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Research results from 1 August 2008

Danishevski K, Gilmore A, McKee M. Public attitudes towards smoking and tobacco control policy in Russia. Tobacco Control 17[4], 276-283. August 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18653793
Kaleta D, Polanska K, Jegier A. Smoking predictors among economically active individuals. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health 20[4], 357-363. 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18655238
Mubeen SM, Morrow M, Barraclough S. Smoking among future doctors in a “no-smoking” university campus in Karachi, Pakistan: issues of tobacco control. J.Pak.Med.Assoc. 58[5], 248-253. May 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18655401

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Research results from 25 July 2008

Farmer AP, Legare F, Turcot L, Grimshaw J, Harvey E, McGowan JL et al. Printed educational materials: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews [3], CD004398. 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18646106
Priest N, Armstrong R, Doyle J, Waters E. Policy interventions implemented through sporting organisations for promoting healthy behaviour change. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews [3], CD004809. 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18646111

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Research results from 17 July 2008

Abu-Mourad T, Alegakis A, Shashaa S, Koutis A, Lionis C, Philalithis A. Individual determinants of primary healthcare utilisation in Gaza Strip, Palestine. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 62[8], 701-707. August 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18621955

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Research results from 23 May 2008

Britton A, Shipley M, Singh-Manoux A, Marmot MG. Successful Aging: The Contribution of Early-Life and Midlife Risk Factors. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society . 12 May 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18482302
Ozasa K, Katanoda K, Tamakoshi A, Sato H, Tajima K, Suzuki T et al. Reduced Life Expectancy due to Smoking in Large-Scale Cohort Studies in Japan. Journal of Epidemiology . 14 May 2008. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18480591

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Research results from 11th April 2008

Kohrman M. Smoking among Doctors: Governmentality, Embodiment, and the Diversion of Blame in Contemporary China. Medical Anthropology 27[1], 9-42. January 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18266170

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Research results from 21st March 2008

Falcao TJ, Costa IC. Smoking in a small city: an ethnographic study to serve as a base for the creation of a public health program. J.Bras.Pneumol. 34[2], 91-97. February 2008.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18345452

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Research results from 7 December 2007

Digenis-Bury EC, Brooks DR, Chen L, Ostrem M, Horsburgh CR. Use of a population-based survey to describe the health of Boston public housing residents. American Journal of Public Health . 29 November 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=18048798

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Research results from 2 November 2007

Alekseeva NV, Alekseev OL, Chukhrova MG. Some psychosocial aspects of smoking: 10-year experience in “Quit & Win” campaigns in Novosibirsk. Alaska Medicine 49[2 Suppl], 71-74. 2006.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17929610
Wakefield M, Cameron M, Murphy M. Potential for Smoke-Free Policies in Social Venues to Prevent Smoking Uptake and Reduce Relapse: A Qualitative Study. Health Promotion Practice . 9 October 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17925593
Pearson D, Angulo A, Bourcier E, Freeman E, Valdez R. Hospitality workers’ attitudes and exposure to secondhand smoke, hazardous chemicals, and working conditions. Public Health Reports 122[5], 670-678. September 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17877315

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Research results from 5 October 2007

Simpson D. North Korea: singular aim of smoking ban. Tobacco Control 16[5], 298. October 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17897986

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Research results from 14 September 2007

Mooney H. Public health. Smoking battle heats up as age law targets the cool kids. Health Service Journal 117[6068], 12-13. 9 August 2007.
No abstract available.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17847883
Phillips R, Amos A, Ritchie D, Cunningham-Burley S, Martin C. Smoking in the home after the smoke-free legislation in Scotland: qualitative study. BMJ . 9 September 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17827488
Percival J. Smoking: tackling the silent epidemic. Journal of Family Health Care 17[4], 109-110. 2007. No abstract available.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17824207
Gorini G, Chellini E, Galeone D. What happened in Italy? A brief summary of studies conducted in Italy to evaluate the impact of the smoking ban. Annals of Oncology . 5 September 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17804471
Galan I, Mata N, Estrada C, Diez-Ganan L, Velazquez L, Zorrilla B et al. Impact of the “Tobacco control law” on exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in Spain. BMC Public Health 7[1], 224. 30 August 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17760974
Tobias M, Huang K. Tobacco consumption in New Zealand: why did it fall? Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 31[4], 344-347. August 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17725014

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Research results from 01 June 2007

Anonymous. State-specific prevalence of smoke-free home rules—United States, 1992-2003. MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 56[20], 501-504. 25 May 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstract&db=PubMed&list_uids=17522588

Research results from 18 May 2007

Brekke M, Rekdal M, Straand J. Which population groups should be targeted for cardiovascular prevention? A modelling study based on the Norwegian Hordaland Health Study (HUSK). Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care 25[2], 105-111. June 2007.
Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=17497488

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