We don’t see much of the Marlboro Man anymore, but what about the "Virginia Slims" woman? Everybody knows what happened to him – or them, two of whom died from lung cancer. She, however, was never quite as iconic. But that doesn’t mean the tobacco companies don’t have a soft spot for women, especially the young ones, according to a new report released Wednesday. Issued … [Read more...] about Tobacco Companies Target Young Female Smokers: Hot Pink Ladies-Only
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Alabama Ranks 49th Nationally in Funding Tobacco Prevention
You've heard all the warnings and scientific data, even seen disclaimers on the side of the box of cigarettes. Many times, however, it doesn't stop your child from picking up a cigarette. 11,100 of Alabama's kids start smoking each year, and 24.4% of high school students in the state smoke regularly. That's an early start to a deadly habit. "80 to 90% percent of … [Read more...] about Alabama Ranks 49th Nationally in Funding Tobacco Prevention
Virginia No. 32 in Anti-Smoking Spending for Minors
Richmond, Va. - A national study by an anti-smoking group says Virginia continues to lag behind in the amount of money spent on anti-smoking campaigns for minors. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids reports that in the last fiscal year, Virginia spent $14.5 million on anti-smoking campaigns for youths. That's less than half of what it should be spending based on … [Read more...] about Virginia No. 32 in Anti-Smoking Spending for Minors
States Ranked On Anti-Tobacco Campaign Spending For Kids
In a new report outlining the use of tobacco state by state New Hampshire has received a failing grade. It was released jointly by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and American Lung Association. The report, entitled "A Broken Promise to Our Children" ranked states on their cost associated with … [Read more...] about States Ranked On Anti-Tobacco Campaign Spending For Kids
Mississippi is 27th for Anti-Tobacco Money
Once among the nation's leaders for anti-smoking campaigns for youth and teens, Mississippi now ranks 27th among states that spend money on tobacco prevention, a new report says. The report released Wednesday also found that tobacco companies spend $183 million a year on marketing in Mississippi, almost 23 times the state funding for tobacco prevention. State Health … [Read more...] about Mississippi is 27th for Anti-Tobacco Money
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