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The XIII Smokeless Week will take place between the 24th and 31st of May The enforcement of Law 42/2010, which extends the smoking ban to public places, has accompanied a progressive reduction in the percentage of smokers (from 40.3% to 35.3%) and in consumption amongst the working population. This decline applies to men and women of all ages and occupations. SINC A pioneering study, carried out by the Society of Prevention of Ibermutuamur (accidents and diseases mutual insurance for...
For more than three decades, researchers have warned of the potential health risks associated with exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), especially among children whose parents smoke. Now a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Arizona reports that those health risks persist well beyond childhood, independent of whether or not those individuals end up becoming smokers later in life. The study will be presented at the ATS 2012 International Conference in San...
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Nataanii Hatathlie of Kirtland, NM As Youth Advocate of the Year --Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally-- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nataanii Hatathlie, 18, of Kirtland, New Mexico, has been named the Western Region Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for his leadership in the fight against tobacco. Nataanii is being honored at a gala in the nation's capital on Thursday...
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will present Dr. Howard Koh, the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health, and Nicola Roxon, Australia's Attorney-General and former Health Minister, with its highest honor, the Champion Award, for their tireless and innovative efforts to reduce tobacco use and stop the tobacco industry from addicting a new generation of smokers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) The two...
--Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally-- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Judy Hou, 18, of Midlothian, Virginia, has been named the Southern Region Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for her leadership in the fight against tobacco. Judy is being honored at a gala in the nation's capital on Thursday (May 17) along with a national winner, three other regional winners and a group winner. (Logo:...
--Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally-- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gabe Glissmeyer, 18, of Salt Lake City, Utah, has been named the National Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for his leadership in the fight against tobacco. Gabe is being honored at a gala in the nation's capital on Thursday (May 17) along with four U.S. regional winners and a group winner. (Logo:...
--Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally-- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jordenne McKay, 18, of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, has been named the Central Region Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for her leadership in the fight against tobacco. Jordenne is being honored at a gala in the nation's capital on Thursday (May 17) along with a national winner, three other regional winners and a group winner. (Logo:...
--Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally-- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hattie Simon, 16, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has been named the Eastern Region Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for her leadership in the fight against tobacco. Hattie is being honored at a gala in the nation's capital on Thursday (May 17) along with a national winner, three other regional winners and a group winner. (Logo:...
--Leadership in Fight Against Tobacco Recognized Nationally-- WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Members of Reality Check, New York's teen-led tobacco prevention organization, have been named Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for their leadership in the fight against tobacco. The group is being honored with the national group award at a gala in the nation's capital on Thursday (May 17) along with a national winner and four regional...
Most asthmatic youths are exposed to tobacco smoke and suffer array of health problems Despite longstanding recommendations for children with asthma to avoid tobacco smoke, many youths are still exposed to secondhand smoke and their health suffers because of it, according to a study to be presented Tuesday, May 1, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Boston. "National asthma guidelines have advised avoidance of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) for patients with...
