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STOP is a global tobacco industry watchdog whose mission is to expose the tobacco industry strategies and tactics that undermine public health.
#DYK some tobacco companies argue that these products are somehow integral to a green, sustainable future. Yet the evidence shows these products are creating a whole new ecological crisis. #ExposeTobacco
Vaping impacts both our health and the environment. Vapes are littering the streets where @LessWasteLaura lives. Let’s take care of our health and the planet—think twice before starting to #vape.
Recent news in the Philippines highlights a concern flagged in the #GlobalTobaccoIndex 2021: the revolving doors between government and tobacco industry. It’s a covert tactic that's and capable of posing serious threats to health policies. Swipe to learn more.
Some smokers started young. That’s not a coincidence. It’s strategy. The tobacco & nicotine industry targets youth with products like vapes & nicotine pouches, disguised as “harmless” or “cool.” But addiction starts here. Hear it from David of Global Youth Voices.…
With just two weeks to go before the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 5.2), join us this July 22 for a timely webinar that will highlight the importance of health and that not all industries are alike with respect to extended…
There’s been growing attention on harnessing health taxes for public good. This @BathTR podcast episode is a great listen for anyone interested in how tobacco taxation works—and how companies try to avoid paying their fair share. #Tax4Health
✨ Episode four of Deadly Industry: Challenging Big Tobacco is out now. In this episode, @JRBranston discusses all things money including the vast profitability of the #tobaccoindustry and how #tobaccotax works. Listen: bath.ac.uk/campaigns/dead… #NewPodcast #DeadlyIndustryPod
" The tobacco industry’s tricks are constantly evolving; so too must our cities’ tactics. In New York City and Rio de Janeiro, combining traditional regulation and enforcement with the voices of industry targets has proven the best way to push back. "
Cities have been at the forefront of efforts to stem tobacco’s devastating health impacts for decades—at first with regular cigarettes: New York City halved the adult smoking rate from 22% in 2002 to 11% in 2020 and then to 8% in 2023. globalhealthnow.org/2025-06/challe…
The health sector needs to be even more creative in its fight against big tobacco. Writing in @HealthPolicyW, our President and CEO @MEtiebetMD calls for new regulations to reduce the appeal of tobacco products & an increase in tobacco taxes. Read more: vitalstrat.org/44Bf7pU
#DYK Some tobacco companies claim graphic health warnings are “provocative and misleading.” But the evidence is clear: these warnings reflect real harms and work to deter use and save lives. It's also important to protect these policies from industry interference. #ExposeTobacco
Graphic health warnings, meeting the highest international standards now cover 110 countries, protecting 62% of the global population. But that’s not enough! We're calling for strong, clear graphic health warnings on all tobacco products to protect your future and save millions…
“Products that cause preventable diseases and untimely deaths of its consumers like tobacco or nicotine, cannot be associated with positive words like ‘techno’ or ‘innovations.” @bodufemi @CAPPAfrica in @cns_health 🔗citizen-news.org/2025/07/will-g… #Exposetobacco
