tobacco

Australia’s government rejected One Nation party’s call to slash cigarette taxes by 75% to reduce prices and cut crime. Instead, the government argued for an intensified struggle against illegal tobacco flooding the country.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's efforts to restructure the economy with a stronger state role are creating tensions with the country’s wealthiest tycoon families known as the Nine Dragons (Sembilan Naga). These families, many of Chinese Indonesian origin, hold significant interests in sectors like banking, tobacco, and mining.

Lung cancer accounts for 6% of cancer cases in Karnataka, with tobacco identified as the biggest risk factor.

Federal survey data reveal that more Americans now use marijuana daily or near-daily than smoke cigarettes daily, marking the first time this has occurred.

Farmers blocked NH-16 in Ongole to demand better prices for tobacco. A Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader urged the Chief Minister to explain the sudden drop in low-grade tobacco prices to ₹110 per kg.

The UK plans to restrict vape packaging and flavoring to reduce their appeal to children, including plain packaging and limiting device colors to white, black, or grey. The proposals aim to align e-cigarette regulations with tobacco laws, as 20% of teenagers have tried vaping.

Andhra tobacco farmers are facing a crisis as the price of tobacco has dropped from over ₹360 per kg to an average auction price of ₹219.50 per kg. The decline is attributed to a surplus crop and weak exports.

Governor Josh Green signed two laws in Hawaii to combat tobacco use, including a ban on disposable electronic devices and increased oversight of ESDs and e-liquids.

The article discusses the possibility of a Biotech Act deal being finalized by Christmas, alongside topics such as heatwaves, tobacco, and preparedness.

Parliament has delayed wastewater rules. The article also covers topics related to tobacco, clinical trials, and nutri score.

Philip Morris is urging the EU to treat tobacco like other industries, while health advocates warn that no other legal consumer industry kills more than 700,000 Europeans annually.

The state will restrict the purchase of sugary beverages for SNAP recipients using EBT cards, joining existing prohibitions on alcohol and tobacco. This policy aims to limit access to high-sugar drinks through government-assisted nutrition programs.

The article highlights a key milestone in device reform and mentions coverage of Ebola and tobacco in its edition.

The article discusses climate change as a health emergency, alongside topics such as Ebola and tobacco. It also previews the week ahead.

The Biotech Act incentive is facing criticism. The article highlights discussions around EPSCO, tobacco, and animal testing.

MEPs are preparing to address tobacco-related issues focusing on aggressive marketing, budget, and pharmaceutical aspects. The article highlights their efforts to combat tobacco through legislative action.

Australian nicotine consumption increased by 40% between 2017 and 2025, with 80% of cigarettes sourced from illicit trade, despite lower spending. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported this rise in nicotine use amid population growth of just 14%.

WHO and MEPs warn about youth-targeted online advertisements for tobacco, alcohol, and junk food. A WHO adviser cautions that an entire generation may become addicted to nicotine.

The UK Parliament has passed a law prohibiting individuals born after 2008 from purchasing tobacco. This means anyone currently aged 17 or younger will never be legally allowed to buy tobacco products.