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Published on Nov 22, 2024

GDC Ganderbal organises awareness prog on health concerns by tobacco use

GANDERBAL: The Health Committee and NSS wings of Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal, in collaboration with Paras Hospital, Srinagar organized an awareness program on ‘Tobacco use and its serious Health Concerns.’ The event aimed to educate students …

Source: Kashmir Reader - Center-left
Published on Nov 21, 2024

Decades of failure to end TB and tobacco use

Despite strong scientific and community-based evidence to support tobacco and TB control, 1.1 million people died of TB in 2023 and over 8 million died of tobacco use in the same year. “Tobacco is an entirely preventable epidemic,” rightly said Dr Tara …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Nov 20, 2024

American Cancer Society Calls on Wyoming Officials to Do More to Reduce Tobacco Use

Wyoming Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco, Keep Kids From Addiction During American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout®, Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Advocates Urge Wyoming Lawmakers to Pass Tobacco Control Measures to Protect Public Health Cancer …

Source: Cheyenne Post - Wyoming - Label Pending
Published on Nov 20, 2024

Commissioner orders steps to check tobacco use at public places

MULTAN - Commissioner Maryam Khan on Tuesday presided over a meeting of Tobacco Control Cell (TCC) and ordered officials to ensure enforcement of all tobacco-related restrictions across Multan division to make the area tobacco-free. She ordered that …

Source: The Nation - Label Pending
Published on Nov 20, 2024

Surgeon General Calls for Action on Tobacco Use, Outcomes Disparities

Although cigarette smoking has declined more than 70% among Americans since 1965, progress achieved through improvements in tobacco-related policies and programs varies significantly across population groups, according to a report released today by US …

Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - Neutral
Published on Nov 19, 2024

Disparities related to tobacco use is not consistent with all population groups, report finds

Health disparities related to tobacco use are not equally distributed among all population groups, the U.S. Surgeon General revealed in a new report on Tuesday. Despite significant progress in reducing cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure …

Source: NBC Connecticut - Neutral
Published on Nov 19, 2024

Youth tobacco use has gone down, but the work isn’t over

There was some welcome news in October about young people and tobacco products: Fewer U.S. teens and tweens are currently using these products than at any time in the last 25 years (SN: 10/25/24). That still leaves more than 2 million high school …

Source: Science News - Neutral
Published on Nov 22, 2024

November is Lung Cancer Awareness month; doctors warn of smoking and vaping dangers

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the leading cause of death among cancer diagnosis. That’s why every November doctors raise awareness about the disease and how to prevent it. Doctors say the leading …

Source: KHQA 7 - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Nov 22, 2024

NTCA Public Hearing: CAPPA Exposes Gaps In Proposed Tobacco Bill, Submits Memorandum

ABUJA – In its continued efforts to strengthen public health protections against tobacco use in Nigeria, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) on Friday identified loopholes in the proposed bill for Act to amend the National …

Source: Independent - Label Pending
Published on Nov 22, 2024

How Did Scientists Discover Smoking Causes Cancer?

Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, take regular exercise, and don’t smoke – probably the three most common health messages we all hear. The fact that smoking tobacco is a major risk factor for lung cancer – as well as numerous other diseases – is so well …

Source: IFL Science - Neutral
Published on Nov 22, 2024

A Guide on Colorectal Cancer Prevention for Long-term Healthy Living

Colorectal cancer remains a significant health concern worldwide, ranking among the most commonly diagnosed cancers. It affects individuals across various demographics, but the good news is that it is largely preventable and treatable when caught early. …

Source: Intelligent Living - Neutral
Published on Nov 22, 2024

Parkridge Hospital honors November with Lung Cancer Awareness

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge Medical Center is stressing throughout November of the importance of detecting Lung Cancer. “We try to do educational events with patients, get words out to offices, just letting them know. Encourage lung cancer …

Source: WDEF - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on Nov 22, 2024

Tackling digital harms: why simply banning children from social media won’t protect them

Louise Holly, policy and research coordinator Digital Transformations for Health Lab, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland @louise__holly We need to redesign social media and other digital platforms so that these spaces are safer and healthier, writes …

Source: British Medical Journal - Neutral
Published on Nov 22, 2024

What Employers Should Know About Tobacco Surcharge Litigation

Tobacco surcharges have become the focus of class action litigation in recent months. Although corporate wellness programs are commonplace, employers that impose a tobacco surcharge (or other premium discount) in connection with participation in their …

Source: JD Supra - Label Pending
Published on Nov 19, 2024

90 percent of Head and Neck cancers in India are associated with tobacco use, reveals top oncologist

High consumption of tobacco, betel nuts (Supari), alcohol has led to an increase in prevalence of Head and Neck cancers in India, leading oncologist Dr. Anil K. D’Cruz said. According to Dr. D’Cruz, 90 percent of the head and neck cancer are tobacco- …

Source: Financial Express - Neutral
Published on Nov 22, 2024

Physician Speak: Anish Chopra, M.D. – Early detection is key to saving lives in pancreatic cancer cases

Hidden in plain sight, pancreatic cancer can go undetected for months, revealing itself only after it has dangerously grown or spread to other organs. Diagnosed in more than 66,000 U.S. patients each year, pancreatic cancer often does not cause any signs …

Source: Valpo Life - Indiana - Neutral
Published on Nov 22, 2024

Not just blowing smoke at NHB’s Great American Smokeout

Where there’s smoke, there’s more than just fire. There’s also smoldering statistics. Those data points indicate – according to the American Cancer Society - that cigarette smoking remains the most preventable cause of serious illness and death in the U.S. …

Source: DVIDS - Georgia - Gov't Institution
Published on Nov 22, 2024

How Unhealthy Are Cigars?

Are cigars worse than cigarettes? Well, one large cigar can have as much tobacco as an entire pack of cigarettes, the ALA says. In 2017, more than 1 million high school students (nearly 8%) and nearly 2% of middle school students smoked cigars. Nearly 50% …

Source: HealthDay - Neutral
Published on Nov 19, 2024

Surgeon General report shows disparities in tobacco use in U.S.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:46PM A new report from the U.S. Surgeon General says over 500,000 people die from second-hand smoke related illness annually. The U.S. Surgeon General says the nation has made significant progress when it comes to reducing …

Source: ABC 6 Action News - Neutral

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 22:10 GMT

Surgeon General’s Report Highlights Tobacco Disparities & Need to Eliminate Menthol and Other Flavored Tobacco Products

The National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network applauds the release of the 2024 Surgeon General’s report addressing health disparities in tobacco use. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The following statement can be …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 11:00 GMT

Canada’s Illegal Tobacco Industry Eclipses Legal Sales: New Report

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organized crime, trafficking in drugs, guns and tobacco, are cashing in on Canada’s growing contraband tobacco market, raking in almost $1.3 billion - shuttering law-abiding retailers in the process. A new …

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 13:31 GMT

MicroTech CEO to speak on Capitol Hill on the Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) Community Panel

DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroTech is proud to announce that Tony Jimenez, President and CEO of MicroTech, will be speaking as part of the upcoming Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) Community Panel on …

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Published on November 23, 2024 - 02:44 GMT

FDA Roundup: November 22, 2024

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: On Thursday, the FDA published the FDA Voices: “Upholding Public Trust: FDA Office of Criminal …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 08:15 GMT

Personalized Cancer Treatment Global Market Set to Hit $237.92 Billion by 2028

The Business Research Company’s Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports—for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 19:45 GMT

Wrap Technologies Relocates to Southwest Virginia, Expanding in Manufacturing, Defense, and Public Safety Tech Products, ...

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the relocation of Wrap Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) to Southwest Virginia, marking a significant expansion of the company’s commitment to defense and public safety technology. The new manufacturing and …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 19:57 GMT

FDA Roundup: November 22, 2024

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: On Thursday, the FDA published the FDA Voices: “Upholding Public Trust: FDA Office of Criminal …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 15:24 GMT

Statewide Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Challenges Persist for Vermont Students

For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ [email protected] Statewide Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Challenges Persist for Vermont Students Survey Measures …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

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

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

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

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

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. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

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

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

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 …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

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

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

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 …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

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- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

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 …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

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 …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

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

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

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 …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

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. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

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 …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

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 …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

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 …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

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 …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

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 …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

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 …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

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 …

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