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ASH Action: smokefree youth |
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| A common excuse for not doing more about tobacco is that we don't want to be a "Nanny State." Unfortunately, it's children and young people who have been Big Tobacco's main targets. Overwhelmingly, smokers become addicted while they're still children - often seeking to emulate young adults, and influenced by glamourised smoking in films. For decades, Big Tobacco have been targeting "new smokers" (euphemism for kids) - and continues to fight measures which would reduce smoking among both adults and young people. See Philip Morris opposes proven measures to reduce child smoking: Tobacco-Free Kids release 15/7/05 Many of the tobacco industry's dubious marketing ploys are aimed at youth. Actions ASH seeks to reduce youth smoking rates include:
Follow these links for more information for school students and staff; for tertiary students and staff; for parents. Tips for taking tobacco action This link will help you become an ASH supporter (no cost)You
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Page last updated 16/12/08 |