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June 2011 Tobacco Control in the News
UK Smokefree Law Still Widely Supported Four Years Later
June 30, 2011 - Four years ago, England introduced its smokefree legislation, making it illegal to smoke in all enclosed public spaces and workplaces. Read more.
Stanford Medical School Study Finds Predatory Advertising for Menthol Cigarettes
June 30, 2011 - A recent Stanford School of Medicine shows that tobacco companies increased advertising while lowering prices of menthol cigarettes in stores near California high schools with a higher percentage of African-American students. Read more.
Quitline Calls Spike Following Announcement of New Cigarette Warning Labels
June 28, 2011 - Smokers nationwide have flooded smoking quitlines with calls since the announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that cigarette packs must carry labels with nine new graphic photos beginning in Fall 2012. Read more.
Tobacco Sales to Minors at Record Low
June 28, 2011 - Tobacco sales to minors fell to an all-time low in 2010 after increasing in 2009, according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Read more.
FDA to Review the Public Health Impact of Menthol Cigarettes
June 27, 2011 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an independent review of research on the public health impact of menthol cigarettes. Read more.
Obama Administration Expands Medicaid Coverage for Tobacco Cessation Services
June 27, 2011 - On Friday June 24, 2011, the Obama Administration took critical steps to help smokers quit by announcing expanded Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will allow states to receive federal funding to offer telephone quitline services for Medicaid beneficiaries. Read more.
Prostate Cancer More Aggressive in Men Who Smoke
June 24, 2011 - Men with prostate cancer who are cigarette smokers at the time of their diagnosis are much more likely to die of the disease or experience a recurrence than non-smokers, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Read more.
Parents with Children in Surgery More Motivated to Quit Smoking
June 24, 2011 - Parents who smoke are more likely to attempt to quit during the time of their child’s surgery, but they are not more likely to succeed, according to a study published in Anesthesiology. Read more.
Second Anniversary of the Tobacco Control Act
June 22, 2011 - Today is the two year anniversary of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act). Read more.
Smokers Nationwide Wanted for a Free Online Smoking Cessation Study
June 22, 2011 - The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is launching a new online study called “WebQuit” to help people quit smoking. Participation is free to adult smokers nationwide who meet the eligibility requirements. Read more.
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UK Quit Smoking Campaigns Come Under Fire
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Many Americans Support Lower Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
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To Keep Research Funding, Texas Universities Consider Tobacco Ban
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Smoke Free Areas Outside Bars Could Stamp Out “Social Smoking”
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