@AshOrg

ASH advocates for innovative legal & policy measures to end the global tobacco epidemic. RT ≠ endorsements. #AfterTobacco #TobaccoViolation

Washington, DC
Joined February 2010
The only place cigarettes belong is in a museum. Let's push them there by phasing out their sale. Join our movement to set the sun on big tobacco here: ow.ly/J1ks50vGkq5 #PhaseOutCigs #NCTOH2019
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The European Respiratory Society (ERS) has published a new statement calling for a “tobacco endgame” that would see European countries adopt policies aimed at permanently reducing tobacco use and ending the epidemic. ow.ly/lIbA50ZIlMt
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"Rather than establishing a threshold age at which smoking becomes acceptable, it sends a clear message that because there is no age at which smoking is safe, there is none at which it should be considered acceptable." ow.ly/nA4H50ZIUC9
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Breaking: Corte Madera, CA Passed the 1st Tobacco Sales Ban Without Exemptions “The new standard has been set, and it’s time for more jurisdictions to follow Corte Madera’s lead in prioritizing their citizens’ lives,” said @LaurentHuber, ASH. ow.ly/3KgV50ZOsZV
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"Single-bout exercise acutely reduced cravings, with moderate-to-large effects immediately and up to 30 min post-exercise." ow.ly/iyLE50ZIlQ2
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As tobacco control advocates increasingly face intimidation, there is an important question: How can the human rights defenders framework help strengthen protection for those working to advance tobacco control? New Brief released today: ow.ly/slVb50ZL0vV
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Tobacco farming in #Indonesia often yields low or negative profits, with high costs and debt cycles. Learn more: ow.ly/8uoF50ZHVqR
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"Mari Silva, a senior at the school, said if a law like this was implemented years ago, many people would still have family members. 'Think about the people not here,' said Silva. 'Protect one more family from this kind of loss.'” ow.ly/695y50ZIUoo #TobaccoEndgame
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The World Health Organization is calling for nominations to the World No Tobacco Day Awards for individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. Learn more: ow.ly/FBCc50ZHGIJ
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Denver sues Philip Morris over cigarette butt litter A 1979 report advising companies on how to avoid liability under modern litter laws suggests tobacco manufacturers have known what happens to their product after use for decades. 🔗ow.ly/ahqe50ZAzC7
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Cigar and Pipe Smoking Increases Risk for Lung Cancer and Elevates Screening Needs 🔗medscape.com/viewarticle/cig…
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Nicotine Pouch Harms - Mouth Lesions 🔗ow.ly/nmWf50YWw6A
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A Review of Environmental Pollution from the Use and Disposal of Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes: Contaminants, Sources, and Impacts 🔗ow.ly/ECk650YWvC2
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