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Research finds quitting smoking 'magically' reverses lung cell damage
Health 6 years ago

Research finds quitting smoking 'magically' reverses lung cell damage

Smokers have long been told their risk of developing diseases like lung cancer will fall if they can quit, and stopping smoking prevents new damage to the body.
'No doubt' e-cigarettes harmful: WHO
World 6 years ago

'No doubt' e-cigarettes harmful: WHO

Electronic cigarettes are harmful both to users and bystanders exposed to the fumes, the World Health Organization says in a report warning  they can damage growing fetuses and impact teenagers' brains.
Doctors, activists call for e-cigarette ban  
National 6 years ago

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Doctors, activists call for e-cigarette ban  

Several medical associations have urged the government to ban e-cigarettes amid the product's rising popularity among teenagers. 
Medan starts to fine people caught lighting up in smoke-free zones
National 6 years ago

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Medan starts to fine people caught lighting up in smoke-free zones

These smokers underwent speedy trials, commonly held for minor offenses, near the Grand Mosque of Medan, presided over by judges from the Medan District Court. 
There is no such thing as a less harmful e-cigarette, health experts say
National 6 years ago

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There is no such thing as a less harmful e-cigarette, health experts say

“The campaign is so ‘noble’ that it makes people confused whether cigarette companies are now really pro-health.” Widyastuti Soerojo of the IAKMI said.
Smoking ban takes effect in Austrian bars, restaurants
Health 6 years ago

Smoking ban takes effect in Austrian bars, restaurants

A ban on smoking in Austrian bars and restaurants took effect Friday, making it one of the last European countries to stub out the habit in indoor public places after years of protracted debate and protests.
Strengthen govt support to help smokers quit
Opinion 6 years ago

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Strengthen govt support to help smokers quit

Reducing the prevalence of smoking is far from easy. Using excise taxes to reduce smoking rates is the go-to weapon with high expectations. However, it has not provided encouraging results, especially in Indonesia’s case.
Tobacco excise increase: Catching up with smokers
Opinion 6 years ago

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Tobacco excise increase: Catching up with smokers

In March 2019, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) showed that households below the poverty line in cities spent 12.2 percent of their total expenditure on cigarettes, more than their spending on protein such as eggs and chicken, which was below 5 percent.
Mint, menthol e-cigarette liquids high in cancer-causing compound: Study
Health 6 years ago

Mint, menthol e-cigarette liquids high in cancer-causing compound: Study

A cancer-causing compound banned by U.S. regulators last year as a food additive has been found at potentially dangerous levels in mint and menthol flavored e-cigarette liquids and smokeless tobacco products, researchers said on Monday.
Smoking kills and funds
Editorial 6 years ago

Smoking kills and funds

With Indonesia’s smoking culture and large exposure to cigarettes, price increases might do little to reduce cigarette consumption and smoking prevalence in the short term.
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