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Italy's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike: Limited Health Benefits, Increased Smuggling?
A recent analysis by the Italian Public Accounts Observatory (CPI) suggests that a proposed €5 increase in cigarette pack prices may yield limited health benefits due to potential increases in smuggling, despite projected €800 million in increased tax revenue.
Italy's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike: Limited Health Benefits, Increased Smuggling?
A recent analysis by the Italian Public Accounts Observatory (CPI) suggests that a proposed €5 increase in cigarette pack prices may yield limited health benefits due to potential increases in smuggling, despite projected €800 million in increased tax revenue.
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28% Bias Score
Youth Vaping Linked to Increased Smoking Risk and Health Problems
A global review of 384 youth vaping studies reveals that children who regularly vape are three times more likely to become smokers, and face increased risks of respiratory illnesses, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
Youth Vaping Linked to Increased Smoking Risk and Health Problems
A global review of 384 youth vaping studies reveals that children who regularly vape are three times more likely to become smokers, and face increased risks of respiratory illnesses, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
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52% Bias Score
Greece: Highest Female Smoking Rate in the EU
A 2023 Eurostat report reveals that 32% of Greek women smoke, the highest rate in the EU, while 40% of Greek men smoke, ranking fifth in the EU; this highlights a significant public health challenge requiring targeted interventions.
Greece: Highest Female Smoking Rate in the EU
A 2023 Eurostat report reveals that 32% of Greek women smoke, the highest rate in the EU, while 40% of Greek men smoke, ranking fifth in the EU; this highlights a significant public health challenge requiring targeted interventions.
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32% Bias Score
Spain Updates Tobacco Prices in Late July 2025
Spain announced new tobacco prices in late July 2025, impacting various brands, as published in the Official State Gazette (BOE); prices reflect a trend of increasing taxes to curb consumption and raise revenue.
Spain Updates Tobacco Prices in Late July 2025
Spain announced new tobacco prices in late July 2025, impacting various brands, as published in the Official State Gazette (BOE); prices reflect a trend of increasing taxes to curb consumption and raise revenue.
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28% Bias Score
UK Vape Ban Risks Increased Smoking Rates
The UK's ban on disposable vapes, starting July 1, 2025, could cause 90,000–200,000 people to resume smoking, reversing progress toward a smoke-free nation by 2030, despite penalties of £200 fines or two years' imprisonment for offenders.
UK Vape Ban Risks Increased Smoking Rates
The UK's ban on disposable vapes, starting July 1, 2025, could cause 90,000–200,000 people to resume smoking, reversing progress toward a smoke-free nation by 2030, despite penalties of £200 fines or two years' imprisonment for offenders.
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52% Bias Score
Alcohol and Smoking Synergistically Increase Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Risk
A German study found that daily alcohol consumption increases early-onset colorectal cancer risk by 39 percent, while 100 cigarettes in a lifetime increase the risk by 59 percent, highlighting the synergistic effect of both habits.
Alcohol and Smoking Synergistically Increase Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Risk
A German study found that daily alcohol consumption increases early-onset colorectal cancer risk by 39 percent, while 100 cigarettes in a lifetime increase the risk by 59 percent, highlighting the synergistic effect of both habits.
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44% Bias Score
Australia to Increase Cigarette Prices Despite Illicit Trade Surge
Australia will raise cigarette prices by nearly 7% on September 1st, despite a surge in illegal tobacco sales and associated violent crime fueled by high prices.
Australia to Increase Cigarette Prices Despite Illicit Trade Surge
Australia will raise cigarette prices by nearly 7% on September 1st, despite a surge in illegal tobacco sales and associated violent crime fueled by high prices.
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40% Bias Score
Youth Vaping in Great Britain: Tripled Rates Linked to Smoking, Asthma, and Mental Health Issues
A study reveals that young people who vape in Great Britain are three times more likely to smoke, develop asthma, and experience poor mental health; 1.1 million children (20% of 11-to 17-year-olds) have vaped, a threefold increase since 2020, prompting calls for stronger public health measures.
Youth Vaping in Great Britain: Tripled Rates Linked to Smoking, Asthma, and Mental Health Issues
A study reveals that young people who vape in Great Britain are three times more likely to smoke, develop asthma, and experience poor mental health; 1.1 million children (20% of 11-to 17-year-olds) have vaped, a threefold increase since 2020, prompting calls for stronger public health measures.
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52% Bias Score
UK Teen Vaping: A Gateway to Tobacco Smoking
Research shows one-third of UK teens vaping will subsequently smoke tobacco, mirroring 1970s rates and potentially reversing decades of progress in reducing teen smoking, despite a general decline in smoking and drinking among young people since the 1950s.
UK Teen Vaping: A Gateway to Tobacco Smoking
Research shows one-third of UK teens vaping will subsequently smoke tobacco, mirroring 1970s rates and potentially reversing decades of progress in reducing teen smoking, despite a general decline in smoking and drinking among young people since the 1950s.
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40% Bias Score
Lung Cancer Prevention: Expert Advice from Voronezh Oncologists
Voronezh regional oncologists advise on lung cancer prevention: quitting smoking (80-90% of cases), avoiding occupational hazards, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regular screenings, improving air quality, and considering genetic predisposition.
Lung Cancer Prevention: Expert Advice from Voronezh Oncologists
Voronezh regional oncologists advise on lung cancer prevention: quitting smoking (80-90% of cases), avoiding occupational hazards, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regular screenings, improving air quality, and considering genetic predisposition.
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20% Bias Score
Alcohol and Smoking Increase Early-Onset Colon Cancer Risk by 39% and 59%
A new study reveals that daily alcohol consumption raises the risk of early-onset colon cancer by 39 percent, while 100 lifetime cigarettes increase the risk by 59 percent, highlighting the combined effect of alcohol and smoking on this rising cancer among Americans under 50.
Alcohol and Smoking Increase Early-Onset Colon Cancer Risk by 39% and 59%
A new study reveals that daily alcohol consumption raises the risk of early-onset colon cancer by 39 percent, while 100 lifetime cigarettes increase the risk by 59 percent, highlighting the combined effect of alcohol and smoking on this rising cancer among Americans under 50.
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36% Bias Score
France Bans Smoking in Public Spaces to Protect Children
France will ban smoking near schools, on beaches, and in public gardens starting July 1st, aiming to protect children from tobacco and normalize smoke-free spaces, with violators facing a €135 fine and the measure having 78% public support.
France Bans Smoking in Public Spaces to Protect Children
France will ban smoking near schools, on beaches, and in public gardens starting July 1st, aiming to protect children from tobacco and normalize smoke-free spaces, with violators facing a €135 fine and the measure having 78% public support.
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40% Bias Score
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