Smokeless ‘heat not burn’ tobacco sticks claims of reduced harm questioned in a new study. New US research finds that iQOS heat […]
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New ideas to get on track for Smokefree 2025 — In The News
Public health experts say we are falling short of our Smokefree 2025 goal and unless there is urgent action by […]
Continue readingSmoking on NZ television – In the news
New research highlighting the prevalence of smoking on New Zealand television has been widely covered by the media. Researchers from […]
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It might be time to consider an ‘R’ rating for TV shows that depict smoking, say the authors of research […]
Continue readingPlain packaging regulations revealed – In the news
Draft regulations for introducing plain packaging for cigarettes have been revealed by the Government. Associate Health Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga […]
Continue readingPlain packaging accepted over time – expert responds
While some smokers may oppose plain packaging on cigarettes, many come to accept and even support such initiatives after they are implemented, […]
Continue readingNew plain packaging research – experts respond
As New Zealand deliberates over the introduction of ‘plain packaging’ for cigarettes, a new study confirms that such measures reduce […]
Continue readingSmoking in films R18?
British public health experts have made a call for films depicting smoking to be classified as R18, but a New […]
Continue readingNew research shows significant international support for smoke-free cars
Newly published research conducted at the University of Otago by Dr George Thomson and Dr Nick Wilson has reviewed attitudes […]
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