News (Media Awareness Project) - US: WHO Study Finds Dangers To Health From Cigars,Pipes |
Title: | US: WHO Study Finds Dangers To Health From Cigars,Pipes |
Published On: | 1999-04-21 |
Source: | Orange County Register (CA) |
Fetched On: | 2008-09-06 07:55:44 |
WHO STUDY FINDS DANGERS TO HEALTH FROM CIGARS,PIPES
Smoke from cigars and pipes can be just as damaging to health as
cigarette smoke, a study by the World Health Organization said Monday.
Attacking the glamorous image associated with cigars in particular, a
top tobacco fighter at the WHO said the study showed governments
should treat cigars and pipes like cigarettes - with advertising bans,
health warnings and taxes.
Smoke from cigars and pipes can be just as damaging to health as
cigarette smoke, a study by the World Health Organization said Monday.
Attacking the glamorous image associated with cigars in particular, a
top tobacco fighter at the WHO said the study showed governments
should treat cigars and pipes like cigarettes - with advertising bans,
health warnings and taxes.
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