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My Thots: January 2014
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014. As recent studies show a marked increase in the global number of smokers with developing countries providing the bulk of these smokers, the time to ACT by putting in place comprehensive tobacco-use legislation is NOW! In this post, we would like to briefly review certain tobacco control policy acts in the 21st century, with focus on the impact of specific interventions on tobacco use in four countries. On June 1,. It was recorded in 2005 that the number of people with respira...
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My Thots: August 2013
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Introducing Fela Durotoye as a Tobacco Control Celebrity Cause Champion. Some weeks ago, I called Mr. Fela Durotoye to ask if he could accommodate us in his schedule while he was in the FCT that weekend and we set up to meet by 8pm after his speaking engagement. The next day, at about thirty minutes to the scheduled appointment while on our way to the meeting, I got a call from him apologising he would not be able to honour our appointment again as he just got a call from Lago...
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My Thots: November 2013
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013. I hope no one gets to mix this up with a certain story that ruled the airwaves for weeks sometime October 2013. As a country, Nigerians are one of the most 'aware' people with much debate on various issues of interest going on from places like the National Assembly to that viewing center just around your neighborhood. As a policy change and public health campaign project, the objective is use Social Media that a lot of Nigerians are active on to advance tobacco control and s...
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My Thots: September 2013
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013. To smoke or not to smoke is a lifestyle decision that significant effects for the person and others people around the smoker. While there exists a vast array of resources (online and offline) with varying claims of success when it comes to helping a person become a non-smoker, the first step in this journey is Why? It is true smoking has harmful effects and various people decide to stop smoking for diverse reasons. After outlining our answers, the next step is to choose a s...
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My Thots: Fighting for a Billion Lives
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Friday, May 02, 2014. Fighting for a Billion Lives. 8211; this is the number of innocent souls tobacco will kill worldwide this century if urgent and drastic action is not put in place to stop this dilemma. Everyone knows by now that it is one of the most easily preventable causes of death, and yet some leaders and citizens will prefer to fold their hands and do nothing. To support the campaign for passage of a comprehensive National Tobacco Control bill, you can. Twitter: Follow @TobaccoCtrl on Twitter.
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My Thots: February 2014
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014. There was a time when it was a taboo for females to hold cigarette not to talk of smoking them, but this days its becoming the norm with female actresses smoking in our home videos thus glamorizing the habit and encouraging more females to smoke. This is an antisocial act that calls for urgent action as it negates the efforts of the governments and concerned peoples of Nigeria to nip smoking in the bud. The good news is that together we can stop this epidemic from invading o...
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My Thots: Let the change begin
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Friday, April 18, 2014. Let the change begin. The goal is to ensure this does not happen in Nigeria as the enforcement of meaningful tobacco control legislation not only solidify locally our agreement with the FCTC but also ensures we are better placed to benefit millions of lives affected directly and indirectly by a lifestyle choice with grave consequences for all. To become a cause champion, Simply sign up by sending your 1) Name 2) Email 3) Telephone No and 4) your location to. Let the change begin.
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My Thots: It is Better Now than Later
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Friday, May 16, 2014. It is Better Now than Later. Either by omission or commission, it is interesting how many people fail to take into consideration immediate and long-term impact of a smoking lifestyle. Infact, it is quite common especially amongst young people who smoke to debate and argue about the effects their bodies have to deal with. It is only as smokers get older and side-effects become more obvious that some smokers accept the UNDENIABLE truth. 8220;If Nigeria passes the law, it has instant i...
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My Thots: December 2013
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Its that time of the year again where people embark on long journeys, ditch their bosses for a while just so they can celebrate Christmas with family and friends. For many also, it's a season when there'll be plenty to eat and drink. Ourselves from the pain so they do not have to go through the hassles of wishing for something they know will never come true. Whatever class we belong, those who still have. How smoking affects your baby:. On average, a pack-a-day habit during ...
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My Thots: October 2013
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Your active participation in a A Smoke-Free Nigeria. Statistics show that banning tobacco advertising and sponsorship is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce tobacco demand and thus a tobacco control “best buy”. However, most countries including Nigeria lack comprehensive laws governing the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Now, as a nation, Nigeria faces a wide range of issues that need attention central of which is the health of her citizens as the say...
