Posts Tagged ‘Tobacco Use’

Collection of articles and brochures about smoking cessation.

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Quit Smoking. For support in quitting, including free quit coaching, a free quit plan, free educational materials, and referrals to local resources, ...

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Mar

Smoking Rates Track Down (Scoop.co.nz)

   Posted by: Quit Smoking    in Uncategorized

The latest Tobacco Use Survey (2009) shows the current smoking rate for New Zealanders aged between 15 and 64 years is 21.8%, down 2.1% from the 2008 rate of 23.9%.

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Tobacco use is the greatest preventable cause of death and medical disability in the United States. Tobacco kills no more than heart disease or cancer; however its deadly impact is preventable.

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DES MOINES — Despite decreases in adult smoking, more Iowans are asking for help in quitting.The number of calls to Iowa’s helpline for quitting tobacco use skyrocketed in late December and January.

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Tariana Turia Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia is pushing for greater measures to help people quit smoking which could see cigarette prices rise and tobacco displays banned from shops.

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Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia is pushing for greater measures to help people quit smoking which could see cigarette prices rise and tobacco displays banned from shops.

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Addressing tobacco use without judging the user appears to help people quit, especially if a primary care physician uses a form of supportive counseling called "motivational interviewing," according to a new review of studies.

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