STOP的动态

The U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has released the 35th report on smoking and health: "Eliminating Tobacco-Related Disease and Death: Addressing Disparities."? ? The report shows we’ve made substantial progress to reduce smoking, but there are large and unacceptable disparities by race and ethnicity, income and education levels, sexual orientation, gender identity and other factors. The tobacco industry is a major driver of these disparities, especially with their decades-long targeting of Black and other communities with menthol cigarettes and other flavored products. ? The report doesn’t stop there. It includes details about how the industry: ? ???Manipulates products to make them more appealing and addictive ???Targets marketing to vulnerable populations, often misappropriating cultures and promoting harmful stereotypes ???Fights policies to reduce tobacco use ???Positions itself as an ally to communities that have suffered the most from its deadly products and predatory marketing ? Governments at all levels must step up their efforts to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products and advance policies that build a healthier, more equitable future for everyone. ? Full report:?https://lnkd.in/gA2ju_9q Our statement:?https://lnkd.in/e97zSgV3