Cape Town – Seven former British American Tobacco employees face racketeering charges if National Director of Public Prosecutions Menzi Simelane grants the go-ahead to amend theft charges against them, the Weekend Argus newspaper reported on Saturday.

States that have shifted funds away from tobacco control programs may be missing out on significant savings, according to a new study co-authored by San Francisco State University economist Sudip Chattopadhyay.

Quit for your health. Quit for your baby’s health.

Women smokers, like men smokers, are at increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and pulmonary disease, but women smokers also experience unique risks related to menstrual and reproductive function.
Women who smoke have increased risk conception delay and for primary and secondary infertility.
Women who smoke may have a modest increase in risks for ectopic pregnancy and spontaneous abortion.

Smoking and smokeless tobacco use are usually initiated during adolescence. More than 80% of adult smokers begin smoking before 18 years of age. Additionally, adolescent smokeless tobacco users are more likely than nonusers to become adult cigarette smokers.1,2,3

ustralian women continue to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol during pregnancy, a new study reveals.

Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron’s homers record with a circular tin of smokeless tobacco in his right rear pocket, which really wasn’t necessary.
He could have stored his stash in the clubhouse or dugout. It wasn’t as if he’d step from the batter’s box and reach for a dip.

• Company seeks compensation for loss of trademarks
• Australian government prepares for lawsuit worth ‘billions of dollars’
• Other major tobacco companies ‘to follow suit’

The Australian government is facing a lawsuit that could cost billions after tobacco giant Philip Morris instigated legal action over the incoming law forcing cigarettes to be sold in plain packaging.