540 million Chinese people suffer from exposure to secondhand smoke, including 180 million youths under 15 years of age. These findings led to a high level conference which focused on tobacco control. The delegates called for a national law banning smoking in all public places, similar to measures that have been introduced in parts of Europe and North America. Other statistics released at the conference show that China now has 350 million smokers. [click link for full article]

There’s some great quit smoking help products out there, but you got to know the differences between them and what is right for you. There’s several methods these products use to help you quit. I’ll discuss the two main methods below and give you the best products available.

One of the very few times in life when you are a quitter, you are really a winner. You will be cheered by everyone around you, even the jealous smokers. Life loves a quitter when it comes to smoking! Quitting smoking can have positive experiences in the early stages that give you the strength to continue. In this article I will touch on the important ones.

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researcher Tatiana N. Nanovskaya has received a four-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to advance her research on the safety of bupropion for smoking cessation during pregnancy. Bupropion is an antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. [click link for full article]

Nicotine gum can be an effective way to quit smoking. Remember to use between ten to thirty pieces of gum a day. Never exceed the maximum of thirty pieces in a day and as your urge to smoke decreases you should gradually reduce the number of pieces you chew on a daily basis.

The British Forces Clinic, Allied Joint Forces Command Headquarters Naples, in Italy has won a national award for organising an event for No Smoking Day 2007. [click link for full article]