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STATE: No on Prop. 29
The new levy would raise an estimated $810 million annually by 2013-14, though tobacco tax revenue historically shrinks over time as more people quit smoking. Three-quarters of the new money would go toward cancer research or construction of new …
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Smoking During Pregnancy Linked To Increased Autism Risk
| Smoking during pregnancy is a stupid idea on many levels and now a new study suggests aside from what we already known about premature births, asthma related issues and other complications, smoking may increase the risk that your child is born with … |
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Smoking ban still lights up debate
WHAT IT WOULD DO: Stop enforcement of smoking ban at charitable fundraising events that have exited for at least 10 years. • STATUS: Budget passed by Senate but it still must be reconciled with budgets proposed by House and governor.
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Smoking While Pregnant & Autism Not Linked
As a recent study reveals, at least smoking while pregnant appears, for the moment, to be ruled out as having a link to autism. While a tiny association with one type of autism disorder was found, the researchers could not rule out coincidence to …
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Mom's stress during pregnancy can affect baby's iron status
Well-known risk factors for poor iron status in infants are maternal iron deficiency, maternal diabetes, smoking during pregnancy, preterm birth, low birthweight and multiple pregnancy. This study, conducted by researchers from Ashkelon Academic …
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Some bars, eateries still let patrons light up
Pennsylvania's Clean Indoor Air Act, which took effect in September 2008 after more than a decade of legislative wrangling, was supposed to protect employees and customers from the dangers of secondhand smoke by prohibiting smoking in most workplaces.
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Smoking A growing pastime for Nigerian girls
Nigerian ladies have risen to the challenge and are not showing any sign of waning. Years ago, ladies that smoked and drank alcohol could be counted. It was inviolable of sort to be seen with a stick of 'stogie'. But nowadays, more and more Nigerian …
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Smoking in pregnancy linked to autism
Smoking in pregnancy may lead to high-functioning autism in children, according to a new study. Preliminary findings have indicated that mothers who smoke while pregnant are at an increased chance of giving birth to a child with a severe form of autism …
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Smoking While Pregnant May Raise Autism Risk
By Dustin Lushing, Newser Staff (Newser) – If any expectant mom needed yet more evidence that smoking is a bad idea, here it is: Doing so during pregnancy raises the risk of having a child with Asperger's or another kind of autism, a new study suggests …
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