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'Black Lives / Black Lungs' documentary shows how menthol tobacco ended up in black communities
“Black lives / Black Lungs” explores the history, marketing tactics and impact of the tobacco industry targeting African-Americans with menthol tobacco produ
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Behind the marketing strategy that costs the tobacco industry $900k an hour
The tobacco industry spent over $8.6 billion on marketing in retail establishments, also called point-of-sale marketing, in 2014.
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FDA nicotine reduction plan announced today has promise, but timeline puts young lives at risk
We applaud the FDA for moving forward with a comprehensive policy toward nicotine but the timeline for implementation is far too long.
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How one student led her apartment complex to go tobacco-free
Truth Initiative® youth activism fellow Katelynd Todd was driven to adopt a new tobacco-free policy at her apartment complex after learning about the harms o
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Leading health organizations seek to intervene in defense of FDA rule on e-cigarettes, cigars
Six leading public health organizations today asked federal courts to allow them to intervene in two lawsuits brought by the electronic cigarette and cigar i
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The surprising thing almost all Emmy-nominated dramas and comedies have in common
Almost all the finalists in the comedy and drama categories are losing when it comes to public health.
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truth truck rolls out for 18th summer of inspiring youth to end tobacco use
Each summer truth® has recruited teams of young people to tour the country and make stops at popular entertainment, music and sports events to inspire youth
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Where we stand: Retail tobacco marketing, price discounting and promotion
Consistent with Truth Initiative’s vision of a future where tobacco is a thing of the past, we support the following policies with regard to tobacco retail m
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How mobile marketing for e-cigarettes may be aimed at youth
E-cigarette marketing on mobile channels shows that companies are emphasizing flavors and high-tech features, strategies that may attract youth.
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Video series aims to change the narrative about tobacco in the African-American community
A new web video series created by a Truth Initiative® fellow hopes to spark conversations about tobacco use in the African-American community.
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Is fear of gaining weight getting in the way of quitting tobacco?
It’s true that many smokers put on weight after they quit, but understanding why can help you beat the odds.
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Smoke screens: Is tobacco use in youth-rated movies still a problem?
Tobacco use on screen is a public health concern because exposure to smoking imagery in movies can cause young people to start smoking.
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