The President expressed his appreciation for Senator Ted Kennedy above all today. Lamenting that the senator could not be there for the signing of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, he called it “change that’s been decades in the making.” By all accounts, it is the strongest measure protecting children from the dangers of smoking to date – read the fact sheet for all of the details. ... read more >>
Posts Tagged ‘children’
Candy-Like Tobacco Products Can Poison Children
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
A new generation of smokeless, flavored tobacco products that look like breath mints or breath-freshening strips may be life-threatening for children who mistake them for candy, according to researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... read more >>
A new generation of smokeless, flavored tobacco products that look like breath mints or breath-freshening strips may be life-threatening for children who mistake them for candy, according to researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... read more >>
Ban smoking in cars to save children, say doctors
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Smoking should be banned in all cars to save children from the health dangers caused by passive inhalation, says a report from the Royal College of Physicians. Doctors are calling for urgent action after figures revealed passive smoking triggers 22,000 cases of asthma and wheezing in children every year. ... read more >>
Smoking should be banned in all cars to save children from the health dangers caused by passive inhalation, says a report from the Royal College of Physicians. Doctors are calling for urgent action after figures revealed passive smoking triggers 22,000 cases of asthma and wheezing in children every year. ... read more >>
The Movies, Cigarettes, and Our Children
Friday, January 15th, 2010
The death of Marlon Brando reminds us of the power of the movies to create a lasting image. Half a century after Brando wowed audiences with his torn undershirt, it is still that image that we remember – not the overweight, aging Brando of recent decades. Much has changed in 50 years, and the smoldering Brando seems almost quaint by today’s movie standards. But one thing hasn’t changed: a cigarette hanging from his lips is still part of the bad-boy image. And smoking is still part of a sexy and strong image of women in movies, too. ... read more >>
The death of Marlon Brando reminds us of the power of the movies to create a lasting image. Half a century after Brando wowed audiences with his torn undershirt, it is still that image that we remember – not the overweight, aging Brando of recent decades. Much has changed in 50 years, and the smoldering Brando seems almost quaint by today’s movie standards. But one thing hasn’t changed: a cigarette hanging from his lips is still part of the bad-boy image. And smoking is still part of a sexy and strong image of women in movies, too. ... read more >>
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Perhaps because it’s obvious, or because it often seems contrary to the American lifestyle, the fact that staying healthy is the most cost-effective way to beat soaring health-care costs doesn’t get much notice. ... read more >>
Perhaps because it’s obvious, or because it often seems contrary to the American lifestyle, the fact that staying healthy is the most cost-effective way to beat soaring health-care costs doesn’t get much notice. ... read more >>
Parents face ban on smoking in front of children
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Stopping parents lighting up at home, or in cars, if they are with their children will form part of an aggressive new anti-smoking campaign to be launched by ministers this week. ... read more >>
Stopping parents lighting up at home, or in cars, if they are with their children will form part of an aggressive new anti-smoking campaign to be launched by ministers this week. ... read more >>
Nicotine Levels Higher in Children Exposed to Secondhand Smoke in the Home
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
New research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, supports the World Health Initiative’s efforts for a home smoking ban, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Specifically, hair nicotine concentrations were higher in children exposed to secondhand smoke at home, and the younger the children, the higher the concentration under the same level of secondhand smoke exposure at home. ... read more >>
New research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, supports the World Health Initiative’s efforts for a home smoking ban, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Specifically, hair nicotine concentrations were higher in children exposed to secondhand smoke at home, and the younger the children, the higher the concentration under the same level of secondhand smoke exposure at home. ... read more >>
Safety concerns prompt park rule changes
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Clearing the way to ban smoking in county-run parks and requiring life vests for children in public waterways are among proposed changes to the rules governing San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation Department. One such change would require children younger than 13 to wear life vests, a move meant to encourage use of the life-saving devices, particularly in the river accessible at the Mokelumne River Day Use Park below the Camanche Dam and the Stillman Magee Park in Clements, county officials said.
“It’s really a safety issue,” said Leroy Ornellas, chairman of the county Board of Supervisors. “It can be a treacherous bit of river.” ... read more >>
Clearing the way to ban smoking in county-run parks and requiring life vests for children in public waterways are among proposed changes to the rules governing San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation Department. One such change would require children younger than 13 to wear life vests, a move meant to encourage use of the life-saving devices, particularly in the river accessible at the Mokelumne River Day Use Park below the Camanche Dam and the Stillman Magee Park in Clements, county officials said.
“It’s really a safety issue,” said Leroy Ornellas, chairman of the county Board of Supervisors. “It can be a treacherous bit of river.” ... read more >>
Smoking when pregnant is linked to hyperactive children
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy more than double the chances of their children suffering from hyperactivity, claim researchers. ... read more >>
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy more than double the chances of their children suffering from hyperactivity, claim researchers. ... read more >>
Tax hike partially ‘up in smoke’
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
It is a bad idea to use tobacco taxes to fund medical care for children in poor families. That’s because it makes the funding dependent upon Americans who unwisely choose to smoke. But Congress did that early this year, and it’s running into big unintended consequences. ... read more >>
It is a bad idea to use tobacco taxes to fund medical care for children in poor families. That’s because it makes the funding dependent upon Americans who unwisely choose to smoke. But Congress did that early this year, and it’s running into big unintended consequences. ... read more >>
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