Tobacco funds dwindle as obesity fight intensifies
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
In February, state smoking quit lines received more than $44 million. In March, obesity programs received 62 percent of a $372 million award while tobacco …
Is the obesity focus costing tobacco control?Crikey (blog)

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The vice that dare not share its shame
Toronto Star
Smoking before surgery also puts patients at a higher risk of complications such as infection and respiratory problems. Clandestine smokers often quit in …

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Kids exposed to smoke State ranks high for secondhand contact
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Other states' "take it outside" campaigns haven't cut children's secondhand smoke exposure, though quit-smoking campaigns and public bans have been shown to …
Can secondhand smoke hurt kids' grades?Reuters

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Brisbane Times

Son inspires Russell Crowe to quit smoking
Stop Smoking Lounge (blog)
Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has quit smoking after his eagle-eyed son caught him stubbing out a cigarette. According to The Express, …
My son made me quit smokingHerald Sun
Russell crows about Twitter, and smokingSydney Morning Herald
Russell Crowe Revives His Ancient Roman Rags for New RoleOK! Magazine

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Health Department Anti-Smoking Ads Feuled By Stimulus Funds
WGRZ-TV
… smoking whether you smoke or not," he said. Most importantly, he contends the money being spent will end up saving lives by convincing smokers to quit. …

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Smoking could lead to bladder cancer
WRAL.com
It might also be what led to his bladder cancer, even though he'd quit smoking for five years when he noticed the first symptom – blood in his urine. …

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The Stir (blog)

Is 'Mad Men' Just One Big Smoking Ad?
The Stir (blog)
Smoking is as bad for you as obesity and new laws are in the works trying to get people to quit. Imagine if this law were proposed in the '60s. …

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Council Expands Residential Smoking Ban
The Lookout News
“If people need low-cost housing and it's available in Santa Monica, then they just better quit smoking,” Holbrook said. “I think it ultimately is better …

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Help to quit smoking at Claxton-Hepburn
North Country Now
Callers can also order a free stop smoking guide or listen to the Quitline's daily quit tip. Free nicotine patches and gum will be available to eligible …

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Can secondhand smoke hurt kids' grades?
Reuters
Regardless of whether secondhand smoke does hurt kids' school performance, there are many established reasons for parents to quit smoking and limit their …

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