tobacco

Tobacco Companies Spend Less on Advertising

Associated Press — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:06:24 +0000

The latest federal data shows the nation's top tobacco companies have reduced spending on advertising and promotion of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products in recent years. Figures from the Federal Trade Commission show cigarette marketing declined more than five percent to $8.05 billion from 2009 to 2010, the latest year for which figures are available.

Tobacco Crops Holding on Despite Dry, Hot Summer

Associated Press — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:25:00 +0000

For burley tobacco farmers in Kentucky and Tennessee, an average crop being forecast is a big relief. A few weeks ago, the crop was on the brink of ruin from extreme heat and drought.

New Zealand Takes Additional Steps to Reduce Smoking

Dan Modlin and Associated Press — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:19:21 +0000

Although many communities in the U.S. have taken steps to curb smoking, Kentucky tobacco growers continue to benefit from export sales. However, the government in New Zealand today is taking some very strong steps to discourage tobacco use.

FDA Proposes New Regulations Regarding Tobacco

Associated Press and Dan Modlin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:40:00 +0000

Tobacco companies will be required to report the levels of dangerous chemicals found in chew, cigarettes, and other products under the latest rules designed to tighten regulation of the tobacco industry. The Associated Press reports that preliminary guidance issued by the Food and Drug Administration marks the first time tobacco firms will be required to report quantities of 20 chemicals associated with lung disease, cancer, and other health problems.

Kentucky Researcher Urges "Third Way" for Nation's Smokers

Kevin Willis — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:24:02 +0000

Brad Rodu says it's time for the public health community to re-think how it looks at the smoking debate in this country. Rodu is head of the Tobacco Harm Reduction effort at the University of Louisville's James Graham Brown Cancer Center. He says for too long the smoking issue has come down to an all-or-nothing wager: smokers are told they either have to give up cigarettes, or keep smoking and die.