MDQuit News Archives - June, 2008
Smoking linked to hearing loss in middle age - June 26, 2008
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recent study at the University of Antwerp has found a link between
both smoking and obesity and hearing loss starting in middle age. Read more here.
AMA advocates retail clinics to stop selling cigarettes - June 26, 2008
The AMA has takes a policy position urging retail outlets with in-store clinics to stop selling cigarettes. Read more here.
NY smoking tax another reason to quit -- June 19, 2008
Following
the recent tax increase - to a highest in the nation $2.75 - the number
of calls to New York's state quitline quadrupled. Read more here.
Smoking in middle age correlated with cognitive declines -- June 19, 2008
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study of adults ages 33-55 found that those who smoked exhibited poorer
memory and reasoning abilities compared to those who did not smoke. Read more here.
Use of alternative tobacco products on the rise -- June 19, 2008
A
recent study of the trends of sales of tobacco products between 2000
and 2007 found a decline in cigarette sales while other tobacco
products, such as snuff and little cigars rose. Read more here.
WHO condemns international tobacco industry marketing toward youth - June 4, 2008
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WHO official cites tobacco marketing efforts toward youth in the
Asia-Pacific region as one reason to incite policy regulations on
tobacco marketing and sponsorship. Read more here.
Genes influencing the smokers' reactions to cessation aids may enable smokers to be matched to the most effective treatment for them. Read more here.
