New Resource Provides Guidance for Smoke-free Compliance Studies
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids posted a new guidance document, Assessing Compliance with Smoke-Free Laws: A “How-to” Guide for Conducting Compliance Studies, on the International Resource Center website that can help advocates working to strengthen
Mexico City:Study- Smoke-free Law Did Not Reduce Restaurants’ Profits
A new study published in Tobacco Control finds that restaurants have not suffered economically as a result of Mexico City’s 100% smoke-free law. Findings are based on a monthly survey of businesses from January 2005
15000aDay.org: Taking action against tobacco and NCDs
WLF, in partnership with other groups, has just launched an exciting online advocacy effort that educates about the devastating impact of the tobacco epidemic and the importance of the upcoming UN Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases
New World Bank Report on NCD’s in South Asia
New World Bank Report on Non-communicable DiseasesA new World Bank report warns that South Asian countries are facing a health crisis due to rising rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs disproportionately affect poor families, often
England:Plans to target sale of tobacco products/Tobacco Plan
Tougher steps covering the sale and promotion of tobacco products are to be unveiled by ministers later. The Department of Health in England is expected to say that it will push ahead with a ban
Dr. Margaret Chan’s speech: 100th International Women’s Day
Dr Margaret Chan Director-General Address to WHO staff on the occasion ofthe 100th anniversary of InternationalWomen’s Day Geneva, Switzerland, 8 March 2011 Colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, In 1968, the Philip Morris tobacco company introduced Virginia
Smoke-free zones: recent good practices from around the globe
TURKEY: University campuses now ‘smoke-free zones’ – Today’s ZamanMarch 2, 2011 [Photo cutline]: The YÖK project has banned smoking on university campuses in an attempt to reduce the number of students smoking tobacco. The
Last day today, 28 February: nominations for the 2011 Judy Wilkenfeld Award
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is still accepting nominations for the 2011 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence. To submit a nominee for the Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence, please
Smoke-free Mexico City Success Due to Strong Advocacy
Smoke-free Mexico City Success Due to Strong Advocacy A recent article in Tobacco Control found that the coordinated efforts of advocates and policymakers led to the successful implementation of Mexico City’s 100% smoke-free law. The
World No Tobacco Day 2011 Theme: The WHO FCTC
http://www.who.int/tobacco/wntd/2011/announcement/en/index.html World No Tobacco Day 2011 Theme: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 13 January 2011 – The World Health Organization (WHO) selects “The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control” as the theme of
World No Tobacco Day 2011: The WHO FCTC
http://www.who.int/tobacco/wntd/2011/announcement/en/index.html World No Tobacco Day 2011 Theme: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 13 January 2011 – The World Health Organization (WHO) selects “The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control” as the theme of
Study Finds Decreases in Childhood Asthma Hospitalizations after Smoke-free Law Implementation
Scotland’s Smoking, Health and Social Care Act banned smoking in all public places and workplaces as of March 26, 2006. Previous studies have shown that adoption of the comprehensive smoke-free law has been associated with
Canada announces new picture warnings to cover 75% of package front and back
On Thursday December 30, Canada’s Minister of Health, Leona Aglukkaq, announced that a new set of 16 picture-based warnings on cigarette packages will be required. These new warnings will cover 75% of the package front
UK Governement Position on Plain Packaging
http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/@ps/documents/digitalasset/dh_122252.pdf ASH news release: For immediate release: 30 November 2010 Public Health White Paper – A step in the right direction Responding to the Public Health White Paper launched today ASH broadly welcomed the emphasis
Fourth session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC
DEATH CLOCK to start COP 4 http://www.fctc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=457:death-clock-to-start-cop-4&catid=222:meeting-resources&Itemid=230 From the WHO-FCTC website: http://www.who.int/fctc/en/ The fourth session of the Conference of the Parties will be held from 15 to 20 November 2010 at the conference
pictorial warnings now required by 40 countries/jurisdictions – international summary
There are now at least 40 countries/jurisdictions that have finalized requirements for pictorial warnings. Some countries are now on their second, third or fourth round of pictures. A listing of 40 countries/jurisdictions is attached as
News update on FCTC Articles 9/10
Please see the news update on the FCA website – www.fctc.org. FCA Tobacco flavours, Facts and Q&A FCA has just developed a media briefer on tobacco flavours facts and a Q and A, in response
FCA: UN NGO conference recognises implementation of FCTC as key to advancing global health
The 63rd UN DPI/NGO Conference recognized the implementation of FCTC as key to the advancing of Global Health. This is in part thanks to the FCA members who attended and influenced the outcomes of this
FCA: UN NGO conference recognises implementation of FCTC as key to advancing global health
The 63rd UN DPI/NGO Conference recognized the implementation of FCTC as key to the advancing of Global Health. This is in part thanks to the FCA members who attended and influenced the outcomes of this
APACT Registration now open; Provisional program now available!
Welcome to the APACT 2010 conference website: http://www.apact2010.org/ NEWS FLASH! Registration now open! Click here: http://www.apact2010.org/ for more information and for the latest provisional program. Onsite registration opens 6 – 9 October 2010 APACT
Asia-Pacific Cancer Society Training Grants (APCASOT)
Dear Colleagues and Friends, Would you like to participate in a cancer control capacity-building project? The application process is open since 26 May 2010, with the deadline being 24 September 2010 Have you started your
WHO technical manual on tobacco tax administration
The World Health Organization has just published a “WHO technical manual on tobacco tax administration”. The new manual aims to help governments improve health and increase revenues by identifying a set of best practices for
Global Health Promotion: Recent Papers
The Political Economy of Tobacco and Poverty Alleviation in Southeast Asia: contradictions in the role of the state Global Health, Equity and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
Ferrari reveal new logo design, 08/07/10
Ferrari have changed their controversial racing team logo, with the new design to come into force from January 1 next year. The team were recently criticised regarding the barcode emblem that had previously adorned their
Dr. Judith Mackay on CNN’s TalkAsia
Dr. Mackay joins CNN’s weekly chat program TALK ASIA, as she reveals her work in public health, particularly on tobacco control. She also talks about her battles with the tobacco industry in China, and her liftetime mission
Tobacco use and marketing among women – Bangladesh, Thailand, and Uruguay
A new study published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention journal, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reportexamines data from the 2009 Global Adult Tobacco Surveys (GATS) conducted in Bangladesh, Thailand, and Uruguay. GATS
Global Industry Survey
Media release from the Australian Council on Smoking and Health. It details a survey indicating that the tobacco industry is the least reputable among industry sectors. Click for more
SEATCA letter: Restoring IDRC’s Integrity and Credibility
07 June 2010 Dr. Ahmed Galal Board Member International Development Research Centre Canada RE: Restoring IDRC’s Integrity and Credibility: Mrs. Barbara McDougall’s Resignation Dear Dr. Galal, The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) is
WHO online database of pictorial health warnings
The World Health Organization has just published an online database of pictorial health warnings. The database is categorized by topic and by Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Article 11 of the
WHO online database of pictorial health warnings
The World Health Organization has just published an online database of pictorial health warnings. The database is categorized by topic and by Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Article 11 of the
WHO online database of pictorial health warnings
The World Health Organization has just published an online database of pictorial health warnings. The database is categorized by topic and by Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Article 11 of the
Plain packaging:At last, truth in cigarette advertising, 29/04/10
From January 2012, all cigarettes will be sold in plain packages. No logos, no shiny finishes, no bright colours, no pretty pictures. Instead of reassuring and persuasive brand imagery, graphic health warnings will dominate the
WHO-TFI World No Tobacco Day 2010
WPRO Awardees and Country Events: http://www.wpro.who.int/sites/tfi/wntd/WNTD_2010.htm
Making Progress, but Not there Yet, 21/03/10
Geneva, Switzerland: International talks in Geneva on a new treaty to fight the global problem of illicit trade in tobacco products have ended without a final agreement. But Parties did make some significant progress.. They
INB-4 daily bulletins are now available at www.fctc.org
Bulletin 101 (Friday, 19 March) Headlines: Digesting the Thursday Night Surprise inside this issue Information sharing is critical Unlawful manufacturing in China 3 Non-price factors behind smuggling Nepal case study US moves to ban cigs by
LIVESTRONG makes it to Ideas for Change in America
Announcing the Top 10 Ideas for Change in America Hey Changemakers, After the submission of 2505 ideas and 209,950 votes, we’re happy to announce the 10 winners of the Ideas for Change in America competition.
APACT 2010 Reminder
APACT 2010 Registration Opening Soon. Provisional Programe: The APACT 2010 Scientific Program Committee is putting together a world-class program featuring renowned speakers and addressing key issues in tobacco control and public health. The provisional
The APACT 2010 abstract submission deadline has been extended!
The APACT 2010 abstract submission deadline has been extended! You now have until 24 March 2010 to submit your abstract. APACT 2010 is inviting abstract submissions on tobacco control topics relevant to the Asia Pacific
White House Statement on Protecting kids from Tobacco and Improving Public Health
Here is a statement of the Obama administration posted on the White House website: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/02/26/protecting-kids-tobacco-and-improving-public-health-home-and-abroad
Picture health warnings required by 35 countries/jurisdictions
The fifth anniversary of the coming into force of the FCTC will take place on Feb. 27, 2010. For package warnings, the FCTC has been a pivotal factor in helping to spur improvements worldwide. When
Fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
Opening remarks on the fifth anniversary of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, Geneva, Switzerland , 26 February 2010 Convention on tobacco control a triumph for public health Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the
APACT 2010 reminder: abstract submission closes in 4 days
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Abstract submission deadline reminder Submission deadline: 5 March 2010 With only FOUR DAYS left until the abstract submission deadline, act quickly and submit your abstract before it
World No Tobacco Day 2010
This year’s World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) on 31 May 2010 focuses on the theme: Gender and tobacco with an emphasis on marketing to women The WHO is looking for nominees for this year’s WNTD,
APACT Updates: Abstract Submission deadline: 5 March 2010
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Abstract submission deadline reminder Submission deadline: 5 March 2010 With only one month left until the abstract submission deadline, act quickly and submit
WORLD CANCER DAY
World Cancer Day brings message of hope This year World Cancer Day (WCD) 2010 brings a positive message that some cancer can be prevented. Today is WCD (4 February 2010) and it aims to
LAST DAY FOR NOMINATIONS:The 2010 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is reminding everyone that today, Friday 15 January 2010 is the last day for nominations for the 2010 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence. When Judy Wilkenfeld died
APACT 2010
Application for funding assistance Submission deadline extended: 29 January 2010 Click for more information
Commentary: Tobacco Industry’s Onslaught on Asia
Tobacco Industry’s Onslaught on Asia ‘While almost all of Asia has ratified the FCTC and is moving to implement the WHO treaty on tobacco (FCTC) the global tobacco industry is intensifying is grip on Asia.
Global Smokefree Partnership Awards
Global Smokefree Partnership Awards for leadership and excellence in promoting effective smokefree policies Call for Nominations 2009 The Global Smokefree Partnership is organising the fourth edition of the awards aimed at: 1. recognising outstanding leadership
Sign Petition Against Tabinfo Asia 2009
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