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ASH Daily News

Tuesday, 14 December 1999

Headlines

U.S Tobacco firms are dealt another blow
Gift Vouchers to help smokers quit
Stubbing it out during pregnancy
Quitting made easy
Overweight smoker wins Pill damages

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U.S Tobacco firms are dealt another blow

‘Antismoking advocates have a message for America’s beleaguered
tobacco farmers: Don’t blame us for your economic troubles’. The
report by the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and
the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will state that the U.S. farmers’
hardships stem from big cigarette companies decisions to build more
factories outside the U.S. and to buy less expensive, foreign-grown
tobacco leaf. The report also points to the multinational cigarette
companies’ decision in the 1990’s to increase overseas manufacturing
in order to supply foreign markets, especially those in Eastern
Europe.

Source: Wall Street Journal Europe, 14 December 1999

Gift Vouchers to help smokers quit

The ‘Aculase Stop Smoking’ treatment is reported, ‘to be acupuncture
for the new millennium. The laser treatment, originally developed for
skin conditions, has been adapted to stimulate the ‘meridian’ points.
This releases the endorphins to reverse the chemical changes that
nicotine has caused in the system.’ The article continues that
‘Trials have shown an 85 percent success rate. A course of up to five
sessions cost £150. Gift Vouchers from Laser Aesthetics UK, 0207 935
3366.’

Source: Daily Mail, 14 December 1999

Stubbing it out during pregnancy

The Daily Mail reports that, ‘stubbing it out during pregnancy is
easier with expert support. A stop smoking helpline for expectant
women is staffed by specially trained counsellors offering advice and
support before and after the baby is born. Ring 0800 002200.’

Source: Daily Mail, 14 December 1999

Quitting made easy

Next year thousands of smokers will qualify for a week's supply of
free nicotine replacement gum - courtesy of the NHS.

Source: BBC News Online, 13 December 1999
Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_556000/556729.stm


Overweight smoker wins Pill damages

An overweight cigarette smoker who suffered a major stroke shortly
after being put on the contraceptive pill has been awarded £468,000
damages.

Source: BBC News Online, 13 December 1999
Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_562000/562826.stm



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