Cigarette smoking prevalence in US counties: 1996-2012 →
These recently released US data provide striking evidence for a trend also common elsewhere in the world
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European Union adds teeth to its anti-tobacco legislation : The Lancet →
The new European Union anti-tobacco directive presents some victories for health advocates. Some campaigners, however, claim that industry pressure has weakened the final text. The measures are particularly aimed at preventing young people from smoking.
Intended and unintended effects of restrictions on the sale of cigarillos to youth: evidence from Canada -- Nguyen and Grootendorst -- Tobacco Control →
This research found that Canadian legislation has reduced child use of cigarillos, but also that more children are now smoking larger cigars.
The economics of tobacco control: evidence from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Policy Evaluation Project -- Tauras et al. 23 (suppl 1): i1 -- Tobacco Control →
Evidence on the effectiveness of price controls on tobacco
Quantifying the Persistence of Pro-Smoking Media Effects on College Students' Smoking Risk →
Seeing even just one smoking advert increased the desire of college students to smoke by 22% and reduced the ability to refuse a cigarette.
Menthol cigarettes to be banned by EU | Society | theguardian.com →
Amidst the most intense lobbying many can recall, the European Parliament voted on proposals to reduce the massive health impact of tobacco, and reduce its attractiveness to young people
European Parliament votes to weaken EU's anti-smoking plans | Reuters →
Amidst the most intense lobbying many can recall, the European Parliament voted on proposals to reduce the massive health impact of tobacco, and reduce its attractiveness to young people
Old tobacco playbook gets new use by e-cigarettes →
The tobacco industry appears to be reviving old tactics to promote this increasingly popular product.
Preliminary Scientific Evaluation of the Possible Public Health Effects of Menthol Versus Nonmenthol Cigarettes →
Here is a review of the available science concerning menthol cigarettes undertaken by the US Food ad Drug Administration.
FDA: Menthol cigarettes probably pose greater health risk than standard ones - The Washington Post →
The Food and Drug Administration said that menthol-flavored cigarettes probably pose a greater risk to public health than standard cigarettes, largely reaffirming the findings of an agency advisory committee two years ago and potentially laying the groundwork for tighter regulations in the future.