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tobacco
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Nprscience15 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.
michaelwest.com.aupolitics7 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.
reviewjournal.comworld7 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.
New York Postscience10 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.
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