Global Tobacco Control Updates

Philippines Releases First Global Adult Tobacco Survey Results
20 Mar 2010
Report |

The Philippines became the third country to release final results from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS). This standard global survey tracks tobacco use, exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke and tobacco control measures.

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Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke Face Increased Risk of Heart Disease Later in Life
20 Mar 2010
Research Alert |

A recent study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes found that exposure to secondhand smoke among 13 year olds is associated with increased risks of heart disease factors such as higher levels of arterial wall thickening and future…
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heart disease