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Health advocates push for reforms to combat Indonesia’s high male smoking rates

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Health advocates push for reforms to combat Indonesia’s high male smoking rates

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, a day when many health advocacy groups raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco. These groups have reason to celebrate: In most countries, tobacco use is declining. But not in Indonesia, where smoking rates are rising, according to the World Health Organization. Dave Grunebaum has the story. Read … Read more

Tobacco industry uses manipulative practices to hook young people on addictive products 

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Tobacco industry uses manipulative practices to hook young people on addictive products 

Geneva —  The World Health Organization and STOP, a global tobacco industry watchdog, warn the tobacco industry is using a variety of manipulative tactics to hook a new generation of young people into becoming users of their addictive, toxic tobacco and nicotine products for life. “The terrible truth is that eight million people every year … Read more