25 years ago, 46 states and four tobacco companies signed the largest civil litigation settlement in U.S. history
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Dec. 1, 2023

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The Master Settlement Agreement: 4 ways the landmark tobacco settlement changed tobacco control ([link removed])

Twenty-five years ago, 46 states plus D.C. and five territories brought litigation against the four major tobacco companies that resulted in the largest civil litigation settlement in U.S. history. The settlement transformed tobacco control in America and as a result, tobacco companies paid $206 billion as compensation for taxpayer money that had been spent in connection with tobacco-related diseases and losses to local economies. The Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) also called for the creation of an independent organization devoted to youth tobacco use prevention and included funds to found that organization, marking the first page in the Truth Initiative origin story. Here are four ways the landmark tobacco settlement changed tobacco control.

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Why ending menthol cigarette sales would benefit disproportionately affected groups ([link removed])

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rules to end the sale of menthol cigarettes have the potential to save millions of lives, including many of disproportionally affected populations. The removal of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars would reduce health disparities because these products are not equal opportunity killers; Black Americans and other populations targeted by the tobacco industry – including LGBTQ individuals, women, youth, and those living with mental health conditions – have long faced a disproportionate burden from tobacco-related diseases and death.

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Vaping prevention and quit resources: top tips for parents and educators ([link removed])

Parents and educators have an important role to play in reaching students with the information they need to make informed choices, including providing tools to quit if they are already vaping. As new tobacco products continue to appear on the market, it is also increasingly important that parents and educators familiarize themselves with new products that are gaining popularity, such as pouches, lozenges, and synthetic nicotine products. Here are some resources for parents, educators, and others working with young people.

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