"Camel No. 9 continues a long history starting in the 1920s of tobacco industry marketing that targets women and turns more young girls into smokers. These marketing campaigns cynically equated smoking with independence, sophistication and beauty and preyed on the unique social pressures that women and girls face. And Camel No. 9 is carrying on the shameful legacy of … [Read more...] about Light and Lucious: Cigarette Ads Marketing to Young Teen Girls and Women
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R.J. Reynolds Forms Committee To Oppose Oregon Cigarette Tax Increase
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco on Friday filed with the Oregon state Elections Division to form the "Oregonians Against the Blank Check" committee. Their goal is to oppose a ballot measure that would amend the state constitution to increase the state cigarette tax by 84.5 cents per pack to fund health initiatives, the Oregonian reported. Measure 50 would generate an estimated $153 … [Read more...] about R.J. Reynolds Forms Committee To Oppose Oregon Cigarette Tax Increase
Smoke and Mirrors
Although the new Camel No. 9 cigarette's manufacturer seeks to entice women with flavor and style, Sandy Hornung, 62, Olathe, said there is nothing glamorous about smoking-related cancer. "I'm amazed. I saw this young woman smoking today and I just kind of looked at her like, 'Are you crazy?'" Hornung said. When diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer at age 37, Hornung said … [Read more...] about Smoke and Mirrors
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