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Can the nation kick the habit?

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Is there now a hardcore group of smokers who just won't or can't quit? Robert West comments.
Date:
15/01/2013

Spreading message to help young stub out

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A new advice and support service aimed at young smokers
Date:
11/01/2013

CBE for work in tobacco fight

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Professor John Britton has been recognised for work in the tobacco fight
Date:
02/01/2013

Meningitis risk from parents who smoke

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Dr Rachael Murray, UKCTCS at the Univerisity of Nottingham comments on recent study findings of the harm smoking can cause during pregnancy
Date:
10/12/2012

Tobacco smuggling in Bulgaria

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Tobacco firms use cigarette smuggling to their advantage in Bulgaria research finds
Date:
26/11/2012

Companies count cost of smoking

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A recent study reveals that smokers are costing the UK economy £1.4 billion in sick leave per year
Date:
05/11/2012

Pro-smoking smartphone apps

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Researchers fear apps are a new way for tobacco companies to exploit loopholes in restrictions on their marketing activities
Date:
05/11/2012

Will Smoking Ever Be Safe?

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The tobacco industry has spent millions in pursuit of its Holy Grail - the cancer-free cigarette. But even if they succeed, smokers might not like it.
Date:
03/09/2012

Tobacco firms target young girls

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Tobacco companies avoid advertising bans by targeting young girls with sophisticated marketing ploys
Date:
09/07/2012

Better health following smoking ban

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Smoking ban leads to better health and drop in heart attacks. Fewer children admitted to hospital.
Date:
02/07/2012
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