Tobacco, e-Cigarette and Vaping Use and Policy
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Secret pacts between tobacco companies and retailers are a bad bargain for public health
February 22, 2022 Clandestine agreements between tobacco companies and retailers around the world are heavily incentivizing the sale and promotion of tobacco products and undermining public health efforts to decrease tobacco use.
Reducing "tobacco swamps" could improve public health
September 30, 2021 Reducing “tobacco swamps” — densely located stores that sell tobacco products — could have a major impact on public health, according to new research.
Messaging on COVID-19, smoking and vaping link may discourage cigarette use
January 20, 2021 Messages that link COVID-19 to smoking may be effective in discouraging cigarette use, according to a study from health behavior researchers at UNC.
Highlighted Leaders in the Field
Other Leaders in the Field
Noel Brewer, PhD | Gillings Distinguished Professor in Public Health | |
Jianwen Cai, PhD | Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor | |
Vangie Foshee, PhD | Adjunct Professor | |
Kristen Hassmiller Lich, PhD | Associate Professor |