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Though concerned about COVID-19, cigar smokers are smoking more, survey fi
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
North Carolina [USA], Aug 5 (ANI): An online survey involving nearly 800 cigar smokers found that majority of the people surveyed intended to quit smoking due to concerns about elevated health risks if they contracted COVID-19, more than twice as many reported they increased rather than decr
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Smokers good at math are more likely to want to quit, finds study
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Ohio [USA], June 22 (ANI): For smokers who are better at math, the decision to quit just adds up, suggests a new study.
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World No Tobacco Day: KSRTC gathers over Rs 35 lakh in fines from smokers
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) ( [India], May 31 (ANI): Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Saturday said that it has penalised 17661 passengers with a total penalty amount of Rs 35,23,200 in one year for violation of 'Smoking is Prohibited' rules in all public places of the Corpor
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UK based study reveals smoking, COPD associated with higher COVID-19 morta
Updated : 6 years ago IST
London [UK], May 16 (ANI): In a UK based study, researchers have found that for smokers and people who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality with COVID-19 infection.
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COPD and smoking associated with higher COVID-19 mortality
Updated : 6 years ago IST
London [UK], May 12 (ANI): Current smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality with COVID-19 infection, according to a new study.
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E-cigarette users experience vascular damage similar to that of smokers of
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 3 (ANI): In contrast to the common notion that e-cigarettes are safer than combustible cigarettes, a recent study has revealed that e-cigarettes damage the arteries and blood vessel function much like smoking traditional cigarettes.
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Study reveals e-cigarette users experience vascular damage similar to that
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 29 (ANI): An eye-opening study for those who have switched their traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes advocates that using e-cigarettes damages the arteries and blood vessel function much like smoking traditional cigarettes.
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CAPHRA urges Health Ministry to discuss rights of vapers in a global treat
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] March 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): An Asian alliance of tobacco harm reduction advocacy organizations has urged India' Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to bring up the rights of smokers who want to switch to safer alternatives during the Ninth Session of Parties (COP9) of the Wo
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Connecting with people on networks can increase awareness among smokers: S
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 9 (ANI): According to a recent study, the awareness among smokers about the ill effects of their habit can be made more accurate if they are given the opportunity to discuss their ideas and experiences with other people, who can either be smokers or non-smokers.
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Smokers who kicked habit recently more likely to go for e-cigarettes: Stud
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 8 (ANI): Smokers, who kicked the habit within the last five years, are more likely to switch to vaping as against the one who quitted a decade or more ago.
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Discussing smoking-risks with network boosts intent to quit, suggests stud
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 7 (ANI): In a study based involving a group of smokers and non-smokers, researchers have found that awareness among smokers and their assessment of smoking's risks became more accurate by discussing their ideas with other people.
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E-cigarettes are popular among comparatively recent quitters, study sugges
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 4 (ANI): Vaping is common for those who left smoking tobacco within the past 5 years rather than for those who left a decade or more ago.
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