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October 2013

The death of the 10-pack? MEPs vote to consider measures that will help cut youth smoking rates

Euro MPs, including eight representatives from the North West, have voted to consider important changes to smoking laws designed to stop young people taking up smoking. Although proposals include banning packs of 10 cigarettes, some important opportunities have been missed. Read more about the vote on the Guardian website and in the North West on the Tobacco Free Futures site.

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Stoptober 2013: Real people - A real success!

As Stoptober kicks off nationally, we thought it would be a good idea to celebrate some amazing people that quit smoking for good in the lead up to this year's Stoptober campaign. One of the big stories was a mass quit attempt featuring 100 staff and parents from Ambers Attic nursery based in Radcliffe, Bury. Read about the event here

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Systematic review highlights power of standardised packs

After careful analysis of 37 studies, new research suggests that standardised packaging would reduce the appeal of cigarettes, enhance health warnings on packs and address misleading smokers about product harm.

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E-cigarettes: the two must-read briefings

TFF along with Trading Standards North West has put together a briefing to help you understand the current issue around e-cigarettes. This is in addition to an excellent Five questions to ask before allowing e-cigarettes on your premises guide by ASH.

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Andrea's new blog

Our inspirational Chief Executive Andrea Crossfield has started writing her own blog. Andrea will be sharing her experiences, thoughts and ideas from her career in tobacco control.

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Babies born to smokers have smaller brains

A study has found that babies of mothers who regularly smoked while they were in the womb had smaller brains and were at greater risk of stress and anxiety.

 

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Young children recognise cigarette brands

Nearly two thirds of young children in low and middle income countries can identify cigarette brand logos, according to a new study.

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Teenagers put off smoking by standardised packaging

A new survey by BHF adds further weight to the growing evidence that standardised tobacco packaging could help discourage teenagers from smoking.

Editor's note

Hi  and welcome to your October e-news. Stoptober is in full flow and it's great to hear your inspirational stories. Plus the EU Tobacco Product Directive vote took place this week with some big proposals discussed. And of course we are still keeping the pressure on standardised packs. Also please take the time to read Andrea's new blog. Thanks.

Ian White, Project Manager: Communications and Marketing, Tobacco Free Futures

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