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Wirral stores take part in new quit-smoking drive - Wirral Globe 30th December 2009
"A Government drive to reduce tobacco related illness will see selected Asda stores across Wirral providing 500 free "Quit Kits" to help people stop smoking in the New Year.
The initiative is part of the Department of Health’s New Year quit campaign called "Right Tools For The Job" launched this week after new research that shows almost half of smokers in England have resolved to quit in 2010. "
Awards for Sefton's smoking advisers - Liverpool Echo 2nd November 2009
"SEFTON’S stop smoking advisers have been recognised for their accomplishments during the past 10 years.
Four members of NHS Sefton’s SUPPORT stop smoking team, based at Litherland Town Hall Health Centre, received long service certificates at a special event at the House of Commons marking a decade of stop smoking services."
Pregnant smokers lie about habit - BBC Health News 31st October 2009
"Nearly a fifth of women who smoke while pregnant lie about their habit to health professionals, a study has said.
Researchers at Glasgow University believe official figures underestimate the number of pregnant smokers by 17%. "
Alcohol worse than ecstasy - drugs chief - The Guardian 29th October 2009
"Alcohol and tobacco are more harmful than many illegal drugs, including LSD, ecstasy and cannabis, according to a paper from a drugs expert.
Professor David Nutt, chairman of the government's advisory committee on the misuse of drugs, criticised politicians for "distorting" and "devaluing" the research evidence in the debate over illicit drugs."
Alcohol more dangerous than LSD, says drug adviser - The Independent 29th October 2009
"The Government's chief drug adviser sparked controversy today by claiming ecstasy, LSD and cannabis are less dangerous than both alcohol and cigarettes.
Professor David Nutt, chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, attacked the decision to make cannabis a class B drug. "
LSD less dangerous than alcohol, says government's drug adviser - The Times 29th October 2009
"The Government’s chief drug adviser has suggested that Ecstasy, LSD and cannabis are less dangerous than both alcohol and cigarettes.
David Nutt, chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, attacked the decision to make cannabis a Class B drug. He accused the former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, who reclassified the drug, of “distorting and devaluing” scientific research. "
Respiragene test for smokers could prove misleading or even risky - The Times 24th October 2009
"Most of us know somebody who has defied a packet-a-day habit to live to a ripe old age. As it is probable that genetic factors help to explain why some smokers avoid lung cancer, it is easy to understand the appeal of the Respiragene test."
Alcohol is worse than cigarettes - The Guardian 19th October 2009
"Drink-related disease has reached epidemic levels. We acted on tobacco, now we must act on this"
Cumbria health chief praises MPs over cigarette display vote - Carlisle News & Star 15th October 2009
"Cumbria's public health boss has congratulated MPs for backing moves to end the display of cigarettes in shops and to ban vending machines.
On Monday, as part of the Health Bill 2009, they voted to ban tobacco advertising at the point of sale, meaning vendors will have to keep cigarette products out of sight."
Smoking ban reduces risk of heart attacks in non smokers, finds major U.S. study - Daily Mail 15th October 2009
"Bans on smoking in restaurants and bars reduces the risk of heart attacks among non smokers, according to hard hitting report.
The research, by the U.S. Institute of Medicine reviewed 11 key studies of smoking bans in Scotland, Italy, the U.S and Canada."
Man who forced three-year-old girl to smoke cigarettes is jailed for 18 months - Daily Mail 15th October 2009
"A man forced a girl of three to smoke a chain of cigarettes and then filmed her begging: 'Can I have another one?'
A court was shown a series of shocking images of Graeme Conroy handing the crying child cigarette after cigarette."
Ashton backs anti-smoke campaign - North West Evening Mail 14th October 2009
"CUMBRIA’S health chief has backed a government plan to help stop children and young people taking up smoking.
MPs voted yesterday for measures to ban tobacco advertising at the point of sale and to restrict under age access to/the removal of cigarette vending machines, as part of the Health Bill 2009."
MPs vote to ban cigarette machines and bar display of tobacco in shops - Daily Mail 14th October 2009
"Cigarette vending machines could soon disappear from the UK after MPs agreed to ban them.
The House of Lords will now consider whether there should be an outright ban on the machines, after an amendment to the Health Bill by Labour's Ian McCartney was passed by the Commons last night."
Physical problems 'often mental' - BBC Health News 14th October 2009
"The true burden of mental ill health is unrecognised since many "physical" problems, like cancer and obesity, are really "mind" problems, say experts.
Most lung cancers are caused by addiction to smoking, and some obesity by a brain-driven compulsion to eat, says UK psychiatrist Dr Peter Jones. "
MPs approve cigarette vending ban - BBC Health News 12th October 2009
"The removal of cigarettes from public display is a step closer after MPs said vending machines should be banned and shops should keep stocks out of sight.
MPs supported a backbench amendment to outlaw cigarette vending machines in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland has its own separate bill."
Audio slideshow: Created by Mad Men - BBC Health News 13th October 2009
"Cigarette vending machines should be banned and shops in England, Wales and Northern Ireland should keep stocks out of sight, MPs say. Similar plans are being discussed in Scotland.
But there was a time when there were very few restrictions on tobacco promotion. Larry Viner, of the Advertising Archives, takes a look at the ingenious, and not so truthful, ways the ad agencies tried to sell cigarettes in the past. "
Smoker helps to bust fake cigarettes racket - Manchester Evening News 12th October 2009
"A WOMAN was left with a sore mouth after allegedly smoking fake cigarettes bought from a bargain store.
The woman's husband contacted trading standards officers claiming suspect cigarettes he had purchased for her from the shop had caused her to need medical treatment for an ulcerated mouth. "
Percy Drops In To Crewe Town Centre - Crewe Guardian 12th October 2009
"PERCY the Smokefree Penguin visited Crewe last week to encourage smokers to quit.
On average some 567 people die each year in the Chreshire East area as a direct result of smoking. "
Doctors call on MPs to vote for tobacco display ban in Health Bill - The Times 12th October 2009
"Doctors and health charities are calling on MPs to ban the display of tobacco products in shops across England. The controversial measure, contained in the Health Bill, which will be voted on today, has been proposed to stop teenagers taking up smoking.
In a letter to The Times, leading medical charities and doctors’ leaders point out that smoking-related illness, including cancer, “kills more people than alcohol, obesity, illegal drugs and road accidents put together”. "
We must vote to put tobacco out of sight -The Sunday Times 11th October 2009
"Today the Health Bill goes before the Commons. The Bill contains proposals to put tobacco out of sight in shops and restrict access to cigarette vending machines. These measures are designed to protect children from the devastating influence of tobacco marketing. "
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