News Articles Feb 26, 2008 2:44:59 PST
Traumatized Youth More Likely to Begin Smoking, Study Finds
Duke University researchers say that young people who have been physically assaulted or witnessed such an attack were twice as likely as others their age to begin smoking within the following year, and that youth who were sexually abused as children also are at increased risk of becoming smokers.
Jan 24, 2008 9:00:00 PST
Taiwan May Quadruple Tobacco Tax to Cut Smoking
A special health tax on cigarettes sold in Taiwan would increase more than fourfold under a bill intended to cut youth smoking.
Dec 11, 2007 10:58:00 PST
Smoking, Illicit Drug Use Declines Among 8th-Graders, NIDA Reports
The annual Monitoring the Future survey finds declining use of cigarettes and illicit drugs among 8th-graders that signifies 'an ongoing cultural shift among teens and their attitudes about smoking and substance abuse,' according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Oct 19, 2007 10:00:00 PDT
Tobacco Sales to Minors Reached All-Time Low
'States have made significant progress in enforcing youth tobacco access laws and in reducing the percentage of retailers who sell tobacco products to minors,' according to a recently released SAMSHA report.
Oct 2, 2007 11:50:00 PDT
Hollywood Studios' Mixed Response to Calls for Movie Smoking Curbs
The six major Hollywood movie studios are each charting their own course when it comes to responding to calls for limiting youth exposure to on-screen smoking.
Jun 27, 2007 7:04:23 PDT
New Zealand Smoking Rate Cut in Half
Teen smoking in New Zealand declined by half in the last eight years, according to a report from Action on Smoking and Health.
Jun 22, 2007 7:33:16 PDT
Youth Brand Preferences Persist, Antismoking Group Says
Marlboro, Newport and Camel cigarettes are the most popular brands among smokers ages 13-18, accounting for 78 percent of youth cigarette use, according to the American Legacy Foundation.
Jun 7, 2007 9:12:46 PDT
Surgeon General Nominee Chided for Attitude on Gays, Praised for Tobacco Stance
Cardiologist James Holsinger has supported raising tobacco taxes to cut youth smoking in his home state of Kentucky but has caused concerns with his attitudes about homosexuality.
May 30, 2007 6:51:27 PDT
Pediatricians Call for Stronger Steps on Movie Smoking
Saying that recent movie industry steps to limit youth exposure to smoking scenes don't go far enough, the American Academy of Pediatrics is calls for a ban on all non-historical portrayals of smoking in movies accessible to children and youth.
May 22, 2007 10:40:00 PDT
Teens Overestimate Smoking Rate
The vast majority of teens wrongly believe that most American adults smoke, an attitude that may adversely influence their own decisions about smoking.
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