Cigarette advertising aggressively targets kids in low- and middle-income countries, a new study finds
In places around the world that lack restrictions to combat the problem, tobacco companies are using marketing strategies aimed at children, like displaying tobacco products at kids’ eye level.
Jennifer Brown, Researcher in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University •
conversation
Aug. 10, 2022 • ~5 min
Aug. 10, 2022 • ~5 min
The US government’s call for deep nicotine reduction in cigarettes could save millions of lives – an expert who studies tobacco addiction explains
The proposed standard would lower the nicotine content in cigarettes and cigars by 95% – a public health proposal that could prevent millions from becoming smokers in the first place.
Jonathan Foulds, Professor of Public Health Sciences and Psychiatry, Penn State •
conversation
Aug. 4, 2022 • ~9 min
Aug. 4, 2022 • ~9 min
Why is the FDA seeking to ban menthol cigarettes? 4 questions answered
As the comment period begins for the FDA’s proposed ban, public health experts explain the stakes.
Rafael Meza, Professor of Global Public Health, University of Michigan School of Public Health •
conversation
May 18, 2022 • ~5 min
May 18, 2022 • ~5 min
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