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Smoking causes 150 cancer cases every single day in UK, study finds

At least 20.8 million years of life lost from smoking tobacco alone, study reveals

The Independent UK

Who's lobbying whom? When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling firms, we're in the dark

Alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling industries are among those that lobby government ministers and their advisors to help shape public policy.

The Conversation

Proposed smoking ban would improve UK public health – but tobacco industry opposition could be a major roadblock

In his speech on Tuesday, King Charles III outlined what measures the government plans to introduce to cut smoking rates and create a smoke-free generation in England.

The Conversation

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Can tobacco farmers shift to sericulture?

Amid the clamour for shifting from tobacco crop to other crops in view of the serious health hazards tobacco consumption poses, sericulture has been mooted as a viable alternative.

The Hindu

Vigorous northeast monsoon spurs tobacco cultivation in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Farmers in Ongole/Nellore, AP, have taken up tobacco cultivation due to timely monsoon & remunerative prices. 11,000 hectares have been planted so far, with 2,500 added daily. Prices of seedlings & barns have risen, & the CTRI suggests early rabi season planting. Wet spell predicted for two weeks.

The Hindu

UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected?

Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes

The Independent UK

Vapes to be taxed under government plans to cut smoking

As ministers plan to create ‘smokefree generation’

The Independent UK

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King Charles sets out plan to create ‘smokefree generation’ and restrict vape sales to children

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will restrict the sale of tobacco so that anyone turning 14 this year or younger will never legally be sold cigarettes.

Evening Standard

UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected?

Proposed ban would make it illegal for the next generation to ever buy cigarettes

The Independent UK

Andhra Pradesh lauded for efforts to raise awareness on ill-effects of tobacco use

Andhra Pradesh wins 1st place in India for organising awareness campaigns on World No Tobacco Day-2023. Health and medical officials lauded for creating benchmark and inspiring other States.

The Hindu

Diversify Your Holdings With These 3 Tobacco Stocks

Despite several challenges, the tobacco industry keeps introducing new products and thrives on continued consumption. To that end, investors could look to diversify their holdings by investing in the fundamentally strong tobacco stocks Turning Point Brands (TPB), Japan Tobacco (JAPAY), and British American Tobacco (BTI). Read on.

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About 21,000 new cases are registered in Kidwai every year

At Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, 21K new cases are registered/yr, 3.6L patients/yr. To mark National Cancer Awareness Day, a camp is being held in Bandipur. Early intervention is key to survival; most come in advanced stages. In India, 14L new cases/yr, 87.5K from Karnataka. Tobacco usage contributes to 1/3…

The Hindu

The unlikely connection between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes in Colorado

Colorado voters in 2020 approved raising hundreds of millions of dollars to establish a universal pre-K program. That money comes from a surprising — and controversial — source: tobacco tax revenue.

WEKU

Govt. should declare 470 mandals in Andhra Pradesh as drought-prone, demands TDP

GUNTURTDP leaders demand water release to save crops, compensation of ₹50K/acre for chilli/cotton & ₹30K for tobacco. Alleged CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's negligent attitude caused man-made distress. Previous TDP govt spent ₹63K cr on irrigation projects, YSRCP govt failed to spend. Govt reluctance to reveal facts indicates failure to protect…

The Hindu

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The Independent UK

Stephen Fry, 66, says childhood sweets were ‘gateway’ to his cocaine addiction

TV presenter recalls boarding school tuckshop that sold candy cigarettes ‘so you were being prepared for cocaine and tobacco’

The Conversation

When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco's PR playbook

In 1976, beloved chef, cookbook author and television personality Julia Child returned to WGBH-TV’s studios in Boston for a new cooking show, “Julia Child Company,” following her hit series “The French Chef.” Viewers probably didn’t know that Child’s new and improved kitchen studio, outfitted with gas stoves, was paid for…

Chicago Sun-Times

Vaping by high school students has fallen this year, CDC says

A new report shows fewer high school students are vaping. About 10% said they used electronic cigarettes in the previous month, down from 14% last year.

The Independent UK

Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report

A new government report shows fewer high school students are vaping

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The Guardian - US

US companies push guns as blithely and murderously as they once did tobacco

Guns are used so often in suicide that if the left were associated with lax gun laws, the right might accuse liberals of conspiring to kill white men

The Guardian - AU

The tobacco industry claims smoking reforms fuel the black market. Health experts say this is wrong

Proposed changes such as plain packaging for vapes and individual cigarette warnings come under microscope at Senate hearing

The Guardian - AU

Children so addicted to nicotine they sleep with vapes under pillow, Australian hearing told

Medical professionals warn tobacco addiction is rising after years of decline and call for reforms on political donations and corporate sponsorships

The Hindu

Farmers up in arms against Tobacco Board official for ‘misbehaving’ with farmer

Angry Mysuru farmers held a meeting in Hunsur to demand action against Tobacco Board official Brij Bhushan for his alleged misbehaviour. They sought his suspension, transfer and public apology. Representatives of farmers, KRRS and DSS, as well as Tobacco Board officials attended the meeting. The incident occurred when a farmer…

The Hindu

The cardamom trick

: Companies use surrogate ads to promote restricted products like tobacco. Celebrities endorse elaichi, but customers don't realize it's a cover for tobacco. Laws should separate brand identity of restricted and non-restricted products. Anti-tobacco and cancer societies advocate against tobacco use and netizens should push for laws to curb surrogate…

The Hindu

World Tobacco Growers’ Day: Ryots urge govt. to cut taxes on domestic products, curb smuggling

FAIFA appeals to govt to reduce high taxation on domestic products & curb smuggled cigarettes. On World Tobacco Growers' Day, FAIFA & ITGA celebrate event to promote positive socio-economic impact of tobacco. Tobacco provides employment to 45.7 million people & generates tax revenues of ₹70,000 crore. Demand for FCV tobacco…

The Guardian - AU

Australian politician’s speech at tobacco conference in September allegedly in breach of WHO treaty

Exclusive: Discussion on panel came as federal government was developing reforms to address high rates of youth nicotine addiction

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