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Youth and young adult tobacco use trends: What we know and what it means

A recording of a Truth Initiative webinar that presented key data points from the nation's tobacco use surveys is now available.

The youth e-cigarette epidemic: 5 important things to know

After decades of drops in the youth smoking rate, e-cigarettes are now the most popular tobacco product among young people — and their popularity is growing.

How digital tools can help tobacco users quit for good

With annual quit success rates at roughly 7%, new digital-based quit tools — everything from online social communities to text message-based programs — are h

3 takeaways from the National Cancer Institute report on tobacco-related health disparities

A new National Cancer Institute report highlights how tobacco use is highly concentrated among certain population groups.

Tobacco is a social justice issue: Mental health

Tobacco use disproportionately affects many marginalized populations—the same groups who have a long history of being exploited by the tobacco industry.

Senators urge MPAA to assign R rating to movies with smoking

The Motion Picture Association of America should act to reduce youth exposure to smoking in movies, including by issuing an R rating to movies that feature t

Smoking in Films: 2022

The film industry continues to make marginal progress over the decades toward eliminating the number of films released containing tobacco

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Go Away Big Tobacco

Vine stars debunk social smoking myths with truth

Vine stars have an important message: no matter how much or how little you smoke, Big Tobacco gets paid every time you light up, so don’t get played!

Smoking in Films: 2021

The film industry is making marginal progress over the decades towards eliminating the number of films released containing tobacco.

And the Oscar goes to…the tobacco industry

Of the 10 films nominated for Best Picture, 80% featured smoking and vaping depictions.

Youth are interested in vaping prevention and quit resources – educators can help

Health and education experts joined Truth Initiative CEO and President Robin Koval to discuss how schools should educate students about the health risks of n