Do older people quit smoking for the wrong reasons? (EurekAlert!)
Research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that elderly women are more likely to quit smoking than elderly men, while results are just the opposite for studies among younger populations.
Source: www.eurekalert.org
Rise in complaints, prosecutions on Ireland's anti-smoking laws (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Ireland's tough anti-smoking laws have led to an increase in complaints and court prosecutions but overall compliance is running at about 95 percent, according to the latest report.
Source: news.yahoo.com
Landlords have power to bar smoking, with notice (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Q: Can I include a clause in my house-rental agreement prohibiting smoking? — Winston R. A. I am not aware of any state law that says a landlord cannot prohibit smoking in a rental house or apartment.
Source: www.timesdispatch.com
Scottish smokers stub out last cigarettes ahead of pub smoking ban (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Smokers in Scotland held farewell-to-smoking parties in pubs and restaurants, just hours before the first smoking ban in the United Kingdom comes into force.
Source: news.yahoo.com
Do Older People Quit Smoking For The Wrong Reasons? (Medical News Today)
Research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that elderly women are more likely to quit smoking than elderly men, while results are just the opposite for studies among younger populations."Smoking cessation was also observed more frequently among elders who had recently been diagnosed with cancer… click link for more info.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

