Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study
Smokers had higher levels of harmful bacteria – like Fusobacterium, Campylobacter and Tannerella forsythia – in their mouths.
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Videos show patients smoking inside ward at KZN hospital
Three separate videos taken on different days show men smoking cigarettes in full view of other patients, their visitors as well as hospital staff.
New report shows that 1 in 3 South Africans smoke
33.9% of daily smokers say they have a cigarette within the first 5 minutes of waking up.
New tobacco bill: Lawless smokers face jail time
Smokers – take heed. If you don’t abide by the regulations as proposed under the new tobacco bill, you will face punishment. The new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery System Control Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly,…
Toxic tobacco: proposed 100% ban on smoking in public areas
Tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke continue to contribute to over 9% of the mortality burden in South Africa. This galvanised the National Department of Health to gazette the Draft Tobacco Products and the Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill…
World No Tobacco Day: South Africans are spending more on smoking
Although 90 percent of South African adults accept that smoking and second-hand smoke are bad for their health, they spend almost R300 a month on tobacco and related products. This is one of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey South Africa…
Lung Cancer: South Africans need to be vigilant
With World Lung Cancer day having been commemorated earlier this month, Sunday 1 August, the Department of Health and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) have called on South Africans to increase their awareness of this dread disease.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? The experts weigh in.
Known as a chronic illness which mostly affects the elderly, experts have warned that Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can affect anyone regardless of their age. They have advised young people who have a genetic predisposition to RA to be aware of certain lifestyle choices.
UN meeting: Individuals vs industry
Global leaders have put the onus on individuals to reduce “lifestyle” diseases rather than cracking down on industry in a global declaration to be adopted at today’s (27 September) UN High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases.
Cigarette market soaring in Africa
Tobacco companies are thriving in Africa due to weak anti-tobacco and tax laws, and tobacco use has increased by 44 percent between 1990 and 2012.
Smokers at high risk for oral HPV and throat cancer
A new study confirms smokers are at higher risk of oral HPV infection, which causes throat cancer.
Quit smoking – save your life
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: About 121 South Africans die every day from smoking-related diseases and experts are urging South Africans to quit today
Govt may deal differently with e-cigarettes
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: Although government’s new anti-smoking Bill aims to regulate e-cigarettes, this does not mean that they will be treated the same as regular cigarettes, says Department of Health spokesperson Foster Mohale.
New crackdown on smoking
People will not be allowed to smoke in cars with other passengers and restaurants will no longer be able to reserve space for smokers, according to a new Bill.
Massive increase in smoking in Lesotho
Lesotho has seen an explosion in smoking in the past decade – from 15 percent in 2004 to 54 percent in 2015 – thanks to aggressive marketing by tobacco companies and weak laws