World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29 September
Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading [...]
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WHO – Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease worldwide GalleryWHO – Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease worldwide
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WHO – Tobacco responsible for 20% of deaths from coronary heart disease worldwide
Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-induced heart disease, according to a new brief released today by the World Health Organization, World Heart [...]
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As pandemic forces change, it’s a good time for Canadians to quit smoking GalleryAs pandemic forces change, it’s a good time for Canadians to quit smoking
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As pandemic forces change, it’s a good time for Canadians to quit smoking
There’s no shortage of debate on who gets very sick from the virus, and who doesn’t. It is clear that we must do a [...]
New Brunswick Green Party platform calls for action on age 21, e-cigarette flavours
The New Brunswick provincial election is Sept. 14, 2020. The Green Party election platform includes a commitment to: Raise the minimum age to purchase [...]
Tobacco and Vaping Control Forum 2020: Registration
Registration for the 2020 Tobacco and Vaping Control Forum is now available! The 2020 Tobacco and Vaping Control Forum is a key knowledge exchange event for public health [...]
Comparative Federal/Provincial/Territorial Tobacco Tax Rates As of August 1, 2020
200 Cigarettes 200 roll-your-own cigarettes (100g) NS $70.63 ($59.04) $46.00 ($40.00) Man $68.18 ($60.00) $50.09 ($45.50) PEI $65.11 ($55.04) $31.80 ($27.52) NB $61.83 [...]
Statement of Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on COVID-19 and smoking
Below is a Statement from Dr. Theresa Tam, the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on COVID-19 and smoking. The Statement was issued on [...]
Minister of Health announces funding for projects to help Canadians stop tobacco use
To mark World No Tobacco Day, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced nearly $4.8 million in funding for organizations across Canada to develop programs and services that will [...]
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This World No Tobacco Day, Health Canada’s young adult tobacco cessation campaign, Break It Off, is challenging Canadians to pick a date to quit smoking. GalleryThis World No Tobacco Day, Health Canada’s young adult tobacco cessation campaign, Break It Off, is challenging Canadians to pick a date to quit smoking.
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This World No Tobacco Day, Health Canada’s young adult tobacco cessation campaign, Break It Off, is challenging Canadians to pick a date to quit smoking.
Break It Off is a campaign that helps young adults quit smoking and stay smoke-free. More Information Videos
WHO statement: Tobacco use and COVID-19
Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for many respiratory infections and increases the severity of respiratory diseases. A review of studies by public [...]