Smoking
Israeli law mandating graphic warning images on all smoking products takes effect
CEO of the Israel Cancer Association, Moshe Bar Haim, called the legislation "a very dramatic milestone in the fight against smoking," which claims more than 1,000 lives in Israel every month.
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Cigarettes distributed to Haredi children on Purim
The Israel Cancer Association denounced the distribution of cigarettes to children at a Purim gathering of Hassidim with their rabbi in the city of El’ad.
Significant increase in number of smokers in detoxification programs - report
The Ministry of Health reported that in 2021, Israel saw an 18% increase in smokers trying to get help to quit their habit.
Gov't is speaking from both sides of its mouth on smoking
Finance Minister Smotrich lowered the e-cigs tax, while Health Ministry officials stress their toxic effects on health but 'do nothing serious.'
Seven tips that reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's has become one of the leading causes of death and it will only increase. Is it possible to stop this development and if so, how?
This smart necklace can help you kick your deadly tobacco habit
It may look like jewelry, but it’s tracking your every puff and can prevent relapse after one quits smoking.
Health orgs. demand Smotrich raise tax on e-cigarettes
Health organizations warned Smotrich that e-cigarettes are still dangerous and canceling the tax will cause a smoking epidemic among Israel's youth.
Throat cancer: Symptoms and causes for concern - explainer
Smoking is the primary cause of throat cancer, but not the only one. Which symptoms are a red flag indicating that you need to be checked, not ignored?
Israeli Arab men have highest rate of lung cancer, Arab women the lowest – report
In recent years, there has been a decrease in the incidence of lung cancer among Jewish men and an increase among Jewish women until 2014.
Israel's top cigarette firm drove haredi smoking addiction with targeted ads
Using loopholes to the laws banning the advertisement of tobacco products, Philip Morris International spent NIS 3 million on targeted smoking and vaping ads in the haredi sector.
Why does Israel's top cigarette-maker want people to stop smoking?
Philip Morris International wants Israelis to stop smoking cigarettes, and move toward alternatives like vaping — but Israeli tax regulation is standing in the way of the shift.