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We bring you an overview of the survey conducted by an Indian institute which reveals how teens have become the top vouchers of tobacco products, read on.
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The increase in tobacco-related disease and death has been outpaced by the increase in industry profits.
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Predominant guidelines worldwide recommend NRT for pregnant women who have been unable to quit smoking without medication.
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The survey showed that over 52 percent teenagers believed that smoking helps increase concentration levels.
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A key finding was that increasing integration into the social network was a significant predictor of subsequent abstinence, researchers said.
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The study only looked at smoking initiation related to e-cigarettes and not the possible impact of e-cigarettes on smoking cessation.
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Second-hand smoke is harmful to children and babies as well and can exacerbate the onset of sudden unexplained death in infants (SUDI), bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma.
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In addition to finding that current smokers were 20 percent more likely to quit smoking when pack prices went up by a dollar, researchers showed that there was a three per cent overall reduction in smoking risk.
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The latest WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic found that 4.7 billion people--63 per cent of world's population--are covered by policies such as strong graphic warnings, smoke-free public places or other measures.
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WHO data reveals tobacco use kills more than 7 million people every year and costs households and governments over US$ 1.4 trillion through healthcare expenditure and lost productivity.
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Taking action, authorities have fined more than 2,250 people and collected close to 2 lakh rupees as fine for using tobacco at public places in the state.
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The calculation includes both the direct costs of treating tobacco-related illness and the indirect costs such as lost work productivity.
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As per the laws, anyone seen smoking within 10 metres of these visitor facilities will have to pay a fine of 243 Australian dollars ($185).
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Nadda also said WHO FCTC rules are the strongest tool to curb the tobacco use in the world.
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The graphic images motivated smokers to think more deeply about their habit and the risks associated with smoking.
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