigarettes compared to heated tobacco products,” said Dr … first-hand the dangers of cigarette smoking.
For over a decade, he … to quit smoking, finding himself repeatedly drawn back to cigarettes despite his …
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WHO calls for tax hikes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks
04 Jul 2025 17:52 GMT
… added.
Research shows that tobacco taxes help reduce smoking rates, especially in … longer be enough to get smokers in small, wealthy countries to … considering raising taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products across the bloc …
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Smoking near the Eiffel Tower could now cost you under France’s new ban
04 Jul 2025 17:51 GMT
The image of a cigarette-smoking Parisian strolling along the … France’s health ministry says tobacco must disappear from places where … to ignore. In 2021, tobacco was the leading cause of … , according to health data. Tobacco was responsible for an estimated …
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Greece passes law to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children
04 Jul 2025 14:23 GMT
… to protect children from smoking and alcohol by enacting … rules for sales, banning smoking in certain public places, … buying alcohol and tobacco products, including cigarettes and vapes, with … to minors.
Smoking bans
Both smoking and tobacco sales are now …
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$11M fine for North Okanagan man caught with 1.5 million illegal cigarettes
04 Jul 2025 13:39 GMT
… 155 master cases of unstamped cigarettes. Each master case contained … tobacco seized.
"There were 25 master cases of Canadian Light cigarettes … 155 master cases of cigarettes plus 46 loose cartons, … Smokes Canada and sell for $50 a carton of 200 cigarettes …
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Illegal Cigarette Trade Is Turning UK High Streets Into Crime Hubs, Experts Warn
04 Jul 2025 13:23 GMT
… week, they repeatedly witnessed counterfeit tobacco being sold in mini-marts … effort to curb illegal tobacco sales.
'Legal tobacco products in the … a Smoke-free Country?
Currently, the UK has not completely banned cigarettes …
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Global health officials urge countries to raise ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks
04 Jul 2025 12:31 GMT
… added.
Research indicates tobacco taxes help reduce smoking rates, particularly in lower … the Netherlands raised tobacco taxes last year, many Dutch smokers simply started … considering raising taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products across the bloc …
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Tobacco industry targets LGBTQ communities
04 Jul 2025 11:04 GMT
… lesbian, gay or bisexual adults smoke cigarettes at a rate of 15 … Heart Network and its tobacco cessation partners urge smokers to call the … bcarnright@heartnetwork.org.
Brielle Carnright
Tobacco Project Coordinator
The Heart Network …
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July 4 Marks Four-Year Return of Atlantic City Casino Smoking
04 Jul 2025 10:12 GMT
… smoking loophole afforded to the nine resorts down the shore.
Cigarette … and cigar smoking remains permitted inside … of the space for tobacco use. The law does … systems for the smoking area.
Smoking Importance Questioned
Various …