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Tobacco firm gets temporary tax reprieve

The Kenya Revenue Authority has been stopped from collecting more than Sh400 million in taxes from a cigarette manufacturer.

Tobacco Kills!

On 27 February 2005, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), took effect. That was the world's first public health treaty. Countries that signed on as parties agreed to a set of common goals, minimum standards for tobacco control policy, and to cooperate in dealing with cross-border challenges such as cigarette smuggling. Currently the WHO declares that 4 billion people will be covered by the treaty, which includes 168 signatories. Amongst other steps, signatories are to put...

Quitting Smoking – What Actually Happen After You Quit?

Statistics show that if time can be turned back, 82% of smokers wish they never have started the habit. Everyone knows that it’s obviously healthier for you to quit smoking as soon as possible, but there are more than just long-term health benefits from it. Psychologically you gain better self-esteem and hence leaving space for career improvements, socially you will never feel like an outcast again in public places such as shopping malls and restaurants, and financially you may get to save...

Asthma And Smoking - A Dangerous Combination

Asthma and smoking is a topic that has been discussed much. This is because smoking is dangerous (even if you do not have asthma) especially when you suffer from asthma. When people suffer from asthma their airways become narrow constricted due to inflammation and mucus clogging. Smoking can be a trigger that brings on an asthma attack and it can also increase the frequency of the attacks. It can also cause extensive damage to the airways that can have lasting undesirable effects on the health...