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SOUTHEAST ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL ALLIANCE: Public Health Advocates’ Joint Message to our Lawmakers on the Harmful Effects of E-Cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products

The recent deliberations in the Senate on the proposal to include a tax on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs) without any public consultation appears to be an insidious ploy by the tobacco industry to legitimize these products’ presence in the market.

WHO analysis: Only 14.2% of U.S. females will smoke by 2025

The percentage of females who smoke tobacco occasionally or daily in the United States, which was estimated at 27.6 in the year 2000, will drop to 14.2 by 2025, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO).

PHYSICIANS FOR CIVIL DEFENSE: Is Marijuana Worse than Tobacco, Asks Physicians for Civil Defense

There is a nationwide push to legalize recreational marijuana, partly fueled by states' fears of losing tax revenues to neighboring states where cannabis is legal, according to the Doctors for Preparedness Newsletter.

ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC.: Achieve Announces Patent Granted in the U.S. for Novel Formulation of Cytisinicline

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHV), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company committed to the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline for smoking cessation, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted Achieve a patent (No. 10,300,050) on succinate salt of cytisinicline and use thereof.

Philip Morris makes changes to accelerate the realization of a smoke-free future

The Philip Morris company has made organizational changes in an attempt to further its vision for a smoke free future.

Juul twitter followers are mostly underage

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that, in April 2018, almost all (80.6 percent) of JUUL’s individual Twitter followers were underage.

U.S. TOBACCO COOPERATIVE, INC.: Premier Manufacturing Launches Super Premium Cigarette - Manitou

The consumer products division of U.S. Tobacco Cooperative Inc. (USTC), Premier Manufacturing of Chesterfield, MO, is introducing a new entry in the super-premium cigarette category with the launch of Manitou.

SOUTHEAST ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL ALLIANCE: Philippines: Duterte certifies as urgent bill on higher tobacco excise tax

President Rodrigo Duterte has certified as urgent Senate Bill No. 2233 which seeks to increase the excise tax on tobacco products.

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Kellen Kruk of Lufkin, TX, As Youth Advocate of the Year

Kellen Kruk, of Lufkin, TX, has been named a Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Kellen was honored for his leadership in the fight against tobacco last night in Washington, D.C.

FOUNDATION FOR A SMOKE-FREE WORLD: Global Researchers Mobilize to Improve Quitting Tools as World No Tobacco Day Focuses on Smokers' Lung Health

New health, science, and technology grants will allow 100+ researchers to explore smoking cessation and harm-reduction innovation

SOUTHEAST ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL ALLIANCE: Thailand: Tax-evasion lawsuit to proceed against Philip Morris

PUBLIC Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn assured yesterday that a lawsuit against a leading tobacco firm over tax-evasion charges would continue as normal.

KUMULUS VAPE: Launches on the Stock Exchange

At 11.30 am this Tuesday, May 28 2019, shares in Kumulus Vape (ISIN: FR0013419876 - symbol: MLVAP) will be listed for the first time on the Euronext Access™ market in Paris (by technical admission). Kumulus Vape is an e-merchant specializing in the sale of electronic cigarettes and related 'vaping' products (equipment, e-liquids and accessories).

GSK CONSUMER HEALTHCARE: Nicorette and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Launch New Nicorette Coated Ice Mint Lozenges to Help Smokers Succeed on Their Quest to Quit

Former Smoker and Racing Legend Teams Up with America's #1 Smoking Cessation Brand to Offer Taste Test Drives So Smokers Can Put the Brakes on Their Cravings

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS: Honors Sarah Ryan of Holbrook, MA, As National Youth Advocate of the Year

Sarah Ryan, 18, of Holbrook, MA, has been named the Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

SOUTHEAST ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL ALLIANCE: Philippine: Gov’t launches new ad campaign vs smoking

The government, through the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Health (DOH), has unleashed a one-two punch against smoking, and the National Fist is leading the charge.

WHO analysis: Only 19.4% of males will smoke by 2025

The percentage of males who smoke tobacco occasionally or daily in the United States, which was estimated at 34.2 in the year 2000, will drop to 19.4 by 2025, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Judge rules in favor of the American Academy of Pediatrics on e-cigarettes

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its partners won a lawsuit that the Food and Drug Administration cannot delay review of e-cigarettes.

Trade association monitoring court order for FDA to speed up review of vaping products

A trade association is taking a “wait and see” stance following a federal court ruling that orders the Food and Drug Administration to speed up its review of vaping products.

Vaping advocates urging FDA to appeal federal court ruling ordering review of products

Advocates for vaping are urging the Food and Drug Administration to appeal a court ruling ordering the agency to speed up its review of the use of e-cigarettes.

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