Millions of lives saved, but a new generation to protect

The Truth Initiative^® 2018 annual report highlights the organization’s historic progress over the past 20 years as well as the work that remains to be done to achieve our vision of a tobacco-free world.

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Breaking the link between tobacco and lung cancer

Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide — cigarette smoking is still a leading cause, with 87% of lung cancer deaths coming from tobacco. World Lung Cancer Day is an opportunity to recognize the impact that tobacco prevention and quitting programs can have on the disease.

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The impact of smokeless tobacco

No matter what it’s called — chew, snuff, snus — smokeless tobacco is dangerous. With significant regional and demographic differences in its use, employers must be aware of its impact in order to help their employees quit.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Anchorage, Alaska — More than 39% of the state population is now covered by a Tobacco 21 policy after the Anchorage Assembly passed such a law.
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Capitola, California —The City Council passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products and create a tobacco retailer license.
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Marion, Massachusetts — Following threats of legal action against a proposed menthol ban in 2017, the Board of Health voted to amend an ordinance to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products, with the exception of menthol and wintergreen (adult-only stores are exempt). The board plans to revisit the matter to potentially include menthol and wintergreen in the ban.
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