Half of the West Australians who died as a result of passive smoking in 1998-1999 were aged under 14, new research has shown. The research by two health economists for the WA Cancer Council revealed passive smoking was responsible for the deaths of 18 people in 1998-1999, with nine of them aged under 15 or unborn babies. ...

It can increase the risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus. The Federal Trade Commission wants to stop cigar companies from advertising on radio and television, even though less than 1 percent of the marketing budget of the five largest cigar makers was spent on radio and television. ...

Governor George E. Pataki has signed legislation into law that prohibits the sale of water-laced with nicotine to minors under the age of 18. The new law will protect teenagers from the harmful effects of nicotine and put in place the same tough restrictions on nicotine-laced water as are currently in place for the sale of cigarettes. ...

Drug use in Seattle and King County is on the increase, with nearly 1 in 3 high school seniors reporting regular use of marijuana, new health reports show. ...

Those wanting to buy cigarettes from vending machines will be required to possess identification cards that can prove their ages from Thursday, as adult recognition devices are being installed at the machines to prevent minors from purchasing cigarettes. ...

Parents often assume that peer pressure is an influence they can't fight. But a growing number of researchers say that parents, relatives, and mentors can play a significant role in a child's decision to smoke - or not. ...

BOULDER - City officials want to make it harder for teens to light up. But some teens and retailers say lawmakers will need to do more than blow smoke if they want to put the brakes on underage smoking. ...

California State University group wants campuses to be able to impose tougher restrictions. If a student coalition gets its way, smoking cigarettes at a California State University campus could become almost impossible. The 20-member group wants each of the system's 23 campuses -- including Fresno State -- to keep smoking away from buildings so secondhand smoke doesn't harm others. ...

Newborns and toddlers discharged from area hospitals in July went home with logo T-shirts that make a statement, but not about fashion. It's about their life and breath. The T-shirts read: "Keep me a smoke-free baby." ...

NEW YORK, August 1, 2001 — Today, the Comfort Inn Midtown will become the first completely smoke-free hotel in New York City. Located in Manhattan’s theater district at 129 West 46th Street, the hotel’s smoke-free policy includes ALL areas. ...