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Will Governments Firewall Public Health From Tobacco Industry's Lies And Deceptive Tactics?
03 Jul 2025 20:41 GMT
… adoption, implementation and enforcement of
effective tobacco control measures. It states that … a century of tobacco industry interference in
public health policy and … obstructing public health efforts to protect
people from tobacco. Tobacco industries sell …
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New taxes take effect with start of fiscal year in Illinois
03 Jul 2025 19:02 GMT
… , the wholesale tax on tobacco products has risen from 36% … families' struggles.
In health news, Illinois confirmed its first …
The Department of Public Health advises residents to prevent mosquito … a gas tax hike takes effect Tuesday; and roadside safety …
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AI-powered research aims to protect young adults from tobacco addiction
03 Jul 2025 18:36 GMT
… to a lifetime of tobacco addiction. University of Florida … are exposed to tobacco ads or believe tobacco relieves stress … of their development when lifelong health behaviors are being shaped.” … the long-term effects of tobacco use.
“Tobacco use among youth …
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WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%
03 Jul 2025 17:56 GMT
… agreements that restrict tobacco tax increases can undermine national health goals. WHO … exemptions to support effective tobacco control and protect public health.
Strong collaboration is …
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New Mississippi Laws: Direct Wine Shipments, Community Health Worker Program and More
03 Jul 2025 17:35 GMT
… new laws that took effect in Mississippi on July … .
New Community Health Worker Program
Community health workers are residents … licensed doctor. Having community health professionals helps bridge the … of Revenue to sell tobacco products in Mississippi under …
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Why is WHO urging countries to implement a 50% price hike on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco?
03 Jul 2025 16:40 GMT
… controlling the health problems?
Chronic public health problems like … consumption of products like tobacco, alcohol and sugary beverages … assistant-director general of health promotion and disease prevention … well as long-term effects in consumers. Drinking …
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WHO Launches Global Push For 50% Tax Hike On Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks
03 Jul 2025 16:35 GMT
… tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health … shield unhealthy industries, particularly tobacco, hampering public health goals. They called on … -reliant health systems and sought WHO’s support in designing effective fiscal …
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WHO Urges Nigeria: Raise Prices On Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco By 50% To Save Lives
03 Jul 2025 15:57 GMT
… that restrict tobacco tax increases can further undermine national health goals. WHO … exemptions to support effective tobacco control and protect public health.
Strong collaboration is …
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WHO’s “3 to 35” Initiative to Raise Health Taxes by 50% by 2035
03 Jul 2025 15:28 GMT
… initiative involves increasing prices on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by … organization emphasizes that health taxes are among the most effective tools that … , 140 countries have already increased tobacco taxes, resulting in price increases …
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UK cans alcohol ad restrictions plan, proposes “mandatory” health-warning labels
03 Jul 2025 15:21 GMT
… in “mandatory” nutritional and health warning labels.
Last week … consistent nutritional information and health warning messages”.
Having … that ignores the most effective ways to prevent alcohol … like the Khan Review for tobacco – to cut through industry …