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Nearly Half of Americans Would Support Reducing Nicotine in Cigarettes If and When the FDA Exerts its Authority to Act on It

A study released online today by the American Journal of Public Health shows strong public support - nearly 50 percent -- for a potential federal mandate to reduce nicotine content in cigarettes. Under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Ac
American Legacy Foundation
added Jan 18, 2013 08:01
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An Ad Campaign Fights Cigarette Butts as Toxic Waste

Now Legacy is introducing a public service campaign that attacks cigarettes on another front: as litter. ... The campaign is a joint effort between Legacy and Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, which advocates for environmental stewardship on pu
New York Times
added Apr 9, 2013 02:22
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New Study Estimates That Eighteen Percent Of Youth Smokers Would Never Have Started If Smoking Was Eliminated From PG-13 Movies

Legacy, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and more have strongly urged the movie industry to respond to this public health crisis by assigning an R rating to all movies with smoking.
PR Newswire
added Jul 10, 2012 14:44
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Cigarettes and the Environment

Cigarettes Are Toxic Waste Cigarette butts are the number one littered item on US beaches and roadways. They leach chemicals that are poisonous to wildlife and can contaminate water sources.
American Legacy Foundation
added Apr 22, 2013 13:33
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Flavored Tobacco Continues to Play a Role in Tobacco Use Among Young Adults

Past research has shown that the tobacco industry developed flavored cigarettes in large part to appeal to young people. According to the findings of Legacy’s new study, 18.5 percent of young adult tobacco users in 2011 reported using flavored tobacco pr
Legacy.com
added Apr 4, 2013 01:24
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The Electronic Cigarette Debate Continues as Use Dramatically Increases

Today's study is consistent with these results and public health fears, and it tells us that there is enough evidence to support a thorough look into e-cigarettes' impact on smokers and non-smokers alike. The FDA should act by bringing e-cigarettes under
American Legacy Foundation
added Mar 21, 2013 10:41
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Tobacco Use in the LGBT Communities: Why LGBT People Smoke So Much & What Can Be Done About It

Legacy and HRC will host a panel discussion exploring these questions and more as Legacy releases a new report, Tobacco Control in LGBT Communities.
American Legacy Foundation
added Dec 5, 2012 13:25
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The Electronic Cigarette Debate Continues as Use Dramatically Increases

Today’s study is consistent with these results and public health fears, and it tells us that there is enough evidence to support a thorough look into e-cigarettes’ impact on smokers and non-smokers alike. The FDA should act by bringing e-cigarettes under
American Legacy Foundation
added Mar 28, 2013 12:33
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First Ever Evidenced-Based Quit Smoking App Launches on Facebook

UbiQUITous provides smokers with free online quit assistance while deepening the research about the usability and success of quit smoking apps
American Legacy Foundation
added Dec 18, 2012 14:41
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Tobacco fact sheet: Lesbian, gay, bisexuaL, and transgender (LGBT) communities and smoking (PDF)

American Legacy Foundation
added Dec 5, 2012 13:28
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