Lina Lim - Updated on Jan 09, 2008 SCMP
Smoking among ethnic Chinese carries an increased risk of death in old age, a new study by the University of Hong Kong released on Wednesday has confirmed.
The study found that if elderly Chinese gave up the habit this would significantly reduce their risk of getting smoking-related diseases.
The […]
Posts on ‘January 9th, 2008’
New Study Confirms Smoking Dangers For Elderly Chinese
Quit Smoking? Move to California
Date: January 09, 2008 http://health.ucsd.edu/news/2008/1-9-smoking.htm
New Year’s Resolution: Quit Smoking? Move to California
Social Pressure May Be More Effective in Encouraging Life-long Smokers to Quit
Sun. Sand. Surf. And no smoking. California’s attitude toward smoking may be the best recipe for success when trying to quit. New research shows that social pressure plays a key role in getting […]
Electronic Cigarette To Be Tested On Smokers In Trial
NZPA | Wednesday, 09 January 2008
Smokers are being asked to trial their habit with an electronic cigarette which delivers nicotine but not the harmful effects of tobacco, in an Auckland University study.
Researchers from the Clinical Trials Research Unit at the university are calling for volunteers from the Auckland area for the trial.
The trial is one […]
Raise Smoking Age to 21
Raise Smoking Age to 21, says doc
09/01/2008 08:50 - Morning Advertiser
The smoking age should be raised to 21 – that’s the view of a leading cancer specialist in Dundee.
The age for purchasing tobacco was only raised to 18 in October last month but already campaigners are pushing for more.
Dr Jayant Vaidya also wants increased […]
