Harmful Effects of Smoking Highlighted

May 20, 2014 Alpha1 Admin Comments Off

Tobacco ads persuade teens to smoke

Advertisements for tobacco products do persuade teenagers to start smoking, new research has found. According to the findings from Germany, the risk of taking up smoking jumps by almost 40% for every 10 ads seen. To read more about this article click here.

Concern over smoking in pub doorways

The sight of smokers huddled around the doorways of pubs and restaurants is all too common since smoking was banned in all Irish workplaces in 2004. However, new research suggests that this practice may reduce some of the health protection offered by the ban. To read more about this article click here.