Cutting back no substitute for quitting smoking (The Monterey County Herald)
Just in time for stop-smoking season, a string of studies over the past six weeks shows that half-steps like cutting back or exercising are no substitute for the real thing: quitting.
Source: www.montereyherald.com
Quit-Smoking Study Shows Results After 1st Year (WISN TheMilwaukeeChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
Almost one year ago, Wisconsin scientists launched what they billed as the most comprehensive quit-smoking campaign ever.
Source: news.yahoo.com
Lawmakers Propose New Miss. Stop-Smoking Group (Join Together Online)
The long-running battle over Mississippi's smoking-prevention efforts has taken a new turn, with state lawmakers proposing the creation of a new Mississippi Tobacco Control Commission, the Associated Press reported Jan. 10.
Source: www.jointogether.org
Legislator proposes statewide public smoking ban (Chicago Tribune)
While a patchwork of cities and suburbs has already banned smoking in public places, state lawmakers Thursday introduced legislation that would prohibit smoking in all public spots in Illinois from taverns and restaurants to stores and bowling alleys.
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SUNY to ban smoking in all school dorms (Legislative Gazette)
The State University of New York s dorm residents lit up for the last time last week as the Board of Trustees banned smoking in college dormitories in order to protect students from second-hand smoke.
Source: www.legislativegazette.com
Bill to ban smoking in Illinois introduced (The Champaign News-Gazette)
SPRINGFIELD Saying secondhand smoke kills an average of eight Illinoisans a day, a coalition of lawmakers and public health groups on Thursday backed new legislation to make the entire state smoke-free. The bill, SB500, would ban smoking in all Illinois workplaces and indoor public areas, including bars, restaurants, casinos and bowling alleys.
Source: www.news-gazette.com
