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Ohio urged to hike cigarette tax to curb tobacco use

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The American Lung Association has urged Ohio lawmakers to increase the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack in a bid to reduce tobacco use across the state. The association criticized Ohio for its inadequate funding of state tobacco …

American Lung Association releases report on tobacco use in Iowa

According to the ALA, more than 500,000 people die every year from diseases caused by smoking tobacco and breathing in secondhand smoke. IOWA, USA — The American Lung Association sent report cards to all 50 states, looking at five areas it believes prevent …

Report: Wisconsin receives low marks for tobacco use prevention

Lawmakers advance bill to cut tobacco-use prevention fund by $2 million

PIERRE — A committee of South Dakota lawmakers advanced a bill 5-2 on Wednesday at the Capitol to reduce state funding for tobacco and vaping prevention efforts.  But the lawmakers softened the proposed cut following a debate over public health and budget …

Report: Wisconsin receives low marks for tobacco use prevention

MADISON (WKOW) — A new report from the American Lung Association revealed Wisconsin comes up short as it relates to preventing and reducing tobacco use. The 22nd annual “State of Tobacco Control” report was released earlier this week.  In the report, …

Report urges West Virginia lawmakers to prioritize funding to curb tobacco use

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — A new report from the American Lung Association is urging lawmakers in West Virginia to prioritize more funding for tobacco prevention due to it being the leading cause of preventable deaths in the state. The 2025 “State of Tobacco …

New Report Released on Tobacco Use-Related Issues

A new report from the American Lung Association urges Maryland lawmakers to prioritize the protection and preservation of vital funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs as well as safeguarding the state’s Clean Indoor Act from exemptions, all …

State receives failing grades in lung association's tobacco use report card

IOWA — The American Lung Association released its report card on how each state is doing when it comes to tobacco use. They also have a list of recommendations for state lawmakers to consider, to improve some failing grades. When it comes to funding used …

Ohio urged to increase cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack to curb tobacco use

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The American Lung Association is calling on Ohio lawmakers to raise the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack in an effort to alleviate the significant human and financial toll of tobacco use. This recommendation is part of the 2025 …

State Health Officials Launch Campaign to Discourage Menthol Tobacco Use

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Cigarettes. The state Department of Health Services is launching a campaign to discourage use of minty-flavored menthol tobacco products, which have a history of being advertised to Black …

How Relatability Promotes Mental Health For Your Team

Together, relatability and empathy build meaningful connections and develop trust with team members, ... [+] while also helping everyone navigate forward with compassion.Portland Press Herald via Getty Images As values-based leaders know, we cannot lead …

Supporting The Mental Health Of Employees With Cancer

CALM HEALTH Specialized support for employees with cancer can help them during a difficult time and help your organization combat escalating healthcare costs. There’s some good news about cancer. According to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts and …

Unmasking Tobacco Industry’s Deadly, Discredited ‘Harm Reduction’ Trick

By Robert Egbe Despite the millions of people its products kill every year, and the thousands more whose health is destroyed, the tobacco industry is aggressively lobbying governments and the public to embrace newer kinds of harmful tobacco products that …

CNY Vape Shop Owner Arrested For Illegal Vape Shipments

The New York State Department of Health has announced the arrest of a Central New York vape shop owner for illegally selling and shipping e-liquid, also known as vape juice or e-juice, in violation of state law. This marks the first-ever arrest under the …

Symptoms of tuberculosis as cases rise in England amid massive US outbreak

Cases of tuberculosis (TB) are on the rise in England, according to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Health bosses warn the disease remains a “serious public health issue” in the country as rates of infection rose from 8.5 per …

Biden criticized for failing to ban menthol cigarettes after Trump withdraws proposal

The Biden administration proposed a ban on menthol cigarettes but never finalized it. The Trump administration has withdrawn the proposal, so menthol appears likely to remain in cigarettes. The American Lung Association is criticizing Biden’s inaction, …

“State of Tobacco Control” highlights Delaware’s tobacco control policies, both good and bad

The American Lung Association’s annual “State of Tobacco Control” is a mixed bag for the First State. The report graded the state in five areas, giving A-grades in three area including funding for state tobacco prevention programs, according to Dr. Albert …

The FDA’s Push for Flavor and Menthol Bans Isn’t Going to Stop

Last week, it was announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had withdrawn its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and characterizing flavors in cigars. But that doesn’t mean flavor bans are behind us.   The bans will reappear sooner than later, …

Recognizing the warning signs of a heart attack

KATHMANDU: A heart attack occurs when blood supply to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, usually due to a blockage in a nearby artery. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate hospital treatment. Symptoms include chest pain with heaviness, …

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …