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EU Smoking Rates Remain High, Linked to Socioeconomic Factors
A Eurobarometer survey reveals that 24% of EU citizens smoke, with Eastern European countries having the highest rates and Sweden the lowest; unemployment and financial difficulties are strongly correlated with smoking; tobacco is the leading cause of preventable cancer in the EU.
EU Smoking Rates Remain High, Linked to Socioeconomic Factors
A Eurobarometer survey reveals that 24% of EU citizens smoke, with Eastern European countries having the highest rates and Sweden the lowest; unemployment and financial difficulties are strongly correlated with smoking; tobacco is the leading cause of preventable cancer in the EU.
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12% Bias Score
Smoking Shortens Life by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Study Finds
A University College London study shows one cigarette shortens life by 20 minutes; a pack a day equates to seven hours, leading to a 10-year reduction in lifespan for continuing smokers; quitting early next year could regain up to 50 days by year's end.
Smoking Shortens Life by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Study Finds
A University College London study shows one cigarette shortens life by 20 minutes; a pack a day equates to seven hours, leading to a 10-year reduction in lifespan for continuing smokers; quitting early next year could regain up to 50 days by year's end.
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24% Bias Score
Smoking Cuts Lifespan by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Prompts UK Tobacco Sale Ban
A new UK government report estimates that each cigarette shortens a smoker's lifespan by 20 minutes (17 minutes for men, 22 for women), based on updated research from University College London, prompting a government campaign to encourage quitting and a planned progressive ban on tobacco sales.
Smoking Cuts Lifespan by 20 Minutes Per Cigarette, Prompts UK Tobacco Sale Ban
A new UK government report estimates that each cigarette shortens a smoker's lifespan by 20 minutes (17 minutes for men, 22 for women), based on updated research from University College London, prompting a government campaign to encourage quitting and a planned progressive ban on tobacco sales.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine War's Impact on Health: Regional Disparities and Mental Health Crisis
A survey of nearly 10,000 Ukrainians reveals that while 50% rate their health as good or very good, regions near the war zone (Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson) report significantly worse health, higher rates of chronic illness, and mental health issues, with limited access to care.
Ukraine War's Impact on Health: Regional Disparities and Mental Health Crisis
A survey of nearly 10,000 Ukrainians reveals that while 50% rate their health as good or very good, regions near the war zone (Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson) report significantly worse health, higher rates of chronic illness, and mental health issues, with limited access to care.
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36% Bias Score
Massachusetts Considers Statewide Tobacco Sales Ban
Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing a bill to phase out all tobacco sales, starting by banning sales to individuals born after a certain date; this follows similar bans in several towns and aims to create a tobacco-free generation, although it faces potential legal and economic challenges.
Massachusetts Considers Statewide Tobacco Sales Ban
Massachusetts lawmakers are proposing a bill to phase out all tobacco sales, starting by banning sales to individuals born after a certain date; this follows similar bans in several towns and aims to create a tobacco-free generation, although it faces potential legal and economic challenges.
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36% Bias Score
E-cigarettes and Lung Cancer Risk
A study reveals increased lung cancer risk for former smokers who switched to e-cigarettes, highlighting the need for more research into long-term health effects.
E-cigarettes and Lung Cancer Risk
A study reveals increased lung cancer risk for former smokers who switched to e-cigarettes, highlighting the need for more research into long-term health effects.
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0% Bias Score
Study: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life
A new study shows each cigarette shortens life expectancy by roughly 20 minutes; quitting, even later in life, adds to lifespan; effects are cumulative, with significant benefits from early cessation.
Study: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life
A new study shows each cigarette shortens life expectancy by roughly 20 minutes; quitting, even later in life, adds to lifespan; effects are cumulative, with significant benefits from early cessation.
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40% Bias Score
UK Report: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life, Leading to Tobacco Sales Phase-Out
A new UK government report estimates that every cigarette reduces life expectancy by 20 minutes, leading to a campaign to curb smoking and a planned phase-out of tobacco sales, starting by raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco incrementally until those born after 2009 will never legally buy to...
UK Report: Each Cigarette Costs 20 Minutes of Life, Leading to Tobacco Sales Phase-Out
A new UK government report estimates that every cigarette reduces life expectancy by 20 minutes, leading to a campaign to curb smoking and a planned phase-out of tobacco sales, starting by raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco incrementally until those born after 2009 will never legally buy to...
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52% Bias Score
Smoking One Cigarette Reduces Life Expectancy by 20 Minutes, Study Finds
Research commissioned by the U.K. government shows that smoking one cigarette reduces life expectancy by 20 minutes, while quitting for a year could add 50 days of life expectancy for a person smoking 10 cigarettes a day; this study is based on decades of data from two major U.K. population studies.
Smoking One Cigarette Reduces Life Expectancy by 20 Minutes, Study Finds
Research commissioned by the U.K. government shows that smoking one cigarette reduces life expectancy by 20 minutes, while quitting for a year could add 50 days of life expectancy for a person smoking 10 cigarettes a day; this study is based on decades of data from two major U.K. population studies.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Proposes Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes to Curb Addiction
The FDA submitted a proposed rule to lower nicotine in cigarettes to reduce addiction, potentially preventing 33 million from starting to smoke and helping 5 million quit within a year, based on earlier projections, though the final impact is unknown and subject to a lengthy regulatory process and p...
FDA Proposes Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes to Curb Addiction
The FDA submitted a proposed rule to lower nicotine in cigarettes to reduce addiction, potentially preventing 33 million from starting to smoke and helping 5 million quit within a year, based on earlier projections, though the final impact is unknown and subject to a lengthy regulatory process and p...
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40% Bias Score
France's Smoking Rates Remain High Despite Decrease in Daily Smokers
France's smoking rate remains stable, but daily smokers are decreasing. New government measures aim to further reduce smoking prevalence.
France's Smoking Rates Remain High Despite Decrease in Daily Smokers
France's smoking rate remains stable, but daily smokers are decreasing. New government measures aim to further reduce smoking prevalence.
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20% Bias Score
Lynch's Smoking Regret
Filmmaker David Lynch reveals his battle with emphysema, caused by lifelong smoking, urging others to quit.
Lynch's Smoking Regret
Filmmaker David Lynch reveals his battle with emphysema, caused by lifelong smoking, urging others to quit.
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0% Bias Score
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