Costa Rica Joins the Fight Against Tobacco, Passes Comprehensive Tobacco Control Law

WASHINGTON, DC — The Costa Rican government has taken a momentous step to protect the health of its citizens by enacting a comprehensive tobacco control law. Signed by President Laura Chinchilla on Thursday morning, the new law will protect…
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Argentina Joins Growing Movement Against Tobacco in Latin America

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has signed a tough new tobacco-control law that includes restrictions on tobacco advertising and promotions, as well as a requirement that all indoor workplaces and public places are smoke-free.

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Nepal Takes Strong Action to Protect Citizens from Tobacco Epidemic

On May 9, 2011, Nepal’s President signed off on a comprehensive tobacco control law to protect its citizens from tobacco use, one of the world’s deadliest public health epidemics.

The new legislation is an important step forward…
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Honduras Boosts Tobacco Control Movement in Latin America

Honduras’s new tobacco control law will help to protect its citizens from the devastating effects of tobacco use, one of the world’s deadliest public health epidemics.

The new law, which took effect February 21, is an important…
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Colombia Takes Strong Action to Protect Citizens from Tobacco Epidemic

Washington, D.C. – On July 21 Colombian President Alvaro Uribe signed sweeping legislation (La Ley de Control del Tabaco 1335) making Colombia one of the leading Latin American countries to take comprehensive steps to protect its citizens…
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Kenyan Parliament Passes Strong Anti-Tobacco Legislation

Washington, DC - Providing important leadership in Africa for reducing tobacco use and its deadly consequences, the Kenyan Parliament has passed the national Tobacco Control Act, which bans tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship,…
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New Poll: Kenyans Express Overwhelming Support for Tobacco Control Measures

Nairobi, Kenya - A new national opinion poll of over 2,000 Kenyans reveals broad support for measures to reduce smoking and to protect all Kenyans from the harms of secondhand smoke. The poll, conducted by the Steadman Group for the…
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Canadian Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Strong Tobacco Control Laws, Should Spur Similar Efforts Globally

Washington, DC - The Supreme Court of Canada today delivered an important victory for public health that has global implications in upholding the country's strong tobacco control laws, which include strong restrictions on tobacco…
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