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Researchers Examine Historical Links Between Tobacco Firms and Ultra-Processed Food DevelopmentNpr
science15 hrs ago

Researchers Examine Historical Links Between Tobacco Firms and Ultra-Processed Food Development

A June 3 special section in the American Journal of Public Health links cigarette-era flavor and marketing methods to the rise of hyper-palatable packaged foods.

Npr
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ABS Data Shows Illicit Nicotine at 80% of Australian Consumption in 2025 as Legal Tobacco Spending Fallsmichaelwest.com.au
politics7 days ago

ABS Data Shows Illicit Nicotine at 80% of Australian Consumption in 2025 as Legal Tobacco Spending Falls

New wastewater testing shows illegal cigarettes and vapes now dominate the market. Government excise forecasts were cut by nearly half for the next five years.

The Sydney Morning Herald
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ABS Data Shows Nicotine Consumption Up 40% Since 2017 as Illegal Tobacco Share Rises to 80%reviewjournal.com
world7 days ago

ABS Data Shows Nicotine Consumption Up 40% Since 2017 as Illegal Tobacco Share Rises to 80%

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported nicotine use rose 40% from 2017 to 2025 while legal tobacco revenue fell to a 14-year low.

The Guardian
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U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits Record Low of 9% in 2025New York Post
science10 days ago

U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits Record Low of 9% in 2025

The CDC reported that 9% of U.S. adults smoked cigarettes last year, the second consecutive year below 10%. The survey drew responses from more than 24,200 adults.

New York Post
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