The House has approved legislation that for the first time would give the government powers to regulate tobacco products. The 298-112 was a significant victory for anti-smoking groups that have long ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are pushing to ease proposed government regulations for companies that sell e-cigarettes and other new tobacco products, a move that Democrats charge could lead to ...
Kentucky would cut funding for tobacco cessation over the next two years under the state budget approved Thursday by the House, prompting public health advocates to urge the Senate to change course.
The Cincinnati Enquirer: Ohio House approves higher fines for selling tobacco to minors
A month after House Republicans voted to block cities' tobacco restrictions, lawmakers OK'd heftier fines for stores that repeatedly sell tobacco to minors. The Ohio House of Representatives passed ...
Tobacco fact sheet from WHO providing key facts and information on surveillance, second-hand smoke, quitting, picture warnings, ad bans, taxes, WHO response.
WHO/Europe has today published 10 new factsheets on tobacco, revealing that the Region – covering 53 countries across Europe and Central Asia – is on course to maintain its status as having the world’s highest tobacco use prevalence by 2030, with particularly concerning trends among women and young people.
Tobacco use is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cancer, lung disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is one of the major causes of death and disease in India and accounts for nearly 1.35 million deaths every year. India is also the second largest consumer and producer of tobacco. A variety of tobacco products are available at very low prices in the country ...