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State health officials say roughly 58 percent of Florida's smokers tried to quit last year. January is traditionally the busiest month for smoking cessation groups, but many struggle to keep that new year's resolution.
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Companies found guilty of fraudulent practices should pay for smoking cessation programs, public health organizations say, and the U.S. Supreme Court should enforce it.
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Anti-smoking advocates are trying to use Obama’s cigarette struggles as an opportunity to send a message to Americans about quitting.
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Despite President Obama’s pledge to his wife and children to quit smoking, he apparently has yet to kick the habit.
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Despite significant progress over the last two decades, the current national trend for quitting smoking is flat. Experts believe one reason is that special under-served population segments, including racial and ethnic minorities and those with psychiatric disorders, need a specialized or tailored treatment approach. The topic is covered in a special section of this [...]
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With the national trend toward quitting smoking flat, psychologists are finding some success with treatments aimed at helping smokers from under-served groups, including racial and ethnic minorities and those with psychiatric disorders.
Tags: Ethnic Minorities, Groups, National Trend, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychologists, Quitting Smoking, Science Daily, Smokers
The American Lung Association wants West Virginia's Medicaid program to start spending more money on getting people to quit smoking. The association, along with others, planned to present its request Monday at the Capitol.
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Vermont anti-smoking groups are trying to defend their programs' budget, but Douglas administration officials says those programs aren't being targeted for significant cuts. Vermont chapters of the American Heart Association, American Lung Association and... American Heart Association - Vermont - American Lung Association - Health - United States
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Anti-smoking groups are trying to defend their programs' budget, but Douglas administration officials says those programs aren't being targeted for significant cuts.
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Anti-smoking groups are trying to defend their programs' budget, but Douglas administration officials says those programs aren't being targeted for significant cuts.
Tags: Administration Officials, Anti Smoking, Boston Globe, Budget, Groups
