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· Health/Science
International:
· USA
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Poll says increased tax a big motivator to quit smoking |
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Source:Radio Iowa,2008-01-18
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A coalition of groups that successfully lobbied for a state cigarette tax increase has released a survey that shows the increase is responsible for over 50-percent of the people who have tried to stop smoking this year. Sandra Quilty of Iowans for Wellness & Prevention says the poll found 65-percent of smokers are trying to quit.
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· Teen smoking
International:
· USA
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Group says Iowa doing better in tobacco prevention spending |
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Source:Radio Iowa,2008-01-15
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The "Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids" says its national survey shows Iowa is one of the most improved states in funding programs to protect kids from tobacco. Aaron Doeppers, the midwest director of the organization, says Iowa ranks 18th in the country, which he says puts the state well toward the top and is a big improvement from 2006 when the state ranked in the middle.
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· Others
International:
· USA
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Quitting smoking often requires a team |
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Source:rapidcityjournal.com,2008-01-12
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If your New Year�s resolution involves kicking a tobacco habit, don�t go it alone, says a spokeswoman for the South Dakota Department of Health.
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Categories:
· Tobacco control
International:
· USA
USA:
· Michigan
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GVSU not following county smoking ban |
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Source:Muskegon Chronicle,2008-01-08
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Grand Valley State University administrators say they don't have to follow a new countywide workplace smoking ban.
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International:
· USA
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Calls from smokers lighting up hotline |
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Source:Commercial Appeal,2007-12-24
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A hotline set up to help people quit smoking has been flooded with calls since the state increased its cigarette tax and banned smoking in most public places, officials said Friday.
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