Worldfocus partner GlobalPost brings us a revealing story from Egypt that shows a variation on the pillar of Western-style marketing -- sex sells. But, as John Jensen reports, sex is being used to promote better health, and in the process, these advertisements are also breaking some taboos.
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Video
March 5, 2010
Egyptian ads use sex to discourage cigarette smoking
Web Original
February 4, 2010
Smoking rates remain stubbornly high around the globe
According to the World Health Organization, while cigarette consumption is declining in some countries, the number of smokers worldwide is on the upswing. Those smokers also consume more cigarettes than ever. Explore our maps of smoking rates around the globe.
In the Newsroom
March 12, 2009
Cigarettes flicker in Spain despite ban on smoking
In 2006, Spain banned smoking in offices, hospitals, schools and enclosed spaces. Worldfocus correspondent Martin Seemungal is reporting from Spain and writes that three years later, despite the law, the air is still thick with smoke.
Perspectives
January 26, 2009
The simple pleasure of smoking water pipes in Gaza City
A Worldfocus contributing blogger in Gaza writes about his discussions with Palestinians over a water pipe (also known as a "hookah" or "narghile"), a small outlet of pleasure in the war-torn region.
Blogwatch
October 1, 2008
India bans smoking in public places
India plans to celebrate Ghandi's birthday tomorrow by implementing the world's largest smoking ban.
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