According to the research, the longer and more heavily a person smokes, the greater that individual’s risk for brain bleeding is, caused by a burst aneurysm.
Latinos are at a higher risk for this issue, despite lower rates of tobacco use when compared to most other demographics. The American Lung Association states approximately 16 percent of Hispanics smoke compared to 22 percent of non-Hispanic whites. Ream more »
While various organizations are pressing for a ban on the sale of tobacco and tobacco-related products in the state, the sale of such products continues unhindered near the Gauhati Medical College and Hospitals (GMCH).
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A HOLBEACH shop has been caught selling illegal cigarettes and alcohol to underage teenagers.
Police raided Liudwal, in High Street, Holbeach, after receiving intelligence that smuggled cigarettes were on sale to customers.
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“The important thing is to send a strong signal to Thailand that we want full compliance and soon,” said Esteban B. Conejos, the country’s representative to the WTO, when asked about an Aug. 31 dispute resolution meeting.
In an Aug. 21 report, Thailand — found by the WTO last year to be discriminating against Philippine-made cigarettes — said it had been able to implement an independent review of customs decisions. Ream more »
Thousands of tobacco farmers in Jember, East Java, are threatening to stage a massive rally at cigarette warehouses and factories. They will be protesting against the falling tobacco prices.
“We are fed up with the performance of the local government and the Tobacco Commission as well as the attitude of the cigarette warehouse and factory owners who do not care about the farmers,” said a tobacco farmer, Jumantoro, Tuesday, 28 August 2012.
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The down-and-out tobacco farmers of Krishna district are likely to sell off their licences and switch to other crops in the coming season after the recent Tobacco Board decision to allow transfer of barn licences to farmers in other regions of the country, Karnataka included.
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SOME US$500 million worth of tobacco was sold in the 2011-2012 marketing season, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) said Monday.
Statistics released by TIMB showed that the country earned US$525 million for 144 million kgs of tobacco during the season, a 46 percent increase from last year’s US$360 million. Ream more »
THE Iloilo City Anti-Smoking Task Force (Icast) sets a forum with owners and operators of establishments at the Smallville complex today to thresh out misunderstanding on no-smoking areas.
Smallville is the new fun and recreation haven of this southern city and young people usually congregate in several bars, eateries and disco places for fun and entertainment. Ream more »
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) say it will register more new tobacco growers for the 2013 season as more farmers look to take advantage of firm prices recorded in the just ended marketing season.
Prices for the crop closed 34,2 percent firmer, averaging US$3,69 per kg compared to US$2,75 last year. Ream more »
Three Sioux Falls tobacco shops raided Wednesday were among the more than 100 targets of a massive, nationwide synthetic drug sweep, federal prosecutors have confirmed.
Local officers assisted the Drug Enforcement Administration with the raids, as agents seized cash, property and product from Roll With It stores at 5213 W. 12th St., 700 S. Minnesota Ave. and 1205 E. Benson Road. Ream more »