Posts Tagged ‘deaths’

Great American Smokeout ‘09: Time to Quit

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to ‘butt out’ for good ... read more >>

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Tighten laws on tobacco and public smoking

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

AFRICA faces a surge in cancer deaths unless action is taken in the next decade to stem the rising smoking levels. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that the continent will double its tobacco use within 12 years if current trends continue. ... read more >>

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1 in 25 deaths worldwide linked to alcohol consumption, study finds

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

TORONTO — One in every 25 deaths worldwide can be linked to diseases or injuries related to alcohol consumption, concludes a Canadian-led study, which equates the libation’s burden of harm to that of smoking almost a decade ago. ... read more >>

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