Archive for October, 2007
Camel No. 9
October 25th, 2007
nospam@example.com (Clear the Smoke) wrote an interesting post today on
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Tobacco companies have long preyed on young women and teenage girls with marketing campaigns that associate smoking with female independence, sophistication and beauty.
R. J. Reynolds’ new Camel No. 9 campaign is simply a new spin on an old favorite— if you pick up a recent copy of Vogue, Glamour or Cosmopolitan, you are likely to encounter ads that put a twist on the famous perfume Chanel No.5 and the catchy, romantic song “Love Potion No. 9.”
Today, about 73,000 women in Hawaii smoke, putting them at risk for heart attacks, strokes, lung cancer, emphysema and other life-threatening diseases.
Don’t let your loved one fall victim to pretty packaging and clever adertising. There is nothing glamorous, sophisticated or sexy about smoking cigarettes.
Sources:http://healthyhawaii2010.orghttp://www.tobaccofreekids.org/reports/women/http://www.rtmagazine.com/issues/articles/2007-10_02.asphttp://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/15/business/media/15adco.html
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Unlocking the secrets of cot death
October 15th, 2007
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Exclusive: A major new report seen by the IoS has revealed that smoking holds the key to a mystery that has baffled doctors and brought heartache to thousands.
Nine out of 10 mothers whose babies suffered cot death smoked during pregnancy, according to a scientific study to be published this week. The study, thought to be one of the most authoritative to date on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), says women who smoke during pregnancy are four times more likely than non-smokers to see their child fall victim to cot death.
The comprehensive report will make a strong case for the Government to increase the scope of anti-smoking legislation. It even suggests a possible move to try to ban pregnant women from getting tobacco altogether.
The study, produced by Bristol University’s Institute of Child Life and Health, is based on analysis of the evidence of 21 international studies on smoking and cot [...]
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Smoking pc10s
October 13th, 2007
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I started with instructions for my mini-screen Show Notes. Next was a revisit in which I
trashed the newest anti-smoking prescription drug. I then narrate the pre-course message and play a
bit of the Allegory Method from the original recording.
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Beyond Tobacco, Why Betel Nut is Bad
October 4th, 2007
nospam@example.com (Clear the Smoke) wrote an interesting post today on
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For those who think chewing betel nut isn’t as harmful as using traditional tobacco products – think again.
You may know betel nut as Areca nut, Paaku, Pinang, Cau or Supari. People typically chew the highly addictive betel nut by wrapping small pieces with lime in a pepper-flavored leaf from the Piper betle plant. Often times, tobacco is added, thus increasing its addictive nature.
Betel nut is a mild stimulate – the habit of chewing it first originated as a ceremonial custom in South East Asia and the Pacific islands, which has resulted in commonplace use among these cultures.
Even though the health affects of this powerful seed are still being studied, recent research shows that habitual chewing of betel nut can lead to many of the same lasting health problems and deadly consequences as tobacco use.
In recent years, betel nut chewing has increasingly been linked to [...]
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Live Smoke-Free for a Better You, a Better Hawaii
October 4th, 2007
nospam@example.com (Clear the Smoke) wrote an interesting post today on
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For smokers and non-smokers alike, the choice to lead a smoke-free life is a personal one. For many it is not an easy choice and it is important to know that a number of resources and support services exist to help you clear the smoke from your life.
Want to quit smoking? Seek help! There are many ways to quit, including:
Using nicotine replacement products (gum and patches)
Call a hotline like The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW, for free, confidential support tailored to your needs
Attend smoking cessation classes or join a local support group, like Queen’s Medical Centers “Quit Tobacco Monthly Clinic”
Don’t let the lack of health insurance stand in your way. Many programs are free or offered at low cost to those without insurance.
Don’t smoke? Everyone can do something to clear the smoke from their lives and the lives of those around them. Here are some quick tips [...]
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