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World Service,04 Nov 1998,13 mins

Tobacco - Stopping Young People From Taking Up The Habit

Health Matters

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A report on the global challenge to prevent young people from taking up smoking. The programme looks at how young people in the developing world are being seduced by the cigarette companies, and the health hazards they face as a result. Anti-smoking campaigners are urging a worldwide ban on smoking-related sponsorship of rock concerts and sporting events.

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