The Population Interventions Unit, headed by Professor Tony Blakely, in the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, has a PhD position available commencing early 2022. The PhD research project will delve…
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World Health Organization (WHO) launches Quit Tobacco App
The World Health Organization launched ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up use of tobacco in all forms – including smokeless and other newer…
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WHO launches year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco
WHO today launches a year-long global campaign for World No Tobacco Day 2021 – “Commit to Quit.” The new WHO Quit Challenge on WhatsApp and publication “More than 100 reasons to quit tobacco” are…
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Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease
Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-induced heart disease, according to a new brief released today by the World Health Organization, World Heart Federation and the University of Newcastle…
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World No Tobacco Day 2020: protecting youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use
World No Tobacco Day 2020: protecting youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed on May 31st. WNTD aims…
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Stop tobacco industry exploitation of children and young people
Stop tobacco industry exploitation of children and young people 29 May 2020 News release The World Health Organization is today launching a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to…
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WHO launches new report on global tobacco use trends
WHO launches new report on global tobacco use trends Number of males using tobacco globally on the decline, showing that government-led control efforts work to save lives, protect health, beat…
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NEPAL–NCDs risk factors STEPS Survey 2019 – Tobacco Factsheet
NEPAL–NCDs risk factors STEPS Survey 2019 – Tobacco Factsheet NEPAL–NCDs risk factors STEPS Survey 2019 – Tobacco Factsheet Nepal STEPS Survey 2019 Alcohol Consumption and Policy Fact Sheet National NCD…
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Bogor Declaration on Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention #APCAT2019
Bogor Declaration on Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention #APCAT2019. Bogor Declaration on Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention #APCAT2019.
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WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2019
WHO launches new report on the global tobacco epidemic Progress being made in fight against tobacco, but increased action needed to help people quit deadly products 26 July 2019 News…