Rates of smoking in America have fallen to the new low of 18%. Causes may include public policies such as smoke-free air laws and taxation, as well as media campaigns and less exposure to smoking in movies. (2013)
Ireland will soon become the second country in the world, after Australia, to introduce plain tobacco product packaging with the aim to reduce false health beliefs about cigarettes and reduce brand appeal particularly among youth and young adults.
This article reviews a study that investigates if local tobacco policies (e.g., clean air laws) affect the relationship between tobacco outlet density and youth smoking.
Here's an interesting summary of key arguments against smoking, from Dirk Hanson at Addiction Inbox
Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco.
This article from The Lancet tries to summarise some of the extraordinary events surrounding the stalled EU Tobacco Products Initiative, October 2012
This Australian study reveals that tobacco companies use smartphone applications to push pro-smoking messages to young people.
This news article talks about recent Australian study that reveals that tobacco companies use smartphone applications to push pro-smoking messages to young people.
Tobacco companies have lost their appeal against a ban on cigarette vending machines in Scotland- further measures planned. October 2012
This large global representative study found that although use is falling in some richer areas, tobacco companies continue to sell more products in developing countries and other mass markets and to target young people and women.