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But compared with traditional tobacco cigarettes which, in addition to nicotine, are full of tar and other toxins e-cigarettes could be a less-risky option, a new study suggests

What the tobacco companies knew is another story, but the general public, at least, really didn't know any better

Present trends in female smoking, and this report, suggest that inclusion of a female perspective in tobacco-control policies is crucial. In a linked Comment, Dr Matthew A Steliga, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA, and Dr Carolyn M Dresler, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program, Arkansas Department of Health, Little Rock, AR, USA, say: What makes the realisation that women are at increased risk worrisome is that the tobacco industry views women as its growth market. They conclude: National and international organisations such as the International Network of Women Against Tobacco and the WHOs Tobacco Free Initiative are important reference organisations to promote more effective tobacco cessation in women

Previously known by the pseudonym the Pop Detective, his journalistic career began making up stories about Madonna's addiction to sausage rolls (this is not true by the way)

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