Researchers affiliated with the Foundation for a Smoke Free World and its staff members failed to disclose tobacco industry links.
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May 6, 2021

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New report: Tobacco industry-funded group obscures its ties to infiltrate scientific journals ([link removed])

Researchers affiliated with the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World – an organization funded entirely by tobacco company Philip Morris International – and its staff members failed to disclose tobacco industry links and relied on confusion about the organization to leverage tobacco industry research for publication in reputable scientific journals, according to research published in Tobacco Control.

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Majority of adults surveyed want non-profits to reject Big Tobacco money ([link removed])

Most adults (59%) believe that non-profits should reject donations from tobacco companies, according to a 2020 Truth Initiative survey of nearly 1,600 voters ages 18 and older. Agreement about rejecting money from Big Tobacco crossed all genders, ages, and political affiliations, including nearly half of current (47%) and more than half of former smokers (54%).

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Achieving health equity through just-right digital health platforms ([link removed])

How can digital health solutions tackle health disparities? Join EX Program at the 2021 America's Health Insurance Plans conference on June 22 at 12:45 pm ET for a virtual discussion with Anthem, Inc. to learn about real examples of innovative digital programs that are working to improve health outcomes and drive engagement among underserved communities.

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Bloomington, Minnesota – The city council passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products and allow for the sunsetting of all tobacco licenses in the city. Starting June 30, 2022, when a store with a tobacco license closes, that license will be eliminated. Through attrition, the city is working toward ending all tobacco sales.
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Glendale, California – The city council passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products except hookah, loose leaf tobacco, and premium cigars.
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Nassau County, New York – The county legislature passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes or components or parts within 1,000 linear feet of a school, public park, or playground.
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Santa Cruz, California – The city council adopted a resolution to search for policies that mitigate tobacco waste throughout the city and its beaches.
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