Mayor's Survey Reveals Teen Smoking Has Dropped (WCBS-TV New York)
Justin Gilchrist is 18 years old and knows the dangers of smoking, but he just can't kick the habit. "I'm taking steps to quit, I'm cuttin' down, but I aint quit," he told CBS 2 outside of the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan. There is hope for him. A survey put out Thursday by the Mayor and the Health Department says most city teens are giving up smoking, or not starting at all. It
Source: wcbstv.com
Health issues motivate o quit smoking (The Canton Repository)
CANTON Gail Gibbs has periodically quit cigarettes and started again several times over the years, smoking steadily the last 15 years. She is concerned about the health issues, but the 51-year-old …
Source: www.cantonrep.com
Church sings smoking ban praises (Irish Examiner)
Singer Charlotte Church has praised the British government's ban on smoking in pubs, clubs and restaurants in England. The 20-year-old star made it her New Year's resolution to quit cigarettes, and is delighted she won't face temptation once the ban comes into effect in mid-2007.
Source: www.irishexaminer.com
Forces for freedom taking stand against smoking ban (Columbia Daily Tribune)
Democracy is alive and well in Columbia. That has to be the conclusion after a couple of hundred people packed the city council chambers Tuesday night to debate a Board of Health proposal that would ban smoking in bars and restaurants in the city.
Source: www.columbiatribune.com
Change Your Mind to Quit Smoking (BellaOnline)
It s not a patch, gum, candy, or even a new multi-step program, yet it may be the most successful tool available for smoking cessation. What s more, it s free and can be found between your own two ears. It s your mind, and the power of perception you create in it.
Source: www.bellaonline.com
Global anti-smoking pact begins (Tiscali)
GENEVA (Reuters) - A global treaty aimed at dissuading children from smoking and helping adults kick the habit comes into force today despite what health officials say has been heavy lobbying by the tobacco industry.
Source: www.tiscali.co.uk
